Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced that fresh applications under the Subhadra Yojana will be accepted from April 1 to April 30, 2026, for the 2026–27 financial year, aiming to expand coverage of eligible women beneficiaries.
According to an official release, the month-long registration drive will be conducted through the Subhadra Portal to ensure that women who have not applied earlier get an opportunity to avail the scheme’s benefits.
Applicants must be women aged between 21 and 60 years as on April 1, 2026. Those found eligible will receive financial assistance of ₹10,000 annually, disbursed in two instalments, starting from the 2026–27 financial year and continuing for the duration of the scheme.
The government has clarified that only first-time applicants will be considered during this window. Women who have already applied under the scheme earlier will not be eligible to reapply.
New registrations can be completed through designated centres, including Common Service Centres (CSCs) and Ama Seva Kendras (ASKs). To facilitate the process, application forms will be made available free of cost at all Anganwadi Centres and offices of the Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs).
The Subhadra Yojana is a key initiative of the state government focused on women’s empowerment through direct financial support. Under this initiative, each beneficiary will receive Rs 50,000, divided into yearly installments, over a period of 5 years.
