Bhubaneswar: The State government on Thursday disbursed the latest instalment of assistance under the ‘Subhadra’ scheme, transferring more than Rs315 crore directly to the bank accounts of over 4.57 lakh beneficiaries.
The disbursement was carried out during a special programme held at Krushi Shiksha Sadan, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, where Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi released the funds through direct benefit transfer.
Addressing a gathering, Majhi said: “The Subhadra scheme is not just a financial assistance programme – it is a new sunrise of self-reliance for the women of Odisha. Today, financial support worth Rs315 crore has been credited directly into the bank accounts of more than 4.57 lakh beneficiaries. Mothers who were earlier left out due to various technical reasons have also been included in the process today, because our government’s clear resolve is that not a single eligible beneficiary will be deprived of this scheme. This marks a new chapter in the journey of economic empowerment of Odisha’s strong and inspiring mothers and sisters.”
He pointed out women who were previously left out due to technical issues were also included in the process, underlining the government’s commitment to ensure that no eligible beneficiary is deprived of the benefits.
Describing Subhadra as more than a financial assistance initiative, the CM said the scheme is now playing a wider role in supporting women’s dreams and self-reliance across the State. Along with monetary support, beneficiaries are also being provided with skill development training and entrepreneurship-focused guidance to help them build sustainable livelihoods, according to a post on X by Majhi.
