Child Development Project Office, ICDS Project, Bellaguntha, Ganjam

Introduction

Background of this Hand-Book (Right to Information Act. 2005):

As per RTI Act-2005 and Odisha RTI Rules, 2005.

Objective/Purpose of this Hand-Book:

As per RTI Act-2005 and Odisha RTI Rules, 2005.

Who are the Intended users of this hand-books?

As per RTI Act-2005 and Odisha RTI Rules, 2005.

Organisation of the information in this hand-book.

As per RTI Act-2005 and Odisha RTI Rules, 2005.

Definitions of various terms used in the handbook.

As per RTI Act-2005 and Odisha RTI Rules, 2005.

Contact person.

As per RTI Act-2005 and Odisha RTI Rules, 2005.

Procedure and Fee Structure.

As per RTI Act-2005 and Odisha RTI Rules, 2005

  MANUAL-1 

Particulars of Organization, Functions & Duties

[Section-4 (1) (b) (I)]


1) Objective Purpose of the Public Authority:

To reduce the malnourishment and child mortality through awareness generation, community participation, supplement nutrition and growth monitoring; to improve the standard of living by improving health and nutrition status of children and mothers.   

2) Mission/ Vision Statement of the Public Authority:

a) To reduce I.M.R/M.M.R./Supervision of Different Scheme/ Organization.

b) Development of mother and child and to create awareness on socio economic status.

3) Brief history and background for its establishment:

 Bellaguntha I.C.D.S. Project has been started functioning w.e.f. 2002 as per sanction order of Govt. of India. Department of W & C.D. Department Vide Letter no. letter No. 19459 Dt-12.09.2002 with full assistance of Govt. of India with a view to organize early childhood service for further development of children in all respeet and take care of coordinated efforts through an integrated package of service.

4) Duties of the Public Authority:

To render service to the General Public including women & children as well as subordinate offices as per instruction of DSWO, Sub-Collector, Collector & Govt. guidelines.

5) Main activities/ functions of the Public Authority:

i) The holistic development of Women, Adolescent Girls & Children (0-6 years) in terms of materials, resources, programmes and policies.
ii) A special focus is provided to such and children and women belonging to the poorest families in terms of their nutritional needs through a supplementary nutrition programme (SNP).

iii) This section also aimed at providing food to the children of Pry. & Upper Pry. Schools through the Mid-day meal feeding programme.
iv) The Department also looks after implementation of the Kishori Shakti Yojana for the adolescent girls.
v) It also runs a successful programme 'Mission Shakti' aimed at economic empowerment of women through formation of women's self-help group and linking these to credit facilities from financial institutions.
Vi) The Department operates programmes aimed at persons with disability. Besides coordinating the implementation of the PWD Act 1995, it also supports their economic empowerment process through provision of loans from NHFDC for self- employment and micro-finance for the self help groups.
vii) It also runs schemes for special schools, scholarships/ stipends to students with disability, and pension to severely disabled persons.
viii) A host of Social Security programmes aimed at providing a 'safety net' for the old, infirm and the destitute are run by the section through NGOs.
ix) The section also has the responsibility of coordinating the efforts of NGOs/ Voluntary Organizations and Aid Agencies working in the field of social development in the District.

6) List of Services being provided:

Social Welfare Section of the Collectorate provides the following services to the public like-

a) ICDS Scheme-The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, launched on October 2, 1975, is a major Indian government program providing nutrition, healthcare, and pre-school education to children under 6, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. It aims to reduce malnutrition and mortality, operating through a network of Anganwadi centers.
b) SNP Feeding Programme-The Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) under ICDS

 provides fortified meals, Take-Home Rations (THR), and hot cooked meals to children (0–6 years), pregnant/lactating mothers, and adolescent girls. Aimed at curbing malnutrition, it bridges nutritional gaps with 500-800 calories and 12-25g protein daily.
c) Women Welfare Programme-Women welfare schemes in India, managed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) and various state governments, aim to empower women through financial, educational, and social initiatives. Key central schemes include Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, PMMVY maternity benefits, and One-Stop Centres for safety. These programs focus on economic independence, safety, and health. 
d) Children Welfare Programme-Child welfare schemes in India, primarily managed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, focus on protection, health, nutrition, and education.Key initiatives include Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0  for nutrition, aimed at ensuring holistic development and safety.
e) Kishori Shakti Yojana-Kishori Shakti Yojana is a scheme initiated by Ministry of Women and Child Development in India, implemented by the Government of Odisha for juvenile girls aged 11 to 18 under the Integrated Child Development Services government programme.
f) Mission Shakti-Mission Shakti, a flagship programme launched by the Odisha government in 2001, empowers women through Self-Help Groups (WSHGs) by providing interest-free loans, training, and financial inclusion. 
g) Domestic Violence Act- Protection of womenfrom Domestic Violence Act was passed in 2005 and came into force on Octocer 26,2006. This is civil law aimed at providing immediate support to women facing domestic violence.

h) Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana  (MKBY)- a flagship programme launched by the Odisha government in 2025, assists unmarried girls from different section of society to marry. 

