Tentulikhunti, 25th Oct 2025: A “Bhima Bhoi Divyang Empowerment Camp” was organized on Friday at Tentulikhunti block of Nabarangpur district under the supervision of Block Development Officer Manoj Panigrahi, with the cooperation of District Social Security Officer Ashish Ranjan Patra and Tentulikhunti Social Security Officer Rabindra Sahu.
Block Chairperson Nilendri Nayak personally monitored the program. Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers, members of Saksham organization, along with all departmental staff and Panchayat Executive Officers from the block, actively participated in the event.
A total of 140 persons with disabilities from various panchayats of the block were registered and underwent medical examinations. However, due to the lack of Aadhaar cards, a few people could not complete their registration and had to return.
During the camp, wheelchairs were distributed to eight persons.
Health examinations were conducted by ophthalmologist Swarnalata Sagarika Pradhan, orthopedic specialist Shibananda Budhia, ENT specialist Dr. Birukalyan Tripathy, and Dr. Shivprasad Sahu.
Other dignitaries present included BDO Krupasindhu Nayak, Block Chairperson Nilendri Nayak, Vice-Chairperson Rajendra Bishoayi, BJP Mandal President Abhimanyu Harijan, Mandal Vice-President Prashant Nayak, Project Officer Vinita Jethi, Panchayati Raj Extension Officer Radhakanta Rana, District President of Saksham Sujit Kumar Rath, and Block President Dilip Suna, among others.
They provided detailed information to the differently-abled participants about various government welfare schemes and facilities available to them.
The camp successfully facilitated registration, medical check-ups, and assistance for many beneficiaries with the support of officials and volunteers.
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