Odisha Deputy CM launches 'Subhadra Yojana' portal in Bhubaneswar
Sep 02, 2024
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 2 : Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida launched the BJP government's 'Subhadra Yojana' portal at the Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Monday.
Speaking to ANI, the Deputy CM said, "Subhadra Yojana is a flagship scheme under the Odisha government in which there are over 1 crore women beneficiaries."
"Beneficiaries willing to apply for the flagship scheme can now visit the official website of Subhadra and avail the benefits by sharing the necessary details. It will be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17," said Deputy CM Pravati Parida.
Earlier, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida emphasised the key aspects of the Subhadra Yojana, revealing that the scheme has allocated a budget of Rs 10,000 crore, adding that a list of 1.5 crore women has been compiled, and a standard operating procedure will be established to determine the distribution of funds.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had earlier announced that the state government was planning to launch the Subhadra Yojana in Odisha in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, coinciding with his birthday.
Replying to the discussion on the motion of thanks on the governor's address in the Assembly, the chief minister said the Odisha government has decided to pay Rs 50,000 to women, who comprise 50 per cent population of the state.
"No development can be achieved by ignoring women. The dream of every woman for financial independence and empowerment will be fulfilled with the implementation of the scheme," he said.
Majhi further said the BJP government has been formed to fulfil the hopes, aspirations and dreams of 4.5 crore people in Odisha.The government has started to establish 'Odia Asmita' and bring all-round development through a transparent administration.
"The first duty of the state government is to protect Odia Asmita through enrichment of language, literature, culture and heritage, for which a corpus fund of Rs 200 crore has been established. The government has started implementing these from the first day of coming to office," he said.
The Odisha government has launched the Subhadra Yojana to empower women by providing Rs 50,000 in financial assistance.