7) Organisational Structure Diagram at various levels namely State,directorate,region district,block etc.

Odisha---->W&CD Deptt----->Ganjam------> Bellaguntha project------> 7 no. of sectors ---------> 192 no of AWCs  (7 sectors: Bellaguntha NAC, Dhumuchai, Badaborsing, Banka, Gobara, Gangapur, Khetriyabarapur)

8) Expectation of the Public Authority:

Nothing to comply

9) Arrangements & methods made for Seeking public participation/ contribution:
Nothing to comply

10) Mechanism available for monitoring the service delivery and public grievance resolution:

The dealing assistant after receipt of Public grievance/ letter from grievance cell/ from any office/person, immediately place it in file with rule/ Provision/ Act for quick disposal.

11) Address of the Office:

Child Development Project Office
At/P.O.- Bellaguntha, Dist. - Ganjam

12) Morning Hours of the Office:

10.00 A.M. (On normal days)

7.00 A.M. (From 10th April to 15th June)

13) Closing Hours of the Office:

5.30 P.M (On normal days)

1.30 P.M (From 10th April to 15th June)

  MANUAL-2 

Powers & Duties of Officers & Employees

[Section-4 (1) (b) (ii)]

 Sl  Designation Administrative   Financial  Statutory  Others  Duties
 1 2  3   4 5  6  7 
 1  CDPO Administrative Supervision & coordination of all the works in the ICDS project  D.D.O  Sanctioner of E.L/G.P.F/Increment of staff  Scheme work  Scheme Implementation
2   LS Administrative Supervision & coordination of Sector-wise AWCs  -  -  - To assist C.D.P.O on Supervision of A.W.C/ Implementation of scheme
3   SRA  Administrative dealing with Cash & accounts, Bill & Budget, Office establishment, files transaction  -  -  -  Bill/Budget & Establishment/ Account
4   JRA Administrative dealing with  files transaction/ issue-despatch/ RTI/ Grievances/ Single Mother Cert/ AWW & AWH Establishment  -  -  -  Type/issue-Despatch
5   JA(S) Administrative dealing with SNP, files transaction  -  -  - Preparation of Report/Information
6   BC, POSHAN  Supervision & monitoring of POSHAN works under ICDS Project  -  -  - Preparing indent, uploading
7  PA, MAMATA   Programme Assitant relating to MAMATA  -  -  - handles Grievances of MAMATA Card holders
8   BPC, MISSION SHAKTI  Programme Assistant relating to MISSION SHAKTI Scheme  -  -  -  Smooth running of WSHGs
9 SUBHADRA HELP DESK PROFESSIONAL  Programme Assistant relating to SUBHADRA  -  -  - handles Grievances of SUBHADRA Beneficiaries
10 NIGHTWATCHER  Custodian of Office  -  -  -  To guard the Office

  MANUAL-3 

Procedure Followed in Decision Making Process

[Section-4 (1) (b) (iii)]

Sl. No. Activity Level of action Time Frame
1 2 3 4
1 To receive application and put a diary number D.A concerned Same day
2 To mark application to concerned dealing assistant. D.A concerned Same day
3 To prepare report and submit to C.D.P.O. D.A concerned Same day
4 To approve / reject application CDPO 1 day
5 To prepare final report if approved and submit to CDPO D.A concerned Same day
6 To sign and return the report CDPO next day
7 To deliver the report to applicant D.A concerned next day

  MANUAL-4 

Norms for Discharge of Functions

[Section-4 (1) (b) (iv)]

  • The Office discharges its functions in accordance with the usual norms and rules. 
  • The Office associates members of the public in the formulation and implementation of policies when required by the rules. 
  • The Office holds meetings of boards, councils, and committees that are open to the public. 
  • The Office maintains specific registers and documents for the payment of monthly remuneration and other benefits.  
  • The Office takes steps to transmit information details in electronic form. 
     

