Programs
SAMARTH
Transforming Lives,
Building Futures.
A federation of 3,015 individuals with disabilities across Gajapati District, working since 2007 to ensure equal rights, economic independence, and social inclusion.
SAMARTH
From One Incident
to a Movement
In 2004, a CCD staff member suffered a severe spinal cord injury, revealing a stark reality — individuals with disabilities in tribal Gajapati had no pathway to basic services. The MILON network was formed that year. By 2007, SAMARTH was born, registered under the Societies Registration Act, and grew into a full-fledged Vocational Training and Rehabilitation Center by 2017.
MILON Network Founded
Established to identify and connect PWDs to mainstream services in Gajapati District.
SAMARTH Registered
Formally constituted under the Societies Registration Act as an Organization of Persons with Disabilities.
Rehabilitation Center
Evolved into a full Vocational Training & Rehabilitation Center, adding physiotherapy services with CCD/SSEPD collaboration.
Vision & Mission
An inclusive society where persons with disabilities enjoy full participation, protection of their rights, equal opportunities, and mainstreaming in all aspects of community development.
To create an inclusive society by fostering unity among PwDs, providing essential services and facilities, and ensuring equal opportunities so that PwDs can thrive and live dignified lives, free from discrimination.
7 Core Objectives
SAMARTH's work is anchored in seven distinct objectives that together form a comprehensive ecosystem of support — from individual rights to policy change and barrier-free infrastructure.
Capacitate PwDs on rights, entitlements, and skill development
Empower through advocacy, lobbying & policy change
Promote economic rehabilitation and self-reliance
Strengthen PwD institutions from village to state level
Promote full participation, inclusion & mainstreaming
Connect with resource agencies at grassroots to national level
Create barrier-free access to education, healthcare & welfare
Major Initiatives
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Institutional Building — Promotion of SHGs & DPOs at block level
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Leadership Development Programs for PWD members
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Coordination & Collaboration with government agencies
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Lobby & Advocacy for policy reform and rights enforcement
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Networking with state and national level organizations
Economic Empowerment
Lobby &
Advocacy
SAMARTH ensures members don't just exist in society — they participate fully. From pensions and housing schemes to bus concessions and marriage incentives, every entitlement is within reach.