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Sreeram Viswanath

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Published on: Jul 30, 2026

Madhubabu Aain Sahayata Yojana

The legal rights of people shouldn't be determined based on their financial status. As a measure to extend legal assistance to the poor and the needy, the Odisha Government has introduced an initiative known as Madhubabu Aain Sahayatha Yojana. The scheme intends to provide legal assistance at the grassroots level. In this article, we look at the Madhubabu Aain Sahayata Yojana scheme in detail.

Objective of the Scheme

As already described, the scheme intends to provide legal assistance to certain sections of the society without charging them any fee for it. Also, the scheme seeks to create a sense of awareness among the people on their legal entitlements.

Eligibility of the Scheme

The scheme caters to the senior citizens, women, children, and people who belong to the SC and ST community of the state of Odisha.

Features of the Scheme

The following are few of the salient features of the scheme:

  • The scheme would legally aid 6812 gram Panchayats across the state.
  • The scheme seeks to provide legal advice to the people who qualify for the scheme.
  • The scheme would be operated with the assistance of lawyers with a minimum experience of three years. These lawyers would be headed by a panel appointed by the district collector.
  • The appointed lawyer will be provided a fee of Rs. 500 for each sitting.
  • Gram Rojgar Sevak/Panchayat Executive Officers are entrusted with the management of legal cell. They will be paid a sum of Rs.150 for this service.
  • The Government would conduct “Sahayata Shibirs” on every Saturday. “Sahayata Shibir” is a meeting which is conducted to deal with the legal issues of the people covered in the scheme.

Application Procedure

The procedure for application with respect to this scheme is quite unlike any other, as the process for the same is devoid of any major formalities. The concerned applicant merely needs to make an application by taking part in the Sahayata Shibir, which is organized 4 times a month on Saturday’s. After enrolling into the scheme, the State Government will appoint officials to sort out the issues of concern.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Madhubabu Aain Sahayata Yojana: Legal Aid in Odisha.

The scheme caters to senior citizens, women, children, and people belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities of the state of Odisha.
The main objective of the scheme is to provide legal assistance to certain sections of society without charging any fee. Additionally, it aims to create awareness among people about their legal entitlements.
The scheme will legally aid 6,812 gram panchayats across the state of Odisha. It seeks to provide legal advice to eligible people through lawyers appointed by the district collector.
The appointed lawyers, with a minimum experience of three years, will be headed by a panel appointed by the district collector. They will provide legal advice during the "Sahayata Shibirs" (legal aid camps) and will be paid a fee of Rs. 500 for each sitting.
"Sahayata Shibirs" are legal aid camps conducted every Saturday to deal with the legal issues of the people covered under the scheme. These meetings are organized to provide legal assistance to eligible individuals.
The legal cells at the gram panchayat level are managed by the Gram Rojgar Sevak/Panchayat Executive Officers. They will be paid a sum of Rs. 150 for this service.
There is no formal application procedure. The concerned applicant needs to attend the "Sahayata Shibir" organized four times a month on Saturdays. After enrolling, the State Government will appoint officials to address their legal issues.
The "Sahayata Shibirs" (legal aid camps) are organized four times a month, every Saturday, to provide legal assistance to eligible individuals.
The State Government of Odisha is responsible for conducting the "Sahayata Shibirs" and appointing officials, including lawyers and legal cell managers, to operate the scheme and address the legal issues of eligible individuals.
By providing legal assistance and advice through the "Sahayata Shibirs" and appointed lawyers, the Madhubabu Aain Sahayata Yojana seeks to create awareness among people about their legal entitlements and rights.