Japanese Delegation Explores Establishing Vocational Training Institute for Visually Impaired in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities welcomed a Japanese delegation to discuss the potential establishment of a vocational training institute or university for visually impaired individuals in Odisha. In a meeting held on Thursday, Bishnupada Sethi, IAS Principal Secretary, engaged with the delegation to explore the proposal. Ryuchi Aoki, Principal…

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IAS Probationers Visit SSEPD Department in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Six Indian Administrative Service (IAS) probationers embarked on an exposure visit to the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department in Bhubaneswar today. The visit aimed to familiarize the probationers with the department’s activities and programs aimed at empowering persons with disabilities (PwDs). Led by senior officials from the SSEPD Department,…

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State Advisory Board on Disability Emphasizes Strengthening Rights and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the horizons of rights and entitlements for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) during the 3rd Meeting of the State Advisory Board on Disability held in Bhubaneswar. Ashok Chandra Panda, Minister, SSEPD, chaired the meeting, highlighting the importance…

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