Odisha Chief Minister Unveils Subhadra Scheme: ₹50,000 for One Crore Women
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Subhadra Scheme |
| Launched by | Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi |
| Government | BJP |
| Financial Allocation | ₹55,825 crore |
| Target Beneficiaries | One crore women aged 21 to 60 |
| Amount per Beneficiary | ₹50,000 over five years (₹10,000 annually in two installments of ₹5,000) |
| Installment Dates | Rakhi Purnima and International Women's Day |
| Implementation Period | 2024-25 to 2028-29 |
| Payment Method | Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (APBS), Subhadra debit card |
| Incentives | ₹500 to 100 beneficiaries per gram panchayat/urban local body for highest digital transactions |
| Exclusion Criteria | Economically privileged women, government employees, income tax payees |
| Opposition Criticism | BJD criticizes the two-year delay in distributing ₹50,000 as promised |