In January 2022, which State Government has extended its integrated initiative for the empowerment of persons with disabilities (PwDs) — the Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakhyama Samarthya Abhiyan (BBSA) – for the next five years?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Odisha
· Odisha's state government extended the Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakhyama Samarthya Abhiyan (BBSA) initiative for the empowerment of persons with disabilities (PwDs) for the next five years in January 2022.
· The Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha had launched the new umbrella scheme Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakshyama Samarthya Abhiyan (BBSA) to be operated in a mission mode with manifold objectives.
· Some facts about Odisha :
· Chief Minister: Naveen Patnaik (Biju Janata Dal)
· Governor: Ganeshi Lal
· Capital: Bhubaneswar
· Official Languages: Odia (Oriya) and English
· Population: Approximately 46 million (as of 2021)
· Area: 155,707 sq. km
· Odisha is the 9th largest state in India by area and the 11th most populous.
· Odisha is famous for its numerous temples, including the Sun Temple at Konark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site