Browse 27 Sports & Culture government schemes available to residents of Odisha in 2026. This page combines centrally-sponsored sports & culture programmes that residents of Odisha are eligible for, plus state-level sports & culture schemes run by the Odisha government. For each scheme, you can review eligibility criteria, benefits, required documents, and the official application process — including state-specific portals, helplines, and recent disbursement updates where available.
The scheme “Award of Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields” was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
The award is given the individuals who have substantially contributed in various ways such as Sports Administration & sports Support Staff (other than Coaches) and also to organizations that have substantially contributed by recruiting sportspersons, providing financial support to sportspersons etc.
The award is given to the coaches who have devoted their career to imparting Coaching in any of the major sports disciplines and have coached Sportspersons achieving excellence at National and International levels.
The scheme “Award of Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields” was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India....
View DetailsThe award is given the individuals who have substantially contributed in various ways such as Sports Administration & sports Support Staff (other than Coaches) ...
View DetailsThe award is given to the coaches who have devoted their career to imparting Coaching in any of the major sports disciplines and have coached Sportspersons achi...
View DetailsThe award is given to the journalists who have done significant work in the sphere of journalism for the promotion and popularization of sports and games as wel...
View DetailsThe award is given to the sportspersons who have not only good performances at National and International levels but also have continued to contribute to the pr...
View DetailsThe award is given to the sportspersons of Odisha who have achieved outstanding performance in any of the recognized sports during the year making the State of ...
View DetailsLaunched on 15th August 2022, the scheme "Bima Yojana - Direct Benefit to Artisan (BYDBTA)" is a Social Welfare Scheme by the Ministry of Textiles, Government o...
View DetailsThe scheme “Cultural Function and Production Grant Scheme” was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India....
View DetailsThe scheme “Financial Assistance for Allied Cultural Activities” was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India....
View DetailsThe scheme “Financial Assistance for Cultural Activities in Performing Arts for Building Grants Including Studio Theatres” was launched by the Ministry of Cultu...
View DetailsThe scheme “Financial Assistance for Development of Buddhist/Tibetan Arts and Culture” was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India to provide f...
View DetailsThis scheme provides financial support to organizations preserving traditional performing arts through the Guru–Shishya tradition and ensures continuity of cult...
View DetailsThe objective of this scheme component is to provide financial assistance to cultural organizations with a national presence to meet the expenditure incurred in...
View DetailsThe Scheme was launched by the Department of Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha to provide financial assistance to sportspersons of Odisha...
View DetailsMukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana is a scheme under the Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department, Government of Odisha aims to offer sustenance and ass...
View DetailsThe scheme "Direct Benefit to Artisans - Supports to Artisans in Indigent Circumstances" is designed to give a boost to the handicraft sector in India. Assistan...
View DetailsThe "NHDP: Research & Development Scheme" is introduced to generate feedback on economic, social, aesthetic, and promotional aspects of various crafts and artis...
View DetailsThe objective of the National Service Scheme (NSS) is to develop the personality and character of students through voluntary community service. The scheme aims ...
View DetailsThe Scheme relating to "Pension to Indigent Sportspersons of Odisha" was launched by the Department of Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha ...
View DetailsThis scheme was launched by the Dept. of Sports. There are four categories of awards: (a) Identification and nurturing of budding/young talent (b) Encouragement...
View DetailsThere are 27 Sports & Culture schemes currently listed on DeshSeva for residents of Odisha, combining both centrally-sponsored and state-run programmes.
Eligibility varies per scheme. Generally, residents of Odisha with valid identity (Aadhaar) and state residency proof can apply for the central sports & culture schemes; state-level programmes additionally check Odisha domicile and category-specific criteria like income, age, occupation or BPL status.
Open any scheme card below and read its application steps. Centrally-sponsored schemes are typically applied at the national portal, while Odisha-run programmes use the state department's portal. Each scheme page on DeshSeva links the exact official portal and helpline.
Yes — DeshSeva keeps the Sports & Culture × Odisha scheme list refreshed against the latest centrally-sponsored notifications and state department updates. Each scheme page also shows a "Last updated" date so you know when it was reviewed.
Most Sports & Culture applications in Odisha require Aadhaar, Odisha residency proof, a bank account in the applicant's name, a recent photograph, and category-specific documents (caste/income/disability/BPL certificate where applicable). The exact list is on each scheme page.