India, May 1 -- In a bid to enhance the delivery of welfare schemes to the urban poor, the Odisha Government launched a new initiative titled 'Sahajog' (meaning cooperation). Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra announced the rollout of the programme, which will initially be implemented in 44 municipalities across eight districts.

The first phase of 'Sahajog' will cover municipalities in the districts of Khordha, Cuttack, Bhadrak, Ganjam, Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Kendujhar, and Mayurbhanj.

The initiative aims to streamline access to 13 welfare schemes from eight departments, bringing them under one umbrella. Key schemes to be integrated include the Prime Minister Awas Yojana, Ayushman Card, differently-abled i...