Papadahandi, 22nd Sept 2025: A block-level Bhima Bhoi Empowerment Camp was held today at the premises of the Papadahandi Block office. The program was inaugurated by Mr. Motiram Nayak, Chairman of the District Council, who attended as the Chief Guest.
Other notable attendees included:
- Block Chairperson: Mrs. Hemalata Majhi
- Vice-Chairperson: Mr. Sushant Kumar Behera
- District Social Security Officer: Mr. Sudhanshu Patra
- District Officers: Mr. Dibyaranjan Meher, CDPO Mrs. Pushparani Pattnaik
- BSSO: Mr. Subrat Kisan
- BPM: Mr. Sudhanshu Shekhar Biswal
- BPO: Mr. Shashikant Das
- Mr. Ishwar Bishoi, among others
A total of 420 persons with disabilities (PwDs) were registered and received medical evaluations in departments such as:
Orthopedics
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Ophthalmology (Eyes)
Mental Health
During the camp:
248 individuals applied for new UDID (Unique Disability ID) cards
40 beneficiaries were newly provided with disability, widow, and old-age pensions by the authorities
Additionally, a facilitation center was inaugurated by the Papadahandi Block Saksham team to support PwDs from various areas of the block. The center provided assistance regarding:
How to obtain disability certificates
Information about various entitlements and schemes
Help in addressing challenges faced by PwDs
From Nabarangpur District Saksham, the following key members were present and actively assisted in providing services to the attendees:
President: Mr. Sujit Kumar Rath
Vice-President: Mr. Tapan Das
From Papadahandi Block Saksham: Mr. Fakir Mohan Jena, Mr. Narayan Chandra Guru, Mr. Shrinibas Rao, Mr. Malay Hial, and Mr. Subrat Kumar Jena
They all worked together to ensure smooth execution of the camp and delivery of services to the people.