Bhubaneswar: Preparations are underway for the disbursement of the first installment of funds under the fourth phase of the Subhadra Yojana, scheduled for December 25.
This flagship scheme, aimed at empowering women financially, has already provided the first instalment of ₹5,000 each to over 80 lakh beneficiaries by the end of the third phase.
As of December 1, a total of 1,05,36,612 applications have been received under the scheme. Authorities are now expediting the verification process to include both new applicants and those who missed out earlier.
By December 6, the list of eligible and ineligible beneficiaries will be published at the block, urban, or municipal levels, followed by a 7-day window for complaints.
A high-level meeting chaired by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Tuesday reviewed the progress of application verification.
Shubha Sarma, Principal Secretary of the Women and Child Development Department, along with district collectors and municipal corporation officials, participated in the virtual meeting.
Field teams, including Anganwadi workers and Bank Mitras, have been directed to reach out to beneficiaries, resolve issues related to fund transfers, and create awareness.
A total of 8,43,839 applicants, including both NFSA and non-NFSA beneficiaries, are yet to complete their e-KYC. Biometric e-KYC is mandatory for those who have submitted OTP-based applications.
Additionally, help desks have been set up to address complaints, which will be logged on the Subhadra portal for quick resolution.
Beneficiaries can also use the portal to access e-KYC information and an opt-out feature for those not wishing to avail of the scheme benefits. So far, 18,735 beneficiaries have opted out of the scheme.
Authorities are ensuring that no fee is charged for e-KYC completion, emphasizing beneficiary awareness. The government remains committed to ensuring a smooth and transparent disbursement process for all eligible applicants.
