Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced on Saturday that the first instalment of the Subhadra Yojana, originally scheduled for Raksha Bandhan, will now be released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on September 17 and launch the Subhadra Yojana.
Parida made this announcement during a party programme in Puri, addressing criticism from Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, who had earlier questioned the guidelines set forth by the BJP government.
In her statement, Parida clarified that 1.08 crore women have been included in the list of beneficiaries for the Subhadra Yojana. She emphasised that the scheme will extend its benefits to widows, Divyang women, and women artists who are already receiving allowances.
“If a woman wishes to register for the scheme, she can do so through a self-declaration process, which will require approval from the local MLA. Additionally, women who turn 21 by July 1, 2024, will also be eligible for the benefits under the scheme,” Parida added.
