Introduction
The District Welfare Office, Kendrapara functions under the administrative control of the ST & SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Odisha. The office is primarily responsible for the implementation and monitoring of various welfare schemes and programmes meant for the socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes (OBC/SEBC), and Minority communities within the district.
In compliance with the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005, this disclosure aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the functioning of the District Welfare Office. It provides updated information relating to the organization’s structure, duties and responsibilities of officers, schemes implemented, budget allocation and expenditure, and other relevant details as required under Section 4(1)(b) of the RTI Act.
MANUAL-1
Particulars of Organization, Functions & Duties
[Section-4 (1) (b) (i)]
1. Aims and Objectives of the Organization:
The Kendrapara District occupies an important place in the country having sizeable Concentration of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe population. SC & ST population are 3,09,780 & 9,484 as per 2011 census respectively.
The District Welfare Office, Kendrapara functions as a Nodal Field Office of the ST & SC Development Department, Odisha and worked out the plans & programmes of the State Government for Development of ST, SC and Backward Classes & Minority Community.
2. Mission/ Vision:
The Mission/ Vision of District Welfare Officer, Kendrapara is for the all-round development of the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes and Minority Community vice versa the other community.
A. Programmes for their Socio-economic Development.
B. Programmes for Educational Development.
C. Improvement of the Quality of Life.
3. History and Background for its Establishment:
The District Welfare Office, Kendrapara is started functioning from 6.12.1993 at Kendrapara District Headquarter under control of Collector, Kendrapara and implement the orders of the Government in ST & SC Development Department in connection with to solve problems of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, OBC & Minorities.
4. Allocation of Business:
A. Scheduled Caste Welfare
B. Scheduled Tribe Welfare
C. Backward Class Welfare
D. Minority Welfare
The works Distributed among the Ministerial Staff is given below:
Education, Cash, Amenities, GIA, , NGO, Janashree Bima Yojana, Stock Store, Computer, Bill & Budget, OBC Hostel?
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Name of the Ministerial Staff |
Subject Matter |
Remarks |
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Sri Ashok Kumar Beura, Section Officer |
Overall Supervision of all Sections, Assembly Question ,Audit Inspection |
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Sri Umesh Chandra Mahalik, Senior Revenue Assistant |
Establishment, Development, Forest Right, , RTI, ORV, Grievance, Post Matric & Pre Matric (ST,SC,OBC & Minority) & Caste Verification, Atrocity PMAGY, PM AJAY |
- |
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3 |
Sudam Charan Mallik, Junior Revenue Assistant |
Education, Cash, Amenities, GIA, , NGO, Janashree Bima Yojana, Stock Store, Computer, Bill & Budget, OBC Hostel | |
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Pradeep Das, JRA |
Inter Caste Marriage Incentive, Legal Aid cell, SMU, , DA-JGUA, OSFDC & OBCFDC, Issue, Despatch, Dairy | |
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5 |
Lopambika Singh ,DEO Legal Aid Cell |
All Office related work and legal aid cell | |
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6 |
Monalisha Pattanaik ,DEO OSFDC |
All computer related work / OSFDC ,OBCFDC & PMAGY Section work |
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7 |
Balaram Padhy, District Scholarship Coordinator |
Overall work of Pre Matric & Post Matric Scholarship of SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/ Minority Students |
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8 |
Upasana Tripathy, DEO Scholarship Coordinator |
Assist to DC of Pre Matric & Post Matric Scholarship of SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/ Minority Students |
The works Distributed among the Ministerial Staff is given below:
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Name of the Ministerial Staff |
Subject Matter |
Remarks |
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Raghunath Das, Senior Clerk |
Establishment, Bill budget, Cash, Building Development Work, Report return, ORV Act, Atrocity |
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Prakash Ch. Routray, Junior Clerk |
Stock & Store, Computer, Caste Certificate, All meetings, Tour Programme & Tour Diary, Audit, Inspection, NGO, Forest Right, PM's 15 Point Programme, Pension & Group Insurance Scheme of LIC, Issue & Diary, Pre matric Scholarship |
Sri Sangram Kishore Das, O.P. assist to Rabindra Kumar Das, J.C. on Issue of letters & Diary of letters |
5. Duties to be Performed to Achieve the Mission:
A. Scheduled Caste Welfare
B. Scheduled Tribe Welfare
C. Backward Class Welfare
D. Minority Welfare
6. Details Of Services Rendered:
A. Office Establishment
B. School Establishment
C. Bill Budget
D. Pre & Post-Matric Scholarship
E. Inter-Caste Marriage
F. SC & ST Atrocities
G. NGOs
H. Forest Right
I. RTI
J. Education of SC & ST Student
K. Stock & Store
L. ORV
7. Citizens Interaction:
Ample opportunities have been given to the citizens for their queries and grievances before District Welfare Officer, Kendrapara at working business hours.
