Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakshyama Samarthya Abhiyan
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment,Citizen empowerment
Target Beneficiaries
All
Brief Description
BBSA is a umbrella scheme under the SSEPD Department, Government of Odisha. The aim of the scheme is to promote inclusivity and empowerment among marginalized communities, particularly focusing on those with disabilities and other forms of social disadvantage.
Benefit Type
Composite
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicants must be bona fide resident of Odisha. 1. A Person with Disability (PWD) irrespective of age and category of disability may avail all or any of services as envisaged provided he/she has not availed the same previously. <br>
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
1. The registration of the candidates will be done as per the categories of the disabilities, such as, visually impaired, speech/hearing impaired, orthopedically handicapped, leprosy cured persons, mentally retarded and mentally ill, CP, Autism and Multiple Disabilities etc. 1. The application form for creating the Unique Disability ID is enclosed in <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="**Annexure-A**" nis:value=https://ssepd.odisha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2024-04/GUIDELINES%20ON%20BHIMA%20BHOI%20BHINNAKSHYAMA%20SAMARTHYA%20ABHIYAN%20%28BBSA%29%20Revised%20as%20on%2001%2004%202018.pdf nis:enabled=true/> in the detailed guidelines. 1. The registered beneficiary will move with prescribed application to the Assessment/ Distribution Counters for evaluation of disabilities and requirement of aids/appliances and other services by medical/ rehabilitation professionals. 1. If the Application is found to be suitable for certification (i.e. with 40% or above disabilities), it will be referred to photo counter, Medical Counter, ID card/Pass Book Counter successively. 1. In case of the registered PwD having prior valid disability certificate, they need not be moved to Medical Examination counter. But their cases may be evaluated for requirement of aids/appliance & other services, if any, in the Assessment Counter.
Required Documents
- The Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakshyama Samarthya Abhiyan scheme , would require a set of documents for various types of applications, such as for educational grants, cultural programs, or community initiatives. For Individuals or Community Groups: Proof of Identity: Aadhar Card Voter ID Passport Driving License Proof of Address: Utility Bill (Electricity, Water, Gas) Bank Statement Rent Agreement Application Form: Educational Documents (if applicable): Certificates or mark sheets related to educational achievements. Proof of Social or Economic Status (if applicable): Income Certificate Caste Certificate Disability Certificate (if applying for disability benefits) Project Proposal or Plan (for community projects or cultural events):
FAQs
Who are eligible?
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 received the assent of the President of India on 27th December 2016 repealing the PwD Act, 1995.
How many days with in ACT?
Raising disability categories from seven to twenty-one.
What are facilities provided by this ACT?
The Act provides for education, employment, creation of barrier free environment, social security, etc.
What are covered Persons with Disabilities covered under the new Act includes?
The following categories: a) Acid Attack Victim, b) Autism Spectrum Disorder, c) Blindness, d) Cerebral Palsy, e) Chronic Neurological Conditions, f) Dwarfism, g) Hemophilia, h) Hearing Impairment, i) Intellectual Disability, j) Leprosy Cured Person, k) Locomotor Disability, m) Low-Vision, n) Mental Illness, o) Muscular Dystrophy, p) Multiple Sclerosis, q) Parkinson’s Disease, r) Specific Learning Disabilities, s) Speech and Language Disability, t) Thalassemia, u) Sickle Cell Disease, and v) Multiple Disabilities.
Who deals with the development of manpower for providing rehabilitation services?
Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992.
What does the Disability Act, 1999?
National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disability Act, 1999 has provisions for legal guardianship of the four categories of disabilities and creation of enabling environment for as much independent living as possible.
What To promote individual and group initiatives by PwDs?
For employment, self-employment and other sociology-educational services.