  MANUAL-5 

Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manuals & Records for Discharging Functions

[Section-4 (1) (b) (v)]

Sl Name of the Act, Rules, Regulations etc. Brief Gist of the Contents Reference No. if Any Price in case of priced publications
1 2 3 4 5
1 Guideline for selection of Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers  Selection & engagement of Anganwadi Workers  Letter No. 8184 dt-07.10.1998 of W&CD. Department  -
2  Guideline for selection of Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers Selection & engagement of Anganwadi Workers Letter No. 4970/WCD-ICDS-G-MISC-0033-2022 dt-15.03.2023 of W&CD. Department  
3 Guideline for Mission Shakti  Promote and strengthen the Self Help Groups for women  The Odisha Gazette No. 2118-IV-WP(MVSM) 18/2000/WCD, dt-08.03.2001  -

 

  MANUAL-6 

Categories of Documents Under Control

[Section-4 (1) (b) (vi)]

Sl Nature of Record Details of Information Available Unit/Section where Available Retention where Available
1 2 3 4 5
1 Index Register  About the list of files  C.D.P.O Office  3 years
2 C.L.Register  About the C.L.availed by the employees  -do-   -do-
3 Bill Register Details of Bills drawn    -do-  permanent
4 Cash Book Register  Day to day cash transaction are available   -do-   -do-
5 Acquaintance Roll Staff salary etc. entered in this register   -do-   -do-
6 Receive Register Letters received from persons/ various departments or offices are detailed   -do-   -do-
7 Issue Register Letters issued to persons/ various departments or offices are detailed   -do-   -do-
8 Attendance Register  Daily attendance of staff   -do-   1 year
9 Assembly Question Register  Regarding Assembly Question   -do-   -do-
10 Stock Register  Regarding stock received,allotted and left   -do-   3 years
11 Grievance Register Register on public grievances received both online and offline  -do-   1 year

 

  MANUAL-7 

Particulars of Arrangement in Formulation of Policy

[Section-4 (1) (b) (vii)]

sl Name and Address of the Consultative Committees/Bodies Members Role and Responsibility Frequency of Meetings
1 2 3 4 5
1 B.L.C.C

Sub-collector, Bhanjanagar, Ganjam: Chairman

M.L.A: Member

DSWO: Member

BDO, Bellaguntha: Member

BSSO, Bellaguntha:Member

BEO, Bellaguntha: Member

Medical Officer: Member

Lady Supervisor: Member

CDPO, ICDS Office, Bellaguntha: Member Convenor

  Implementation of I.C.D.S Programme  As and When necessary
2 AWW Selection Committee

Sub-collector, Bhanjanagar, Ganjam: Chairman

BDO, Bellaguntha: Member

BSSO, Bellaguntha:Member

BEO, Bellaguntha: Member

Medical Officer: Member

Lady Supervisor: Member

CDPO, ICDS Office, Bellaguntha: Member Convenor

 Selection of AWW  As and When necessary
3 AWH Selection Committee  

BEO, Bellaguntha: Chairman

ANM : Member

Lady Supervisor: Member

C.D.P.O, ICDS Office, Bellaguntha: Member Convenor

 

 Selection of AWH  As and When necessary
4  Project Level Monthly Meeting C.D.P.O/L.S/BPM/BPC, MISSION SHAKTI/BC POSHAN/PA, MAMATA  Discussion & review of ICDS Programme  Annually
5  Sector Meeting C.D.P.O/L.S/ A.N.M/L.H.V/AWW of concerned Sector  Discussion & review of ICDS Programme  Monthly

  MANUAL-8 

Boards, Councils, Committees & Other Bodies Constituted

[Section-4 (1) (b) (viii)]

Sl Name of the Body Main Functions of the Body Constituting Members Date of Constitution Valid Upto Whether minutes accessible to Public
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 B.L.C.C  Implementation of I.C.D.S Programme  

Sub-collector, Bhanjanagar, Ganjam: Chairman

M.L.A: Member

DSWO: Member

BDO, Bellaguntha: Member

BSSO, Bellaguntha:Member

BEO, Bellaguntha: Member

Medical Officer: Member

Lady Supervisor: Member

CDPO, ICDS Office, Bellaguntha: Member Convenor		  2003  Permanent Yes 
2 AWW Selection Committee  Selection of AWW  

Sub-collector, Bhanjanagar, Ganjam: Chairman

BDO, Bellaguntha: Member

BSSO, Bellaguntha:Member

BEO, Bellaguntha: Member

Medical Officer: Member

Lady Supervisor: Member

CDPO, ICDS Office, Bellaguntha: Member Convenor		  Variable  As per Govt. Norms  Yes
3 AWH Selection Committee Selection of AWH

BEO, Bellaguntha: Chairman

ANM : Member

Lady Supervisor: Member

C.D.P.O, ICDS Office, Bellaguntha: Member Convenor

 Variable  As per Govt. Norms  Yes
4 Committee for rectification of Date of Birth of AWWs/AWHs rectification of Date of Birth of AWWs/AWHs

Sub-collector, Bhanjanagar, Ganjam: Chairman

Programme Officer (representative of DSWO): Member

Lady Supervisor: Member

CDPO, ICDS Office, Bellaguntha: Member Convenor

 Variable   As per Govt. Norms Yes 

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Directory of Officers & Employees

[Section-4 (1) (b) (ix)]

Sl.

