Ama Gaon Ama Bikash scheme:-Three months after the Odisha Cabinet approved the ‘Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha’ scheme that has been dubbed as a pre-poll sop, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on October 10 officially began disbursing funds for panchayat development in the State.The State government approved ₹148.50 crore for 297 gram panchayats coming under six Assembly constituencies of Keonjhar district and ₹109 crore for 218 gram panchayats in Bhadrak district.
Ahead of the simultaneous General and Assembly elections in Odisha due in April-May 2024, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday (October 10) rolled out a scheme, ‘Ama Odisha, Nabin Odisha’ (our Odisha, new Odisha), under which every panchayat of the state will get assistance of Rs 50 lakh to take up projects for protecting places of worships, upgrading sites of historical significance, and improving rural infrastructure and digital access.
Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha Scheme
Under the Ama Gaon, Ama Bikash initiative, Patnaik directly interacted with people in panchayats through videoconferencing and sanctioned projects as per their need.Under the new scheme too, the BJD government has allocated funds for various projects based on suggestions by people from rural areas — who comprise 80% of the state’s population — through video conferencing.
On Tuesday, Patnaik sanctioned Rs 148 crore for 297 panchayats in Keonjhar district and Rs 109 crore for 218 panchayats in Bhadrak district.The party believes Ama Odisha, Nabin Odisha will replicate the success of the earlier scheme and help beat anti-incumbency. Every village is expected to get at least one project, up to Rs 10 lakh per project.
These projects range from strengthening internet connectivity, developing playgrounds and science parks, training facilities, work hubs and skill centres for rural entrepreneurs, projects to bridge the gap in education infrastructure, providing banking facilities, and digital infrastructure at the village level.
Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha Scheme Details in Highlights
| Name | Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha Scheme |
| Initiated by | to transform the State into a modern and aspirational Odisha |
| objective | Budget allocated |
| Budget Allocated | Rs. 4000 Crore |
| Benefits | Improve rural infrastructure and protect the state’s Jagannath culture and history |
Objective of Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha Scheme
The intervention’s goal is to transform Odisha into a contemporary, aspirational state while preserving the essence, soul, and spirit of the Jagannath culture and promoting it globally. Odisha is the nation that gave the world the Jagannath Culture. A culture that values equality, service, and all forms of love. The scheme’s primary goal is to fill in the gaps between current small-scale, essential endeavours and the construction of infrastructure. The press announcement stated that the goal was to achieve empowerment of women, youth, bridge the critical gap in education, digital and sports facilities, and more.
Benefits & Features
The benefits & Features of the Scheme are as follows:
- Odisha will transform into a modern & aspirational state.
- The government will focuses on the basic needs of citizens.
- The Jagannath culture, history and tradition of the state will be preserved.
- Scheme has started with the aim to preserve all the culture, tradition and history of Odisha.
- The total budget of this scheme set by the StateGovernment for the year 2023-24 is Rs.4000 crores.
- The government will distribute Rs.50 lakh to each gram panchayat to maintain their area.
- With this money, the gram panchayat can allocate proper drinking water, parks, shelter homes for animals, bus stand, Wi-Fi etc.
ama gaon ama bikash scheme Eligibility Criteria
Following are the eligibility criteria for the Scheme:
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Odisha state.
- The applicant must be coming from rural areas.
- The scheme will be implemented in all Gram Panchayats.
ama gaon ama bikash scheme Required documents
- Passport size photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID Card
- Address Proof
- Identification Proof
- Residence Certificate
- Bonafide Certificate
- BPL Certificate
- EWS Certificate
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Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha Login online 2023
To log on to the online web portal of Ama Odisha follow these steps;
- First, you must visit the official website for the scheme.
- Then the homepage of the website will appear in front of you.
- On the upper right corner, you will find a login option.
- Then click on the login option and fill in the required fields with information.
- Such as login id and password.
- Hence you will be logged in.