The Banishree Scholarship Scheme 2025 is a welfare initiative by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department (SSEPD), Government of Odisha, designed to financially assist students with disabilities. The scheme supports eligible students from primary to postgraduate levels, as well as those pursuing technical, professional, or vocational education, ensuring equal educational opportunities for all.
Key Highlights of the Scholarship
• State: Odisha
• Target Group: Students with disabilities (visual, orthopedic, others)
• Income Limit: ₹60,000 per annum
• Scholarship Amount: ₹400 to ₹700 per month (depending on education level)
• Special Allowances: Reader’s Allowance and Transport Allowance
• Application Mode: Online via https://ssepd.odisha.gov.in
Benefits
Monthly Scholarship Amount (Within Odisha)
• Primary (Class I–V): ₹400/month
• Middle & High School (Class VI–XI): ₹500/month
• College (+2 & +3): ₹600/month
• Postgraduate/Technical/Vocational Training: ₹700/month
Outside Odisha (If Course Not Available in State)
• ₹250/month for regular/technical/vocational/professional courses
Reader’s Allowance (for Visually Impaired)
• ₹200/month for primary
• ₹300/month for middle & high school
• ₹400/month for college and higher studies
Transport Allowance (Orthopedic Disabilities ≥75%)
• ₹200/month for transport (if not covered under other schemes)
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a bonafide resident of Odisha
• Students should be regularly enrolled in an educational institution
• Annual family income should not exceed ₹60,000
• Must possess a valid Disability Certificate
• Should not be receiving any other scholarship or financial aid from the State/Central Government
• Open to students from primary school to postgraduate, including distance, technical, and vocational education
• Banishree also supports students of special schools registered under the PWD Act 1995, but not aided by the State/Central Government
Exclusions
• Students already receiving State or Central Government scholarships or stipends under any other scheme
• Income certificate required unless the student belongs to a BPL family
• Courses available in Odisha will not be covered under the outside-state allowance unless justified
Application Process (Online)
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Visit the official SSEPD portal: https://ssepd.odisha.gov.in
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Go to “Beneficiary Services” > Banishree Scholarship
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Choose from:
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New Application
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Recommended Application (from Principal/Head)
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Proceed and verify Aadhaar details to continue
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Fill the form with:
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UDID Certificate Number
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Personal details
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Course/institution details
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Upload the signature of the applicant/spouse
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Submit the form and take a printout of the application for records
Documents Required
• Disability Certificate issued by a recognized Medical Board
• Income Certificate (unless from a BPL family), issued by the Tahasildar or an equivalent officer
• Attested mark sheet of the last examination passed
• UDID Number, if available
• Aadhaar Card and recent photograph
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: What are the benefits under the scheme
1. Primary (Standard I to V): Rs 200/-
2. Middle and High School (Standard VI to VIII and IX to XI) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship): Rs. 250/-
3. College (+2 & +3) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship) Rs. 300/-
4. College (P.G.) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship): Rs. 350/-
5. Technical and vocational training (Not covered by Govt. of India Scholarships: s. 350/- - Q: What are the eligibility criteria?
. The applicant must be a bona fide resident of Orissa.
2. The applicant should be a regular student of an educational institution.
3. The parental/ family income of the applicant is not more than Rs.60,000 per annum.
4. The applicant is not receiving any financial assistance/stipend/scholarship from State Govt./ Central Govt. under any other scheme.
5. The student will continue to get the scholarship if he enrols and regularly attends any recognised institution irrespective of whether he has passed or not in a particular year. - Q Hw to apply online ?
Application Process
1. Follow the official website.
2. Choose the option “New Application”.
3. Provide the required details in Student Details, Institute Details, Other Details, Other Details, Bank Account Details
4. Submit. - Q: Required document list
Each application shall be accompanied by the following documents:–
1. Disability Certificate issued the Medical Board
2. Income Certificate issued by a Revenue Officer, not below the rank of Tahasildar or any other officer of equivalent status.
3. Mark sheets of the last examination passed, duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or the Head of the Institution concerned.
NOTE: An income Certificate is not required in case the student belongs to a BPL family.