Bhubaneswar: The second instalment Subhadra Yojana will be released by the Odisha government at a special event to be held in Berhampur on March 8.
Announcing this on Friday, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said that the money under the scheme would be disbursed to around one crore women beneficiaries on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
“Subhadra Yojana will touch the target of one crore. At least one crore women will receive their money during a special programme on March 8 in Berhampur,” she said.
Over 98 lakh women have so far been benefitted under the scheme in last four phases of first instalment.
Stating that the organising committee is meticulously planning the event to ensure a seamless distribution process, officials said transparency and efficiency are at the core of this initiative, aiming to deliver tangible benefits to the recipients.
The scheme forms part of a broader strategy to ensure that financial resources effectively reach those most in need, contributing to both economic stability and social welfare.
Subhadra Yojana was launched on September 17, 2024, after formation of BJP government in Odisha. While Rs 5,000 was credited to bank accounts of 25 women beneficiaries in first phase, around 39 lakh women were benefitted under the scheme in the second phase on Oct 9 last year. The 3rd phase money was disbursed to 20 lakh women beneficiaries on November 24 and more than 18 lakh women beneficiaries received Rs 5,000 amount on February 8, 2025.
The scheme will be implemented within 2024-25 and 2028-29 financial years. The state government has made an outlay of Rs 55, 825 crore for this purpose.
