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Odisha Govt Trains Hearing-Impaired Youth in Hospitality, 13 Selected for National Abilympics

Bhubaneswar: The Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department of the Odisha Government has launched a pioneering initiative to train 150 hearing-impaired youth in Hospitality Operations. This program, in collaboration with the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bhubaneswar, aims to enhance the employability of differently-abled individuals in the hospitality sector, and the…

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Odisha Govt Signs MoUs to Boost Skill Development and Computer Education for Students with Disabilities

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) has signed two key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at fostering inclusive growth for students with disabilities in Odisha. The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Nityananda Gond, Minister of School and Mass Education, ST & SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes…

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Odisha Contemplates Revised Senior Citizens Policy: Consultative Meeting Deliberates on Strategic Approaches

Bhubaneswar: A consultative meeting held in Bhubaneswar, organized by the SSEPD Department in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), addressed the formulation of a revised Odisha Senior Citizens Policy. Senior officers, representatives from various organizations, and academicians participated in the discussions, emphasizing key areas for the revision of the State Senior Citizens Policy…

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SSEPD Department Collaborates with IIT for Technological Solutions to Enhance Inclusive Education for Visually Impaired Students

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) has joined forces with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar, in a significant move towards providing inclusive and quality education for visually impaired students in the state. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formalized today, outlining plans for the provision of…

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Odisha’s ‘DISHA’ Scheme to Boost De-Addiction Efforts with Financial Aid to NGOs

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) in Odisha has taken a significant step to enhance its de-addiction efforts under the ‘DISHA’ scheme. The department will extend financial support to five non-government stakeholders, aiming to strengthen the de-addiction drive in the state. In a pivotal move, the department has…

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