Swabhiman ''State disABILITY Information and Resource Center''

📢 Anjali Scholarship 2026–27 is now open!

Do you know a deserving student with a disability who could benefit from educational support? Help us reach those who need it most.

Scan the QR Code to access the application link and share it with deserving students with disabilities in your family, community, and network.

Together, let's make education accessible to all.

Anjali Scholarship Program: Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

Celebrating the academic excellence, determination, and achievements of Divyang students across Odisha.

If you know a student with a disability who has excelled in the Board Examinations, nominate them for recognition and honour under Prerana Samman 2026.

Honouring brilliance. Inspiring dreams. Empowering futures.

📅 Last date for nomination: 25 June 2026

It was a space where mothers with disabilities and mothers of children with disabilities were honoured with dignity, warmth, and respect.

Through conversations, small gestures, and shared moments, people didn’t just attend—they connected.

It reminded us that inclusion does not always need large platforms.
It begins in simple spaces, when people choose to show up with understanding.

Thank you to everyone who made this what it was.
We carry this forward.

If you know any divyang student who has cleared his/her/their matriculation examination with flying colors in 2026, has an extraordinary achievement in any field, chosen regular academics or sports, dance, vocal music, instrumental music, theatre, fine arts, films, fashion, or anything innovative, then nominate them for 2026 Prerana Samman. Send us their contact details by call/whatsapp on 9238106667 or email us at [email protected].

Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, MSJE Ministry of Education

On 19th May 2026, SERPL, Indian Oil, Bhubaneswar hosted a webinar on “Disability is a Challenge, Not an Obstacle to Success.” Dr. Sruti Mohapatra joined as the Chief Speaker, sharing her inspiring journey of resilience, inclusion, and empowerment. She was felicitated by Mr. Duvvada Sudhakara Rao, Director, SERPL, Indian Oil, in the presence of over 100 staff members who participated in the motivational session physically and online.

In her address, Dr. Sruti Mohapatra shared how a sudden accident transformed her life from being an active and accomplished young woman into a wheelchair user with high support needs, changing society’s perception of her from achiever to burden. Facing isolation, rejection, and humiliation, she rebuilt her life with determination and the support of her family, eventually becoming one of India’s leading disability rights advocates. She highlighted her contribution to major disability laws, accessible elections, the Inclusive Education Policy, and the Accessible India Campaign. Dr. Mohapatra also emphasized the need for equal opportunity policies, accessible workplaces, and reasonable accommodation, stressing that these are not privileges but essential measures to ensure equal participation and productivity of persons with disabilities.

Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, MSJE Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha

On 18 May 2026, Dr. Sruti Mohapatra met with senior IAS officers — Shri Suresh Kumar Vasishth (Secretary, SSEPD), Shri Balwant Singh and Shri Dipankar Mahapatra (Odisha Tourism) — to discuss proposals for inclusive development.

Every conversation at the right table brings us one step closer to an inclusive Odisha.