Sundargarh: The Odisha government released the third phase of the first installment of the Subhadra Yojana with Rs 5,000 being transferred to the bank accounts of over 20 lakh women beneficiaries.
The amount was released at an event was inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Sundargarh district in the presence of Union Minister Jual Oram, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, and Panchayatiraj & Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik.
The Subhadra Yojana, a flagship initiative by the Odisha government, aims to empower women by providing them with financial support. As part of the scheme, women are being credited Rs 5,000 directly into their bank accounts. This third phase is a continuation of the government’s efforts to support women’s welfare, with more than 20 lakh beneficiaries selected for the payment.
Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida revealed all Anganwadi workers, as well as 22% of previously rejected applicants, will now be included as beneficiaries under the third phase of the scheme.
To date, over 60 lakh women have received financial assistance under the Subhadra Yojana.
Under the scheme, each beneficiary will receive Rs 10,000 per year in two instalments of Rs 5,000 each one on Rakhi Purnima, and the other on the International Women’s Day (March 8).
