Women in Odisha to Get First Instalment of Subhadra Yojana in January 2025, Women will get Rs.10,000 per year
There is an important update regarding Subhadra Yojana in Odisha. The next phase of the disbursement of the first instalment under the Subhadra Yojana will take place in January 2025, according to Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida. In a recent announcement, Parida shared that the scrutiny of applications for the scheme will be completed by December 30, 2024. Following this, the disbursement process is expected to begin in January 2025.
Subhadra Yojana (introduced 17 September 2024) is a women-centric welfare scheme launched by the Government of Odisha aiming on empowering women aged 21 to 60 years by providing direct financial assistance. The initiative, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, intends to benefit over 1 crore women across the state of Odisha.
The main objective of the Subhadra Yojana is to provide financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections, thereby promoting economic empowerment. Women eligible under the scheme will receive ₹50,000 over a five-year period, starting from the fiscal year 2024–25. The funds are transferred directly into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through two annual instalments of ₹5,000, disbursed on Raksha Bandhan and International Women’s Day. Beneficiaries are provided with a “Subhadra Debit Card” to facilitate seamless transactions.
