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Subhadra Yojana: Odisha’s Women-Centric Welfare Scheme

Subhadra Yojana: Odisha’s Women-Centric Welfare Scheme

Odisha has transferred Rs 20,648 crore to over one crore women beneficiaries under the Subhadra Yojana in four instalments as of 10 July 2026; the fifth instalment of Rs 5,000 per beneficiary is scheduled for Rakhi Purnima in August 2026.

Scheme at a glance

  • Launch: 17 September 2024.
  • Benefit quantum: Rs 50,000 per beneficiary over five years (Rs 10,000 per year).
  • Target group: Resident women aged 21–60 years.

Instalment pattern

  • Annual disbursal: Two instalments of Rs 5,000 each per year.
  • Fixed dates: Rakhi Purnima (first instalment) and International Women’s Day (8 March, second instalment).

Coverage and recent figures

  • Total disbursed: Rs 20,648 crore across four instalments (as of 10 July 2026).
  • Beneficiaries reached: Over 1.0 crore women have received payments.
  • Applications registered: Approximately 1.15 crore; ~1.01 crore deemed eligible for the fifth instalment after verification.

Administration and timelines

  • Implementing agency: Odisha government through the State Women and Child Development Department.
  • Verification deadline: Field verification to be completed by 25 July 2026 for disbursal preparation.

IASPOINT Booster Facts

  • Per-beneficiary arithmetic: Rs 10,000/year = two instalments of Rs 5,000; total Rs 50,000 over five years.
  • Key exam dates: Launch 17 Sep 2024; instalment dates linked to Rakhi Purnima and 8 March.
Last Modified: July 13, 2026

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