Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government distributed Rs 115 crore to 2.30 lakh new women beneficiaries under the Subhadra Yojana on Thursday.
Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who oversees the women and child development department, directly transferred Rs 5,000 to each of the 2.30 lakh women through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Since its launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17 last year, the state government has disbursed financial assistance under the scheme in five phases, benefiting over one crore women.
Subhadra Yojana aims to provide Rs 50,000 to eligible women aged 21 to 60 years over five years (2024-25 to 2028-29).
In its 2024 election manifesto, the BJP had promised to provide Rs 50,000 to one crore poor women in the state. “Now, that promise has been fulfilled,” Parida added.
The second instalment of Rs 5,000 will be disbursed to all the beneficiaries in a single transaction on International Women’s Day on March 8.
She also announced that the state government has decided to release 10 months pending salaries for women workers under the Mission Shakti department, including Bank Mitras, master bookkeepers, Krishi Mitras, and Prani Mitras.
Furthermore, the government will provide a bonus of Rs 1,500 to each Anganwadi worker and Rs 500 to each Anganwadi assistant in recognition of their dedication to reaching one crore women under the Subhadra scheme.