8. Postal Address of the Main Office, Attached/ Sub-ordinate Office/ Field units etc:
District Welfare Officer, Kendrapara, Collectorate Building, At/Po./Dist.- Kendrapara, Pin-754211,
Telephone No.- 06727-232160
A. Name & Address of Officers:
District Welfare Officer, Kendrapara
9. Working Hours Both For Office and Public:
Office Hours: 10.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M., During Summer: 7.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M.
10. Public Interaction If Any:
Awareness programmes on PCR & ST, SC, POA Act. and Minority communities have been made for better improvement of ST, SC and minority people.
11. Grievance Redress Mechanism:
A grievance Register has been maintained for compliance of the grievances.
12. Organization Chart:
MANUAL-2
Powers & Duties of Officers & Employees
[Section-4 (1) (b) (ii)]
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Designation |
Powers |
Duties |
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Administrative |
Financial |
Statutory |
Others |
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District Welfare Officer |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Section Officer/ Accountant |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Supervision of overall Official Work/Assembly Question/ RTI |
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3 |
Senior Revenue Assistant |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Dealing with Cash/ Establishment/ Dec/ Accounts/ PMS/ Atrocity/ Intercaste Marriage/ Development work |
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4 |
Junior Revenue Assistant |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Dealing with Stock and Store/ Forest Right/ PMS/ Diary dispatch/ Type etc. |
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5 |
Office Peon |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Distribution of Daks/ Attending Office |
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6 |
Night Watcher |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Watch the Office on the Night |
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Data Entry Operator |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Assists official computerised work |
MANUAL-3
Procedure Followed in Decision Making Process
[Section-4 (1) (b) (iii)]
As per Odisha Record Manual, 1964 & Implementaion of Welfare Activities for Socio Economic Develoment of ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/Minority as per policy of SSD Department issued from time to time
MANUAL-4
Norms for Discharge of Functions
[Section-4 (1) (b) (iv)]
As per Odisha Record Manual, 1964
MANUAL-5
Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manuals & Records for Discharging Functions
[Section-4 (1) (b) (v)]
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Name of the Act, Rules, Regulation etc. |
Brief List of the Contents |
Reference No. if Any |
Price in Case of Priced Publications |
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PCR & ST, SC, POA Act |
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Odisha Service Code |
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Odisha T.A. Rules |
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Govt. Servant Conduct Rules |
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Odisha Treasury Code |
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O.G.F.R |
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Govt. Servant Classification, Control and Appeal Rule |
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ORV Act, 1975 & Rule, 1976 |
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Forest Right Act, 2006 & Amended Rule, 2012 |
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- |
- |
MANUAL-6
Categories of Documents Under Control
[Section-4 (1) (b) (vi)]
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Nature of Records |
Details of Information Available |
Unit/ Section Where Available |
Retention Period Where Available |
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Personal file and Service Book of Staff |
Service Particulars of Employees |
Establishment Section |
- |
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2 |
Files and Registers, Cash Book, Accounts Register, Grant-in-Aid Register, Advance Ledger/ Loan Ledger etc. |
Receipt and Payment Grants and Loan Records and Utilized, Advance Deposit, Stock and Store |
Accounts Section/ OSFDC |
- |
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3 |
Files Register, Case Record, Guard File |
Construction/ Repair of and other Development work |
Development Section |
- |
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MANUAL-7
Particulars of Arrangement in Formulation of Policy
[Section-4 (1) (b) (vii)]
NA
MANUAL-8
Boards, Councils, Committees & Other Bodies Constituted
[Section-4 (1) (b) (viii)]
Committees constituted as per Govt. notification.
