June 23rd 2025.
The Governor of Odisha, Hari Babu Kambhampati, expressed his concerns about the low enrollment of citizens in government-backed social welfare schemes. In an effort to raise awareness and encourage participation, he launched a special drive to enroll all officials and staff members of Raj Bhavan, the Governor's residence, in these schemes.
During an awareness programme held on the Raj Bhavan premises, Kambhampati emphasized the importance of these schemes, stating that they were designed to provide financial protection and welfare benefits to the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized members of society. He also mentioned that some schemes were available to the general population.
However, despite the availability of these schemes, many eligible individuals in Odisha were not aware of them and therefore not taking advantage of the benefits. This was evident even among the educated and elite sections of society. Kambhampati urged people to take advantage of these schemes and announced that all officials and staff members of Raj Bhavan would be enrolled in the eligible social welfare schemes. He hoped that this initiative would serve as an example and motivate people across the state to avail the benefits they were entitled to.
The governor also highlighted several flagship schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, and Atal Pension Yojana. He encouraged people to make use of these programmes for their financial security and well-being. Kambhampati suggested that awareness campaigns should be conducted in colleges and universities to educate students about the benefits of these schemes. He also stressed the role of public institutions in spreading awareness.
During the session, Sunita Behera, Branch Manager of the State Bank of India, Raj Bhavan Branch, provided detailed information about the various schemes. As a symbol of the drive, the governor handed over application forms of 101 Raj Bhavan staff members to the SBI Branch Manager for their enrollment in the respective schemes. This gesture highlighted the governor's commitment to increasing the enrollment of citizens in these crucial social welfare schemes.
In conclusion, the governor's efforts to raise awareness and promote participation in government-backed social welfare schemes are commendable. With his example and encouragement, it is hoped that more people in Odisha will avail the benefits of these programmes and improve their financial security and well-being.
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