Name

Designation

Office Ph. No.

Mobile No.

Fax

E-mail

Address

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1

Smt. Nalini Ku. Maharana

C.D. P. O

-

9938776162

-

-

CDPO Office, Bellaguntha, Ganjam

2

Smt. Beena Digal

Lady Supervisor

-

7751091458

-

-

-do-

3

Smt. Jhunulata Swain

-do-

-

9937390473

-

-

-do-

4

Smt. Bijayalaxmi Gouda

-do-

-

8917288819

-

-

-do-

5

Smt. Pravasini Sahu

-do-

-

9668685764

-

-

-do-

6

Smt. Prasanti Tripathy

-do-

-

7682871768

-

-

-do-

7

Smt. Sanjukta Das

-do-

-

8763244349

-

-

-do-
8 Miss Pinaki Mallick SRA - 7749912585  -  - -do-
9  Miss Pooja Rani Swain JA(S) - 7008828092 - - -do-
10 Mr. Vivekananda Sahu JRA - 9348351355 - - -do-
11  Mr. Manas Ranjan Dash BC POSHAN - 7894149151  - - -do-
12  Mr. A. Srinivas MAMATA PA - 9777553862 - - -do-
13 Mrs. Puspanjali Nahak BPC, Mission Shakti - 8117084433 - - -do-
14 Miss Subhadarsini Nayak SUBHADRA Help Desk Professional - 7855058089 - - -do-
15 Miss Sujata Kumari Behera SUBHADRA Help Desk Professional - 9078399396 - - -do-
16 Mr. GopalKrushna Naik Nightwatcher -   - - -do-

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Monthly Remuneration & Compensation of Officers & Employees

[Section-4 (1) (b) (x)]

Sl.

Name

Designation

Basic Pay
(in. Rs. )

Gross Pay(In. Rs.)

1

2

3

4

5

1

Smt. Nalini Ku. Maharana

C.D.P.O

15600-39100

129600

2

Smt. Beena Digal

Lady Supervisor

9300-34800

92178

3

Smt. Jhunulata Swain

-do-

9300-34800

74844

4

Smt. Bijayalaxmi Gouda

-do-

9300-34800

59130

5

Smt. Pravasini Sahu

-do-

9300-34800

59130

6

Smt. Prasanti Tripathy

-do-

9300-34800

59130

7

Smt. Sanjukta Das

-do-

9300-34800

59130

8

Miss Pinaki Mallick

SRA

5200-20200 

51678 

09

Miss Pooja Rani Swain

JA(S)

5200-20200 

33210

10

Mr. Vivekananda Sahu

JRA

 5200-20200 

33210

11

Mr. Manas Ranjan Dash

BC, POSHAN

Outsourcing

 

12

Mr. A. Srinivas Rao

PA, MAMATA

Outsourcing

 

13

Mrs. Puspanjali Nahak

BPC, MISSION SHAKTI

 Contractual

 

14

Miss Subhadarsini Nayak

SUBHADRA Help Desk Professional

Outsourcing

 

15

Miss Sujata Kumari Behera

SUBHADRA Help Desk Professional

Outsourcing

 

16  

Mr. Gopal Krushna Naik

NIGHTWATCHER

Contigency paid 

 

  MANUAL-11 

Budget Allocated to each Agency

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xi)]

Sl Activities to be performed Year Budget Allocation Made on 28.02.2026 (in Rs.) Expenditure Last year (in Rs.) Remarks
1 2 3 4 5  6
1 Office Contigency 2025-26 7,60,458 7,60,405 -
2 Telephone 2025-26 Nil - -
3 Electricity 2025-26 29,420 29,420 -
4 MAMATA Contigency 2025-26 30,000 30,000 -
5 Vehicle & Fuel Charge 2025-26 4,50,000 4,50,000 -

  MANUAL-12 

Manner of Execution of Subsidy Programmes

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xii)]

  MANUAL-13 

Particulars of Recipients of Concessions, Permits or Authorizations Granted

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xiii)]


 

