The government has launched a new scheme to make women financially strong. This is the Subhadra scheme, under which women will be given Rs 10,000 annually. This scheme was launched on the occasion of PM Narendra Modi's birthday on 17 September 2024, which is a special scheme for the women of Odisha (Odisha Government Scheme). Under this scheme, Rs 10,000 will be given annually in two installments. Let us know when these two installments will be released.
It is considered India's largest women-centric scheme. The Prime Minister had said that more than 1 crore women of Odisha will benefit from this scheme. Under the Subhadra Yojana, eligible women will be given financial assistance of Rs 50,000 during the next five years (2024-2029). Women of Odisha will be given Rs 10,000 every year.
When will the installment be released?
Women will be issued Rs 10,000 in two installments. Under the Subhadra scheme, the first installment of Rs 5,000 will be given on the day of Rakhi Purnima and the second installment of Rs 5,000 will be given on International Women's Day i.e. March 8. This money will be sent directly to the bank accounts of women through DBT i.e. Direct Benefit Transfer. As soon as the scheme started, money has been deposited in the accounts of more than 10 lakh women.
Who can apply?
- Any woman who is a native of Odisha can apply for this scheme.
- The name of the woman should be added to the ration card under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) or State Food Security Scheme (SFSS).
- To avail the benefits of the scheme, the family income of the woman should not exceed Rs 2.50 lakh.
- Only women between the age of 21 to 60 years can apply for this scheme.
What is the process to apply?
To apply online, you have to visit the Subhadra portal. For offline application, you have to visit any Anganwadi center, Seva Kendra, Block Office, Urban Local Body Office, Common Service Center. Here printed forms will be given for free, which can be filled and submitted to the nearest Common Service Center. After the form is submitted, the government will check it with its database. Correct information has to be filled in the form, otherwise the form will be rejected if any mistake is found. No fee is charged for applying under this scheme.
How to apply online?
- First of all visit the official website subhadra.odisha.gov.in.
- Click on “Apply Now” on the home page.
- Fill all the details in the form given there (name, email, phone number, and address).
- After this upload all the required documents like Aadhar card, birth certificate and photo.
- Fill all the details correctly and click on the submit button.
What documents are required?
To apply online through Subhadra Yojana Portal you will need Aadhar Card, Passport Size Photo, Date of Birth Certificate, Bank Account Details, Address Proof, Caste Certificate, Residence Certificate, Mobile Number and Email Address and Signature.