Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakshyama Samarthya Abhiyan
State: Odisha
Ministry: null
Department: Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: All

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.

Benefits:
Persons with Disabilities covered under the new Act include the following categories:

   1. Acid Attack Victim,
   1. Autism Spectrum Disorder,
   1. Blindness,
   1. Cerebral Palsy,
   1. Chronic Neurological Conditions,
   1. Dwarfism,
   1. Hemophilia,
   1. Hearing Impairment,
   1. Intellectual Disability,
   1. Leprosy Cured Person,
   1. Locomotor Disability,
   1. Low-Vision,
   1. Mental Illness,
   1. Muscular Dystrophy,
   1. Multiple Sclerosis,
   1. Parkinson’s Disease,
   1. Specific Learning Disabilities,
   1. Speech and Language Disability,
   1. Thalassemia,
   1. Sickle Cell Disease, and
   1. Multiple Disabilities

Eligibility:
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.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
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. 
The application form for creating the Unique Disability ID is enclosed in Annexure-A in the detailed guidelines.
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. 
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.
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.

Documents Required:
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):