Subhadra Yojana: Odisha Dy CM urges women beneficiaries residing outside state to apply soon

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida appealed to eligible women living and working outside the state to consider applying for the ambitious Subhadra Yojana at the earliest. The fourth phase of the first instalment will be disbursed soon.

Speaking to media persons on Tuesday, the Deputy CM stated "It has come to my notice that many women are currently outside the state and have not yet applied to join the scheme. I urge them to apply soon, and we will ensure that they receive financial assistance.”

Her statements come not long after she had emphasized the need for proper KYC. At least 2 lakh beneficiaries are yet to update their KYC, following which she had urged everyone to complete this process before the roll-out of the fourth phase, slated for late January 2025.

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The fourth phase of the Subhadra Yojana is set to benefit over 20 lakh women, with funds to be disbursed soon. Further, Pravati Parida had announced that a specific date for the release of the instalment amount will be declared after an inquiry takes place to account for the number of applicants.

Incidentally, the Odisha cabinet approved March 31, 2025, as the deadline for registration to avail benefits under the Subhadra Yojana for the financial year 2024-25. The assistance under the scheme will be released twice a year: International Women's Day on March 8 and Raksha Bandhan in August.

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Meanwhile, the Deputy CM also assured that the final beneficiaries will be finalised shortly and in the fourth phase, over 20 lakh women will receive financial benefits.