New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Women and Child Development Pravati Parida on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi ahead of the release of the fifth instalment of the state government’s flagship SUBHADRA scheme.
During the meeting, Parida apprised the Prime Minister of the preparations for the disbursement, scheduled for August 28, 2026, on the occasion of Rakhi Purnima. The instalment will be released from Nayagarh in Odisha.
Under the fifth instalment, each eligible beneficiary will receive ₹5,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). According to the latest preparations, 1,03,26,162 eligible women beneficiaries are expected to receive the assistance, with the total disbursement exceeding ₹5,160 crore.
Parida also briefed the Prime Minister on the measures being taken by the Odisha government to ensure the smooth and timely transfer of funds to eligible beneficiaries. The preparations include beneficiary verification, completion of e-KYC, Aadhaar-linked bank accounts, NPCI mapping and other necessary banking arrangements.
The Deputy Chief Minister highlighted the significance of the fifth instalment in advancing the state government’s efforts towards the economic empowerment and financial inclusion of women across Odisha.
Prime Minister Modi had launched the SUBHADRA scheme in Bhubaneswar on September 17, 2024. The flagship women-centric scheme of the Odisha government provides financial assistance of ₹50,000 to eligible women over five years, with ₹10,000 disbursed annually in two equal instalments of ₹5,000 each through DBT.
The upcoming fifth instalment marks another milestone in the implementation of the scheme, as the state government continues its efforts to strengthen women’s economic independence and ensure the transparent and efficient delivery of welfare benefits.