MANUAL-9
Directory of Officers & Employees
[Section-4 (1) (b) (ix)]
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Name |
Designation |
Office Ph. No. |
Mobile No. |
Fax |
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Address |
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| Arabinda Ray |
District Welfare Officer |
06727-232160 |
8480781725 |
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dwo.kendrapara@yahoo.co.in |
District Welfare Office, Kendarpara |
| Rasmi Manjari Pradhan |
Addl. District Welfare Officer |
06727-232160 |
9861944466 |
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District Welfare Office, Kendarpara |
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Ashok Ku Behua |
Section Officer |
06727-232160 |
9437285700 |
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District Welfare Office, Kendarpara |
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Umesh Chandra Mahalik |
Senior Revenue Assistant |
06727-232160 |
7978329989 |
- |
- |
District Welfare Office, Kendarpara |
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Sudam Charan Mallik |
Junior Revenue Assistant |
06727-232160 |
9861944466 |
- |
- |
District Welfare Office, Kendarpara |
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Pradeep Das |
Junior Revenue Assistant | 06727-232160 | 8700075739 |
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District Welfare Office, Kendarpara |
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Sangram Kishor Das |
Office Peon |
06727-232160 |
8270190542 |
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District Welfare Office, Kendarpara |
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Monalisha Pattanaik |
DEO,OSFDC |
06727-232160 |
7077196173 |
District Welfare Office, Kendarpara |
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Lopambika Singh |
DEO ,Legal Aid Cell |
06727-232160 |
9114466280 |
District Welfare Office, Kendarpara |
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Balaram Padhy |
District Scholarship Co-Ordinator |
06727-232160 |
9439543660 |
District Welfare Office, Kendarpara |
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Upasana Tripathy |
DEO, Scholarship Management Unity |
06727-232160 |
8018074638 |
District Welfare Office, Kendarpara |
MANUAL-10
Monthly Remuneration & Compensation of Officers & Employees
[Section-4 (1) (b) (x)]
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Name |
Designation |
Pay Scale/ Monthly Remuneration (in Rs.) |
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ARABINDA RAY |
District Welfare Officer |
Pay-82400 |
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RASMI MANJARI PRADHAN |
Addl. District Welfare Officer |
Pay-56900 |
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Ashok Kumar Beura |
Section Officer |
Pay-56900 |
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UMESH CHANDRA MAHALIK |
Senior Revenue Assistant |
Pay-45400 |
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SUDAM CHARAN MALLIK |
Junior Revenue Assistant |
Pay-21700 |
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PRADEEP DAS |
Junior Revenue Assistant |
Pay-20500 |
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Sangram Kishor Das |
Office Peon |
34470 |
MANUAL-11
Budget Allocated to each Agency
[Section-4 (1) (b) (xi)]
Non-Plan Budget:
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Major Head |
Activities to be Performed |
Sanctioned Budget of 2008-09 (in Lakhs) |
Budget Estimate of 2009-2010 |
Revised Estimate |
Expenditure for the last Year |
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2 |
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General Administration |
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MANUAL-12
Manner of Execution of Subsidy Programmes
[Section-4 (1) (b) (xii)]
The District Welfare Office, Kendrapara implements various subsidy and welfare programmes aimed at improving the socio-economic condition of Scheduled Tribes (STs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes/Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (OBC/SEBCs), and Minority communities.
1. Name of the Programme / Scheme
Subsidy programmes are implemented under different State and Central schemes such as:
Post-Matric and Pre-Matric Scholarship Schemes for ST, SC, and OBC/SEBC students
Financial Assistance under Special Central Assistance (SCA) to SCSP/TSP
Implementation of Self-Employment and Income Generating Schemes through OSFDC
2. Objective of the Programme
To provide financial and material support to eligible beneficiaries for their education, skill development, self-employment, and livelihood improvement, thereby promoting social inclusion and economic empowerment.
3. Eligibility Criteria
Beneficiaries are selected on the basis of:
Caste category (ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/Minority)
Income ceiling as prescribed by the Government from time to time
Residence within Kendrapara district
Fulfilment of scheme-specific eligibility conditions
4. Procedure for Application
Application is invited through online portals such as Odisha State Scholarship Portal (OSSP) and through offline mode where applicable.
