Massive Direct Benefit Transfer Scheduled

More than 1 crore 20 lakh women in Odisha will receive the fourth installment of funds under the Subhadra Yojana on Monday. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Friday. According to her, the state government will transfer over ₹5,000 crore directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts as part of this installment.

Scheme Expands with New Beneficiaries

The latest disbursement will also include 2.13 lakh new beneficiaries, significantly expanding the program’s coverage. Officials noted that the beneficiary list remains dynamic to ensure that eligible women continue to be included in the scheme.

Parida explained that the process is continuous and adaptive, ensuring that women receive support at appropriate stages of their lives.

Dynamic Eligibility System

Explaining the structure of the program, Parida said that women turning 21 years old become eligible for inclusion in the Subhadra Yojana, while those crossing the age of 60 transition to pension schemes. This mechanism allows the government to maintain uninterrupted financial support for women across different life stages.

Financial Support for Women’s Empowerment

The Subhadra Yojana was launched to provide ₹50,000 to eligible women between the ages of 21 and 60 over a five-year period. The initiative is considered one of the state government’s key programs aimed at promoting economic independence and gender equality.

Direct Transfers to Ensure Transparency

Officials confirmed that funds are distributed through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, allowing money to be credited directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts. This method helps reduce delays and improves transparency in the distribution process.

Positive Impact on Household Finances

With the latest installment, the scheme continues to reach millions of women across the state. Many beneficiaries have described the program as transformative for household finances, especially at a time when rising living costs are affecting families.

Government officials say the initiative is playing an important role in strengthening financial security and encouraging self-reliance among women in Odisha.

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Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida today chaired a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan to address gaps in the implementation of the Subhadra Scheme and ensure that no eligible woman is left out in its third phase of coverage.

Focus on Identifying Left-Out Beneficiaries

The meeting centred on finding new women beneficiaries who had not been included earlier. Addressing a press conference after the review, Parida announced that a door-to-door survey would be launched to identify the 2.85 lakh women left out. Field officers have been directed to complete the exercise and submit reports within the next 15 days.

Grievance Redressal Portal Soon

To make complaint lodging simpler, the government will activate a dedicated grievance portal within two days, where excluded beneficiaries can submit their complaints and request re-inclusion.

Key Review Findings

The review threw up several anomalies:

• 15,884 women were marked dead though they are alive.

• 36,702 women were excluded for owning four-wheelers.

• 21,035 beneficiaries were deleted for filing income tax returns.

• 1,33,691 women farmers/paddy sellers were removed due to registration issues.

Parida assured that these cases would be reviewed once again, and a final decision will be taken after consultation with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Departments Roped in for Verification

For cross-checking, the Women & Child Development Department has sought support from other departments:

• Transport Department to verify vehicle ownership.

• Food Supplies Department to validate ration card details.

• Health Department to confirm the status of deceased beneficiaries.

Parida noted that most exclusions were the result of technical errors like missing ration cards or incomplete KYC details, which will be rectified during the verification drive.

Towards Inclusive Welfare

The Subhadra Scheme, aimed at empowering women through direct cash transfer, has faced criticism earlier for exclusion errors. This corrective review, Parida emphasised, is a decisive step towards inclusive welfare, ensuring eligible women do not miss out in the coming phases.

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