ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Class Welfare Department, Govt. of Odisha

Bhubaneswar
Joined December 2021
In accordance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, the Government of Odisha constituted a dedicated Commission under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Justice Pramath Patnaik (Retd.) to examine SEBC representation in local self-government institutions. 1/5
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Shri B. Parameswaran,IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Government, ST & SC Development, M&BCW Department, along with Shri Arindam Dakua,IAS, Director, Municipal Administration, Housing & Urban Development Department; Shri Surya Narayan Dash,IAS, 4/5
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Additional Secretary, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department and Shri Indramani Nayak,IAS, Director, Panchayati Raj Department, attended the meeting along with other concerned officials. 5/5
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Under the leadership of the Commissioner-cum-Secretary, officials of the ST & SC Development Department reaffirmed their commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability in public service during Vigilance Awareness Week. @CMO_Odisha @OdishaVigilance @CVCIndia 1/2
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The observance highlighted the importance of ethical conduct, honesty, and collective responsibility. 2/2
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The intricate beauty of Bathudi Sabai Craft reflects the skill, dedication, and cultural identity of Odisha’s tribal communities. Watch these gifted artisans bring generations of traditional knowledge to life at the Live Demonstration Programme at SCSTRTI, Bhubaneswar. 1/2
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Let’s honour our indigenous craftsmen and celebrate the living traditions of our tribal communities! 2/2
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Witness the beauty of traditional craftsmanship through Bamboo Craft by the Santal Tribe at the Live Demonstration Programme organised as part of Jan Jatiya Gaurav Divas – 2026 & Reforms Utsav. 📍Odisha State Tribal Museum, SCSTRTI, Bhubaneswar 📅 2nd–16th October 2026 1/2
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🤝 Supported by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. Let’s celebrate our tribal artisans, preserve indigenous traditions, and keep our rich cultural heritage alive. #JanJatiyaGauravDivas #TribalHeritage #SantalBambooCraft #TraditionalCrafts #SCSTRTI #Odisha 2/2
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A Historic Milestone for Tribal Education in Odisha On 5th October 2026, 22 new Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) became functional across six districts of Odisha, taking the total number of functional EMRS from 47 to 69, out of 111 sanctioned schools in the State. 1/2
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This landmark initiative strengthens opportunities for modern learning, holistic development and a brighter future for children in remote tribal communities. 2/2
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On the occasion of Reforms Utsav under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan and Gandhi Jayanti, lamp-lighting ceremonies were held at various Adi Seva Kendras in Odisha. As part of the event, Special Gram Sabhas were organised to discuss various welfare initiatives, 1/2
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community development and local issues in presence of villagers and PRI members. 2/2
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ST & SC Development Department retweeted
Another week, another step forward for Odisha. From new investments and jobs to stronger connectivity, welfare initiatives, tourism and proud sporting achievements, Odisha continued to move ahead with confidence and determination.
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Swachhata Abhiyan under Adi Karma Yogi Abhiyan witnessed cleanliness drives across various locations in Odisha, promoting community participation, environmental responsibility, and the spirit of a cleaner, healthier Odisha.
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A Taste of Koraput, Now in Every Cup. On International Coffee Day,Koraput’s finest coffee takes a new journey with the launch of Koraput Instant Coffee at Adisha,Rupali Square,Bhubaneswar bringing the rich aroma, quality, & spirit of Koraput closer to coffee lovers across Odisha.
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୨୦୨୬–୨୭ ଶିକ୍ଷାବର୍ଷ ନିମନ୍ତେ ପ୍ରାକ୍-ମାଟ୍ରିକ୍ ଓ ମାଟ୍ରିକ୍-ପରବର୍ତ୍ତୀ ଛାତ୍ରବୃତ୍ତି ପାଇଁ ନୂତନ ପଞ୍ଜୀକରଣ ଏବଂ ନବୀକରଣ (Renewal) ଆବେଦନର ସମୟସୀମା ବୃଦ୍ଧି କରାଯାଇଛି। ସମସ୍ତ ଯୋଗ୍ୟ ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀ ରାଜ୍ୟ ଛାତ୍ରବୃତ୍ତି ପୋର୍ଟାଲ୍‌ର ଅଫିସିଆଲ୍ ୱେବସାଇଟ୍ scholarship.odisha.gov.in ପରିଦର୍ଶନ କରି ବର୍ଦ୍ଧିତ ସମୟସୀମା 1/2
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ମଧ୍ୟରେ ଅନଲାଇନ୍ ଆବେଦନ କିମ୍ବା ନବୀକରଣ ପ୍ରକ୍ରିୟା ସମ୍ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ କରନ୍ତୁ।।#PreMatricScholarship2026 #TribalWelfare #PostMatricScholarship2026 #EducationForAll #EmpoweringStudents #StudentWelfare #Odisha
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