NASTC’s Remarkable Achievement in Empowering Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Patients Across Odisha
“Together for Awareness, Support and a Better Tomorrow”
Official Record & Mission Report
The National Alliance for Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Control (NASTC) has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to support, empower, and create awareness among Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Thalassemia patients across Odisha.
With official recognition from the Government of Odisha and registration as a society under Registration No. 1040/1820202600048, NASTC has made remarkable progress within just six months of its establishment.
During this short period, NASTC has successfully brought together more than 470 Sickle Cell and Thalassemia patients from all districts of Odisha, creating a growing network of patients, families, volunteers, and healthcare professionals.
While connecting with patients, we discovered that many were unaware of important government welfare schemes and facilities, particularly the Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card, which can help eligible individuals access various disability-related benefits and government services.
Recognising this gap, NASTC took the initiative to educate and assist its members through regular online meetings, awareness sessions, and individual guidance. Our team has continuously worked to help patients understand the application process, required documents, eligibility criteria, and potential benefits of the UDID Card.
As a result of these collective efforts, NASTC has successfully facilitated the application of more than 100 UDID Cards for its members to date.
This achievement is not merely about numbers; it represents more than 100 steps towards awareness, empowerment, and access to rightful government support.
NASTC believes that no patient should be deprived of government facilities simply because of a lack of information or guidance. We remain committed to reaching every corner of Odisha, strengthening patient support networks, spreading awareness, and ensuring that every eligible Sickle Cell and Thalassemia patient receives the guidance and assistance they deserve.
Our journey has just begun. Together, we can turn awareness into action and support into empowerment.
Statewide UDID Card Facilitation Milestone
Official Society Registration No: 1040/1820202600048 (Govt. of Odisha)
NASTC took the proactive initiative to bridge the critical information gap surrounding the Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card. Through regular online meetings, awareness sessions, and individual guidance, our teams handheld patients in obtaining required medical certificates and filing applications—ensuring rightful access to disability concessions and government welfare schemes.
The Challenge in Odisha
A vast majority of Sickle Cell and Thalassemia patients in Odisha, particularly across rural and tribal districts, were completely unaware of official government welfare schemes—most notably the Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card. Without proper documentation and guidance, eligible individuals were systematically deprived of disability concessions, financial aid, and state healthcare benefits.
Our Intervention Strategy
NASTC recognized this critical information barrier and launched intensive virtual education meetings, simplified bilingual guides, and one-on-one document assistance. Our core team handheld patients through medical board certification, document verification, and the digital portal application until their UDID Cards were successfully processed.
Key Deliverables & Action Outcomes
Ground Reality & Lasting Impact
Within just six months, NASTC transformed confusion into empowerment for over 100 patients who now possess official UDID Cards. Beyond numbers, this achievement provides lifelong dignity, travel concessions, medical subsidies, and educational benefits to families who previously had no guidance.
“This achievement is not merely about numbers; it represents more than 100 steps towards awareness, empowerment, and access to rightful government support.”
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Milestone Specifications
- Classification
- Community Outreach
- Timeline / Date
- October 2026 (2026)
- Geographic Scope
- All 30 Districts, Odisha
- Society Registration
- No. 1040/1820202600048
- Verification Authority
- Government of Odisha & NASTC
“NASTC – Together for Awareness, Support and a Better Tomorrow.”
Institutional Partners & Authorities
- Government of Odisha (Society Reg. No. 1040/1820202600048)
- National Health Mission, Odisha
- Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
- District Health & Welfare Administrations
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