The Odisha government has launched for women the Subhadra scheme, under which every eligible beneficiary aged between 21 and 60 years will receive a total of Rs 50,000 over a five-year period, specifically from 2024–2025 to 2028–2029. This financial assistance of Rs 10,000 will be distributed in two equal payments each year. The funds will be directly deposited into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, ensuring a seamless transaction linked to Aadhaar verification.
The launch of this initiative was marked by the Prime Minister’s transfer of funds into the bank accounts of over 10 lakh women, highlighting the government’s commitment to empowering women and promoting financial independence. This direct support aims to facilitate economic growth and enhance the livelihoods of women across the region.
Subhadra Yojana: Launch of the scheme
The scheme was launched on the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Odisha government earmarked a budget of Rs 55,825 crore for it. The aim of Subhadra Yojana is to make women self-reliant as well as encourage them to start their own business. This initiative will not only provide financial help but will also empower women at the social and economic level.
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Eligibility criteria to apply for Subhadra Yojana:
Residence: Only women who are natives of Odisha can apply for this scheme.
Ration card: It is mandatory for the woman’s name to be linked in the ration card.
Income limit: The total income of the family should not exceed Rs 2.50 lakh.
Age limit: Women from 21 to 60 years can avail the benefits of this scheme.
Subhadra Yojana application process:
To avail the benefits of the scheme, applicants have to visit the Subhadra portal. For offline application, applicants have to visit Anganwadi Center, Block Office, Local Body Office or Common Service Center. From there, get the form, fill it and submit it to the Common Service Center. If any mistake is found in the form, the application will not be accepted. For any information related to the scheme, toll free number 14678 can be contacted.
When will you receive the first instalment under Subhadra Yojana?
The first installment of Rs 5,000 was credited on September 17, 2024. The Odisha government will release the second instalment of Rs 5,000 on International Women’s Day (March 8, 2025) and the third instalment on Raksha Bandhan (August 19, 2025). Going forward, future instalments will also be released on these days for the next 5 years.
Subhadra Yojana: Documents required for application:
Documents required are – Aadhaar Card, Passport Size Photo, Birth Certificate, Bank Passbook and Residential Certificate.
The process of applying online through Subhadra Portal is as follows:
Step 1: First of all, visit the website https://subhadra.odisha.gov.in/.
Step 2: Click on the “Apply Now” button on the home page.
Step 3: Carefully fill in all the information asked in the form.
Step 4: After this, upload all the required documents.
Step 5: After filling all the information, click on the “Submit” button.