Required documents (such as caste certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar card, educational certificate, bank passbook, etc.) are to be submitted by the applicant.
Applications are verified by the concerned Head of Institution/Block Development Officer and forwarded to the District Welfare Office for approval.
5. Sanction and Disbursement
Verified applications are sanctioned by the District Welfare Officer or competent authority.
The sanctioned amount/subsidy is transferred directly to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode to ensure transparency and avoid leakage.
6. Monitoring and Evaluation
The implementation of subsidy programmes is periodically reviewed by the District Welfare Officer.
Physical and financial progress is reported to the Directorate of Welfare, Government of Odisha.
Audit and inspection are conducted regularly by internal and external authorities.
MANUAL-13
Particulars of Recipients of Concessions, Permits or Authorizations Granted
[Section-4 (1) (b) (xiii)]
NA
MANUAL-14
Information Available in an Electronic Form
[Section-4 (1) (b) (xiv)]
Pre Matric/Post Matric Scholarship, Inter Caste Marriage, Atrocity.
MANUAL-15
Particulars of Facilities Available to Citizens for Obtaining Information
[Section-4 (1) (b) (xv)]
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Facilities Available |
Nature of Information Available |
Working Hours |
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Through Notice Board |
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10.00 A.M. to 5.30 P.M. |
MANUAL-16
Names, Designations & Other Particulars of Public Information Officers
[Section-4(1) (b) (xvi)]
Assistant Public Information Officer (APIO):
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Name |
Designation |
Office Ph. No. |
Mobile No. |
Fax |
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Address |
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Ashok Kumar Beura |
Section Officer |
06727-232160 |
9437285700 |
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District Welfare Office, Kendrapara |
Public Information Officer (PIO):
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Name |
Designation |
Office Ph. No. |
Mobile No. |
Fax |
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Address |
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Rasmi Manjari Pradhan |
Addl. District Welfare Officer |
06727-232160 |
9861563640 |
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District Welfare Office, Kendrapara |
MANUAL-17
Other Useful Information
[Section-4 (1) (b) (xvii)]
1. Objective
To provide citizens with additional information not covered in the previous manuals but useful for ensuring transparency, accountability, and better understanding of the activities of the District Welfare Office, Kendrapara.
2. Name and Address of the Office
District Welfare Office, Kendrapara
2nd floor, Collectorate Building, Kendrapara – 754211
Phone: [06727-232160]
Email: [dwo.kendrapara@yahoo.co.in]
Office Hours: 10:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (Monday to Saturday, except Government holidays)
3. Public Information Officers
Public Information Officer (PIO): Addl. District Welfare Officer, Kendrapara
Assistant Public Information Officer (APIO): Establishment Officer, District Welfare Office, Kendrapara
First Appellate Authority: Additional District Magistrate, Kendrapara
4. Facilities Available to Citizens for Obtaining Information
Citizens may obtain information through the following modes:
Submission of RTI applications in writing or electronically to the PIO.
Inspection of records, files, and registers at the District Welfare Office during office hours (with prior permission).
Access to notices, reports, and circulars displayed on the office notice board and official district website.
Information available through the ST & SC Development, M & BCW Department and Kendrapara District official portals.
5. Grievance Redressal System
Public grievances may be submitted:
Directly at the Collector Office grievance cell.
Through online platforms such as Janasunani (https://janasunani.odisha.gov.in/) and the CM Grievance Portal.
All grievances are registered, reviewed, and addressed within the prescribed timeframe.
6. Awareness and Capacity-Building Activities
The District Welfare Office conducts awareness programmes on:
RTI Act and citizen’s rights
Scholarship and hostel facilities for ST/SC/OBC/SEBC students
Self-employment and livelihood schemes for weaker sections
Social security and rehabilitation measures
7. Future Plans for Transparency and Citizen Services
Regular updating of RTI disclosures on the district website
Digitalization of welfare service records and scheme monitoring
Strengthening of DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) system for subsidy and scholarship distribution
Setting up of information kiosks and help desks for citizen assistance
8. Additional Information
Any other information of public interest can be obtained on written request to the Public Information Officer during office hours. Updated details are also available on the District Welfare Office notice board and official portals.
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