Green Passage Scheme
✓ Information verified — June 2026The "Green Passage Scheme" Scheme provides free higher education to children without biological or adoptive parents. After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the scheme was revised to as well cover children who lost their both parents or single parent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What You Get
- Free higher education at government colleges and universities
- Educational support for children without biological or adoptive parents
- Extended coverage for children who lost parents during COVID-19 pandemic
- Access to college admission without financial barriers
Who Can Apply
- Age: 0–100 years
- Residence: Odisha residents only
- Child must be orphaned (both parents deceased)
- Child who lost one parent during COVID-19 pandemic
- Child who lost both parents during COVID-19 pandemic
- Child must meet age and academic requirements for higher education admission
- Applicant must be a resident of Odisha
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Death Certificate of Parent(s)
- 3. School Leaving Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Residential Proof
- 6. Adoption Certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Odisha
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 0–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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