Subhadra Yojana
Subhadra Yojana Odisha gives ₹50,000 aid to women aged 21-60. Know eligibility, benefits, documents, application process & beneficiary list details.
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What is Subhadra Yojana?
Subhadra Yojana is a flagship welfare scheme launched by the Government of Odisha under the Women and Child Development Department. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance and social protection to women from economically weaker sections, especially those aged between 21 to 60 years.
It was officially launched on 17 September 2024 with the goal of promoting women’s empowerment, financial inclusion, and household financial stability in the state.
Key Features of Subhadra Yojana
Total Benefit: Each eligible woman receives ₹50,000 over a period of five years (2024–2029).
Annual Disbursement: Women get ₹10,000 every year.
Installments: Payment is given in two equal instalments of ₹5,000 each.
Payment Dates: The two instalments are credited on Raksha Bandhan (August) and International Women’s Day (8 March) every year.
Mode of Transfer: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Subhadra Debit Card: Women will be given a debit card for easy transactions.
Digital Incentives: The top 100 women in each Gram Panchayat or Urban Local Body making the most digital transactions may get an extra incentive of ₹500 annually.
Latest Update on Subhadra Yojana 2025
On Raksha Bandhan (9 August 2025), the government disbursed the third instalment of ₹5,000 to over one crore women beneficiaries.
Some women were excluded after verification due to ineligibility (owning excess land, vehicles, or filing income tax).
The government has announced a door-to-door survey to identify wrongly excluded women and plans to offer compensatory lump-sum payments where feasible.
Eligibility Criteria for Subhadra Yojana Odisha
To apply for the scheme, women must fulfill the following conditions:
Must be a resident of Odisha.
Age should be between 21 to 60 years.
Belong to economically weaker sections (EWS):
Either hold an NFSA / SFSS ration card, or
If not, family annual income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
Ineligibility Conditions
Women will not be eligible for Subhadra Yojana if they fall under any of these categories:
Already receiving a government pension or high financial assistance from other schemes.
Government employees or income tax payers.
Families owning large agricultural land or four-wheelers/other luxury vehicles beyond specified limits.
Documents Required for Subhadra Yojana
To apply for the scheme, applicants need to submit the following documents:
Aadhaar card (linked with bank account).
Proof of residence.
Income certificate (if not holding NFSA/SFSS card).
Active mobile number for OTP-based eKYC verification.
How to Apply for Subhadra Yojana
Women can apply for Subhadra Yojana both through online and offline modes.
Online Application: Visit the official Subhadra Yojana portal (subhadra.odisha.gov.in) and fill in the registration form. Upload scanned documents and complete eKYC verification.
Offline Application: Submit forms through Anganwadi Centres, Block Offices, Mo Seva Kendras, or Common Service Centres (CSCs).
Checking Application Status & Beneficiary List
Applicants can check their application status on the Subhadra Yojana portal using Aadhaar number.
District-wise and block-wise beneficiary lists are also published regularly on the portal.
Importance and Impact of Subhadra Yojana
The scheme is more than just financial aid; it strives for women’s empowerment in Odisha by:
Reducing economic dependency through direct financial support.
Promoting financial inclusion by encouraging women to use formal banking services.
Boosting digital literacy and digital transactions.
Allowing women to manage their household needs, education, and health expenses independently.
Pros of Subhadra Yojana
Transparent Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) ensures no corruption or leakages.
Bi-annual installments provide steady financial support to women.
Empowers both rural and urban women equally.
Promotes long-term financial habits like saving, digital payments, and banking awareness.
Challenges in Implementing Subhadra Scheme
Lack of awareness about the scheme in some rural areas.
Aadhaar-bank linking issues causing transaction failures.
Perceived unfair exclusions during verification checks.
Occasional delays in payment disbursement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Subhadra Yojana is a women empowerment scheme launched by the Odisha Government in 2024. It provides ₹50,000 financial assistance over five years to eligible women aged 21-60 years.
Each beneficiary receives a total of ₹50,000, given as ₹10,000 annually in two instalments of ₹5,000, on Raksha Bandhan and International Women’s Day.