Subhadra Yojana 3rd Installment of ₹5,000 to be Paid on August 9: Check If You are Eligible

The Odisha government has decided to distribute the 3rd installment of ₹5,000 under the Subhadra Yojana to over 1 crore women beneficiaries on August 9, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan (Rakhee Purnima).

Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, 2024, the Subhadra Yojana is a flagship women-centric welfare initiative of Odisha government. The scheme aims to empower eligible women between the ages of 21 and 60 years by providing ₹50,000 over 5 years, from 2024-25 to 2028-29, in two equal yearly installments of ₹5,000 each.

What are the Eligibility Criteria for Subhadra Yojana?

To qualify for financial assistance under the Subhadra Yojana, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Must be a resident of Odisha.
• Should be covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) or the State Food Security Scheme (SFSS). Those not covered under these schemes can still apply if their annual family income is below ₹2.5 lakh.
• Age must be between 21 and 60 years as of the qualifying date.
• Should not be receiving any other financial assistance (such as pension, scholarships, etc.) amounting to ₹18,000 per annum (₹1,500 per month) or more from any government scheme.
• Must not be an Income Tax payee.

Women engaged in honorarium-based roles such as ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, Community Resource Persons, and Master Bookkeepers, or those hired via outsourcing agencies, are eligible if they meet all other conditions.

Conclusion

With this upcoming installment of Subhadra Yojana, the government continues to push its agenda of inclusive growth and women empowerment, even as it works to address administrative bottlenecks in scheme implementation.

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