Sl No Name and Address of the beneficiaries Nature of concession/permit/authorization provided purpose for which granted scheme and criterion for selection no of time similar concession given in past with purpose
1 2 3 4 5 6
not administered

  MANUAL-14 

Information Available in an Electronic Form

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xiv)]

Sl No. Activities for which electronic data available Nature of information avilable Can it be shared with public is it available on website or is being used us back and data base
1 2 3 4 5
1 POSHAN Abhiyaan 

https://www.digitalindia.gov.in/initiative/poshan-tracker

  
yes yes
2 AWW/AWH Selection data https://engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in/landing yes yes

  MANUAL-15 

Particulars of Facilities Available to Citizens for Obtaining Information

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xv)]

SI. Facility Available Nature of information Available Working Hour
1 2 3 4
1 CDPO Office The records/information are available in this office. These are available during the Office hours. From 10.00 A.M. to 01.30 P.M. and from 02.15 P.M. to 05.30 P.M. during the Office Hours in working day
2 Notice Board All kind of Advertisements/ orders relating to W. & C.D. Department & received from higher quarter From 10.00 A.M. to 01.30 P.M. and from 02.15 P.M. to 05.30 P.M. during the Office Hours in working day

  MANUAL-16 

Names, Designations & Other Particulars of the Public Information Officers

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xvi)]

Asst. Public Information Officer (APIO):

Sl.

Name

Designation

Office Ph. No.

Mobile No.

Fax

E-mail

Address

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1

Vivekananda Sahu

JRA

-

9348351355

-

cdpobellaguntha0@gmail.com

CDPO, Bellaguntha, Ganjam

Public Information Officer (PIO):

Sl.

Name

Designation

Office Ph. No.

Mobile No.

Fax

E-mail

Address

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1

Smt. Beena Digal

Lady Supervisor

-

7751091458

-

cdpobellaguntha0@gmail.com

CDPO Office, Bellaguntha, Ganjam

First Appellate Authority (FAA):

Sl.

Name

Designation

Office Ph. No.

Mobile No.

Fax

E-mail

Address

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1

Smt. Nalini Ku. Maharana

C.D.P.O

-

9938776162

-

cdpobellaguntha0@gmail.com

CDPO Office, Bellaguntha, Ganjam

  MANUAL-17 

Other Useful Information

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xvii)]

All other information as may be prescribed for dissemination shall be collected, tabulated. Compiled, and provided in the form of manual from time to time.

(1)          Retirement and Transfer Order of CDPOs            
Sl No.    Name of the CDPOs Order No./Date Present place of Posting  Posted As            
1 Smt Nalini Kumari Maharana 17750/WCD,Dt-14.08.2024 ICDS Project, Bellaguntha CDPO, ICDS Bellaguntha            
(2)                                   Procurement              
Sl No.    Year Date Procurement Name Total Value            
  2025-26            
1   28.04.2025 Laptop Repair Rs.3222            
2   22.05.2025 Xerox Paper Rs.4000            
3   27.11.2025 A4 Paper & stationery items Rs.2355            
4   19.12.2025 stationery items Rs.1197            
5   19.12.2025 Registers & Vehicle Log Book Rs.2350            
6   20.01.2026 Folders, Envelope & other stationary items Rs.1650            
                     
(3)                               Public Private Parternship            
Sl No.    Company Name Agreement date File Number Validity from-to Public Private Parternship Project Attachment        
  NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL        
  NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL        
                     
                     
(4)                                         RTI Application          
Sl No.    Years  Total Number on Application Received  Total Number on Application disposed               
1 2 3              
1 2025-26 21 21              
  RTI 1st Appeals          
Sl No.    Years  Total Number on  Appeal Application Received  Total Number on Appeal Application disposed               
  1 2 3              
  2025-26 03 03              
                     
(5)                                                   CAG & PAC Paras          
Sl.No.  IR No.  Para No.  Subject  Complied  Received  Attachment        
  NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL        
                     
(6)             Citizen Charter                
Sl.No.  Service Name  Purpose for Diploma Students and ITI Trainees (Services under Odisha Right to Public Services Act, 2012)                
  NIL NIL                
                     
(7)                         Discretonary & Non-Discretionary Grants            
Sl.No.  Grant Name  Grant Type  Grant from Central  Grant Value In Rs.            
  NIL NIL NIL NIL            
                     
(8)          Foreign Tours of the Chief Minister and the other Ministers of the State by Public Authorities under suo motu disclosure            
SL.No.  Honble Minister  Tour Date  Tour Place  Tour Purpose of Visit            
  NIL NIL NIL NIL            
  NIL NIL NIL NIL    
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