Banishree scholarship
| Banishree Scholarship | |
|---|---|
| ବାଣୀଶ୍ରୀ ଛାତ୍ରବୃତ୍ତି | |
| Type of project | Scholarship scheme |
| Founder | Government of Odisha |
| Country | India |
| State | Odisha |
| Ministry | Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities |
| Website | ssepd |
The Banishree Scholarship is a state scholarship scheme implemented by the Government of Odisha. It provides financial scholarships to students with disabilities who are pursuing their education in schools, colleges, and universities in the state.[1] The scheme is administered by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department (SSEPD).[2]
History
The Banishree Scholarship was introduced as part of the welfare initiatives of the Government of Odisha for persons with disabilities. The scheme was designed to improve educational access and reduce dropout rates among disabled students.[3]
Eligibility & Conditions
Eligibility
The scheme shall apply to:[4][5]
- Students in primary education (Standards I to V).
- Students studying in Middle and High Schools (Standards VI to X) and not covered under the scholarships provided by Government of India.
- Students studying in Colleges and Universities not covered under Government of India scholarship.
- Students studying in special schools registered under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995, but not getting grant-in-aid from State or Central Government.
- Students enrolled in distance learning at the accredited universities or government institutes.
- Students attending recognized institutions for technical, vocational or professional education.
Terms & Conditions
Applications for award of scholarship under the scheme shall be submitted subject to following conditions:[4]
- The applicant should be a bonafide resident of Odisha.
- The candidate must be a regular student of a recognised educational institution.
- The annual parental or family income of the applicant should not be more than ₹60,000.
- No financial assistance, stipend or scholarship should be received by the applicant from any other scheme of the State Government or Central Government.
- A student shall continue to enjoy the scholarship if he/she continues to be enrolled and regularly attending a recognised institution, whether or not the student has passed or failed in a particular academic year.
See also
References
- ↑ Rout, Hemant Kumar (2025-12-27). "Odisha to roll out new scheme for disabled students". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- ↑ "Banishree aid to cover all students with special needs". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- ↑ Pattanayak, Pradeep. "Scholarship Under Banishree Scheme Hiked, Over 23K Odisha Students To Benefit". odishatv.in. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- 1 2 "Banishree Scholarship". myScheme. Government of India. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ↑ "Guidelines on Banishree – A Scheme of Scholarship for Students with Special Needs" (PDF). Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha. Government of Odisha. Retrieved 11 June 2026.