Subhadra Yojana of Odisha: Rs 5,000 to 20 Lakh Women – 6 Key Takeaways
 

The Odisha government, as part of its empowerment model for women, has given the third tranche of Rs 5,000 under the Subhadra Yojana to more than 20 lakh women. It was distributed in Sundargarh on November 24, 2024. The Subhadra Yojana is an initiative of the state for empowering women and financially independent women.

1. Overview of Subhadra Yojana

The aim of the Subhadra Yojana is to provide direct financial aid worth Rs 5,000 to empower women in Odisha. The scheme targets women between 21 and 60 years of age who are native to Odisha and do not come under disqualifications such as government employment or tax payment.

2. Eligibility for Financial Assistance

To be eligible for the Rs 5,000 transfer, women are supposed to earn a combined household income of less than Rs 2.5 lakh annually. Also, the identity of beneficiaries should not exceed ₹1,500 in combination from other government schemes. These measures ensure that help is provided to the most deprived women of the state.

3. Subhadra Yojana Effectiveness

This program has already reached over 80 lakh women and is likely to cover over 1 crore women by the end of December 2024. According to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, this amount has so far been allocated for over Rs 1,000 crore - the biggest welfare scheme of the state.

4. How to check the beneficiary status

You can check if you are eligible for the scheme and get a confirmation about your installment as follows:

You need to visit the official website, which is subhadra.odisha.gov.in.
Go to the "Beneficiary List."
Select the district, tehsil, and gram panchayat.
If your name appears, then you will receive the direct payment. 

5. Support from the Society

The Subhadra Yojana has garnered massive popularity, with more than 100 million women digitally organizing their documents to apply for the scheme. Self-help groups and Asha workers have played a crucial role in spreading awareness and assisting with the application process.

6. Future Plans for Women Empowerment

The success of the Subhadra Yojana has led the Odisha government to express its commitment towards women's development. The Chief Minister said the scheme would continue to grow, helping more mothers and sisters across the state achieve financial independence.

Together, the Mission Shakti scheme providing interest-free loans, a reflection of the government's initiatives toward women's participation in the state's economic and social fabric.