Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced on Monday that eligible beneficiaries, who were previously excluded from receiving benefits under the Subhadra Yojana, will be provided financial assistance on April 22 and 23.
This follows a comprehensive survey aimed at identifying ineligible beneficiaries.
“We have received approximately 1.7 lakh new applications. This data was forwarded to the district headquarters on April 2. Following a survey, the financial assistance for eligible beneficiaries among these 1.7 lakh applications will be distributed on April 22 and 23,” said Pravati Parida while speaking to reporters after attending the Yoga Mahotsav at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
Parida further shared, “Yesterday, I spoke with five Subhadra beneficiaries who had been rejected. I learned that they received the first installment but later took loans, declaring an income of over Rs 5 lakh, which led to the withholding of their second installment. To address this, we will conduct door-to-door surveys, ensuring that financially vulnerable persons receive the support they need. The survey process will begin on April 14.”
The Deputy Chief Minister also made it clear that no new applications will be accepted moving forward.
To address outstanding issues, a special outreach program will be organized to ensure that financial assistance reaches the deserving beneficiaries.
