The Odisha government has announced that the next installment of financial assistance under its flagshipSubhadra Yojanawill be released to over one crore beneficiaries on March 8.
Deputy Chief MinisterPravati Paridamade the announcement on Tuesday, saying the funds would be credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
In the latest update, over 4.57 lakh beneficiaries have already received their Subhadra Yojana assistance, with the funds credited successfully into their accounts. This includes a large number of women who were previously pending due to documentation issues or other formalities.
The Subhadra Yojana, introduced by theOdishagovernment, aims to uplift women financially by providing them with direct cash assistance.
The programme has seen consistent progress, with periodic rounds of payouts reaching women in both urban and rural areas. Officials say the automation of the disbursement process through Direct Benefit Transfer has helped reduce delays and ensure transparency.
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The upcoming release to more than one crore beneficiaries will mark one of the largest rollouts under the scheme so far. “This is a significant step in empowering women and supporting their financial independence,” said an official.
Authorities have also been working closely with local administrations to ensure that eligible women who had faced challenges in earlier rounds are now included. The government’s focus remains on clearing pending cases and addressing grievances raised by applicants.
