Empowering Every Ability
for a Dignified Life
SAMARTH is a District-level Organization of Persons with Disabilities operating across 299 villages in 7 blocks of Gajapati District for over 21 years — championing rights, inclusion, and sustainable livelihoods through community-based rehabilitation.
A District Movement Born
From Compassion & Need
SAMARTH was established in 2004 by the Centre for Community Development (CCD) upon recognizing the critical need for organized support for Persons with Disabilities in Gajapati District. The organization is led by two visually impaired individuals — embodying the very inclusion it champions.
Operating through a Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) approach, SAMARTH has built a network of 284 Self-Help Groups and 6 Block-level Organizations of Persons with Disabilities across 299 villages and 7 administrative blocks.
🔭 Vision
An inclusive society where PwDs enjoy full participation, equal opportunities, and lead dignified lives free from discrimination.
🎯 Mission
Foster unity among PwDs, provide essential services, ensure equal opportunities, and empower PwDs to become productive citizens.
21 Years.
Real Numbers.
Real Change.
Every figure represents a life transformed — a right accessed, a barrier removed, a family empowered across Gajapati's 299 villages.
Member Engagement &
Program Participation
Transparent metrics showing how SAMARTH's 3,015 members are engaged across core programs and government schemes.
Members
Our Key Focus Areas & Initiatives
Rights Education & OPD Strengthening
Training PwD members and OPD leaders on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, SDGs, gender equity, and financial management for informed community advocacy.
Vocational Training & Livelihood Development
Skill development across 13 trades including mobile repairing, tailoring, jute bag making, computer skills, and sanitary napkin production for sustainable income.
Government Linkage & Policy Advocacy
Presenting memorandums to government, representation on State Advisory Boards, and advocating for accessible infrastructure and inclusive electoral processes.
Social Security & Financial Access
Facilitating access to disability pension, NFSA food security, BSKY health cards, PMAY-G housing, MGNREGS employment, and transport concessions.
SHG & OPD Institution Building
Building PwD institutions from village to state level — promoting collective solidarity, peer leadership, and organized advocacy for systemic inclusion.
Barrier-Free Environment & Inclusion
Advocating for accessible public infrastructure, inclusive education, barrier-free railway stations, and accessible polling booths for full participation.
Moments of Impact & Change
868 Micro-Enterprises
Actively Running
SAMARTH has supported PwD members to establish sustainable income-generating enterprises across these trades — enabling financial independence, dignity, and self-reliance.
Service Delivery &
Entitlements Accessed
Through structured convergence with line departments of Gajapati District Administration, SAMARTH has facilitated access to these critical services for its members.
Key Milestones &
Systemic Wins — 2023–24
SAMARTH has consistently engaged at the highest administrative levels — from the Governor of Odisha to district administration, railway authorities, and the State Advisory Board — to advocate for systemic policy improvements for Persons with Disabilities.
"SAMARTH reaffirms its dedication to building a society where every individual, regardless of ability, is embraced and empowered to thrive — and their rights are not charity, but a constitutional guarantee."— Santosh Kumar Moharana, Secretary, SAMARTH
Supported by Trusted Partners
SAMARTH's impact is made possible through the steadfast support of government departments, civil society, and dedicated funding partners.
Primary Funding Partner
Founding & Technical Support
Social Security Department
Legal Aid & Grievance Redressal
State Network Partner
Disability Advocacy Network
Livelihood & Financial Inclusion
Government Convergence Partner
Together, We Build a World
That Includes Everyone
Join SAMARTH's mission to empower Persons with Disabilities across Gajapati District. Your support helps reach more communities, build stronger institutions, and transform more lives.