Subhadra Scheme Fifth Instalment Released to Over 1.03 Crore Women

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday released the fifth instalment of the Subhadra Yojana from the Lathipada ground in Nayagarh. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida also joined the Chief Minister at the state-level programme and facilitated the fund transfer to beneficiaries.

A total of 1,03,26,162 women beneficiaries received the fifth instalment under the scheme. An amount of ₹5,163 crore and ₹8 lakh was transferred directly to their bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism.

The fifth instalment also includes 2,21,054 new beneficiaries, who received their first instalment under the scheme this time.

Subhadra Fifth Instalment Reaches Balangir Beneficiaries

A district-level programme was also organised in Balangir at the auditorium hall of Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital following the launch of the fifth instalment programme by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Nayagarh.

Around 4.29 lakh beneficiaries in Balangir district received the fifth instalment directly in their bank accounts.

Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, MP Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo, Kantabanji MLA Laxman Bag, Balangir Collector Gaurav Shivaji Isalwar and other district-level officials attended the programme.

Women to Receive ₹50,000 Over Five Years

The Subhadra Yojana provides ₹5,000 per instalment to every eligible woman through DBT. The scheme was launched on September 17, 2024.

Under the scheme, eligible women receive ₹10,000 annually in two instalments—one around Raksha Bandhan and another around International Women’s Day. The financial assistance will continue for five years, taking the total benefit to ₹50,000 per beneficiary.

The fifth instalment marks another major transfer under the scheme, aimed at providing direct financial support to women across Odisha.