Odisha Subhadra Scheme

Under the Subhadra Scheme, Women Beneficiaries of Odisha will get financial assistance of Rs. 50,000/- in 5 years. Each year, they will get Rs. 10,000/ -per year in 2 equal installments of Rs. 5,000/- each on International Women’s Day and Raksha Bandhan.
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Introduction of Subhadra Scheme Odisha: A Brief Insight

• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the Subhadra Scheme in Odisha on the 17th of September 2024.
• The main objective of the Odisha Government behind launching this scheme in the state is to empower women financially and make them self-reliant in terms of money.
• This scheme is implemented by the Women and Child Development Department of the Odisha Government.
• The government will provide financial assistance of Rs. 50,000/- under the Subhadra Scheme to all eligible women beneficiaries disbursed in 5 years.
• Each year for 5 years, women beneficiaries will get financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- per year.
• Rs, 10,000/- per year will also be disbursed to women beneficiaries in 2 equal installments of Rs. 5,000/- each.
• The first Installment of the Subhadra Scheme will be transferred in the bank account of women beneficiaries on the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8th of March every year.
• And the second installment of the Subhadra Scheme will be disbursed to women beneficiaries on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan every year.
• Subhadra ATM cum Debit Card will also be provided to women beneficiaries to boost digital transactions.
• Any woman beneficiary who has a maximum digital transaction in a year will get an incentive of Rs. 500/- under the Subhadra Scheme.
• From each Gram Panchayat and Urban Local Body, 100 women beneficiaries will be selected for incentives on digital transactions.
• Financial Assistance of Rs. 50,000/- for 5 years will only be provided to those women beneficiaries who are permanent residents of Odisha and whose ages are between 21 years to 60 years.
• Apart from that, Families who have NFSA or SFSS Ration Cards are only eligible.
• If any family doesn’t have an  NFSA or SFSS Ration Card, they are also eligible to apply for the Subhadra Scheme if their annual family income is less than Rs. 2,50,000/- in a year.
• Financial Assistance under the Subhadra Scheme will be transferred directly into the Aadhaar Linked Bank Account of the female beneficiary.
• Odisha Government also launched the Official Website in which complete information about the scheme is available.
• The government of Odisha expected that around 1 crore women beneficiaries would get the benefit of financial assistance under this scheme.
• This Scheme is only operational for 5 years from 2024-2025 to 2028-2029.
• Subhadra Yojana Beneficiary List by District, Block, and GP/ Ward can be checked here.
• Scheme Application Form can be collected free of cost from Mo Seba Kendra or the Anganwadi Centre.
• In case any help or assistance is required regarding this Scheme of the Odisha Government, the beneficiary can call on “14678”.
• The last date to apply for the Subhadra Scheme is 31 March 2025.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

• Each eligible woman beneficiary of the State will the the following benefits from the Odisha Government under the Subhadra Scheme :-
  

  Women Beneficiary will get Financial Assistance of Rs. 50,000/- for 5 Years. Each Year, Women beneficiaries will get Rs. 10,000/- under the Subhadra Scheme. This Rs. 10,000/- per year will also be disbursed in 2 equal installments of Rs. 5,000/- each. First Installment will be provided on International Women’s Day on 8th March, and Second Installment will be provided on Raksha Bandhan. For Digital Transactions, Subhadra ATM-cum-Debit Card will also be given to Women Beneficiary. 100 Women Beneficiaries in each Gram Panchayat/ Urban Local Body will get an additional incentive of Rs. 500/- for maximum digital transactions in the year.

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

• Government of Odisha sets the following eligibility conditions for women beneficiaries in order to provide them the benefit of yearly financial assistance under the  Subhadra Scheme :-
  

  The beneficiary should be a Woman who is a Permanent Resident of Odisha. The Age of Women Beneficiaries should be more than 21 years and less than 60 years. Women Beneficiary Date of Birth should be between 02/07/1964 to 01/07/2003. Having a National Food Security Ration Card (NFSA) or State Food Security Scheme Ration Card (SFSS) is mandatorily required. If Any woman beneficiary doesn’t have an NFSA or SFSS Ration Card then she is also eligible to apply if her family’s annual income is less than Rs. 2,50,000/-.

Ineligibility Conditions

• If any woman beneficiary falls within the ambit of any of the below-mentioned ineligibility criteria of the Subhadra Scheme, then she is not eligible to apply for financial assistance :-
  

  If any woman is a beneficiary of any pension or scholarship scheme in which she is receiving Rs. 1,500/- per month, assistance is not eligible. State or Central Government Employee. (Both Retired or Serving) If any member of a family is an income tax payer. If a woman’s family has a former or current MP or MLA. If the Beneficiary Women’s Family has more than 10 Acres of Non-Irrigated Land or 5 Acres of Irrigated Land. If the Family has 4 4-wheeler vehicle. (Tractors, Mini Trucks, and Small Commercial Vehicles are exempted)

Documents Required to be Attached

• Documents that are required to be attached at the time of applying for financial assistance of 50,000/- for 5 years under the Subhadra Scheme of the Odisha Government are mentioned below :-
  

  Domicile or Residence Proof of Odisha. Aadhar Card of Women Beneficiary. Bank Account Details. NFSA/ SFSS Card. Certificate of Income. (Not older than 6 months) Caste Certificate. Mobile Number. 1 Passport Size Photo.

How Beneficiaries Can Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

• Women Beneficiaries who are not registered under the Subhadra Scheme of the Odisha Government can register themselves till the 31st of March 2025.
• Registration of Women will be done through the Offline Application Form.
• Application Forms can be collected free of cost from any of the following offices :-
  • Common Service Centres.
  • Anganwadi Centres.
  • Block Offices.
  • Urban Local Bodies Offices.
  • MO Seva Kendras.
  • Gram Panchayat/ Sabha Office.
• Collect the Application Form of the Subhadra Scheme and Fill it correctly without making any mistakes.
• Attach all the required documents with the Application Form.
• Now, submit the Application Form and all relevant documents in the Common Service Centre or Mo Seba Kendra.
• Concerned Officials of the Department will verify the beneficiary women’s details from the Government Database.
• Selected Women Beneficiary will get financial assistance of Rs. 50,000/- for 5 years in 5 installments of Rs. 10,000/- per year.
• Subhadra ATM-cum-Debit Card will also be issued in the name of the beneficiary women to facilitate financial transactions which can be collected from the Anganwadi Centre or Block Office.
• Beneficiary Women can check the Subhadra Scheme Application Status by logging in with the help of their Aadhaar Number.
  
• If any woman beneficiary faces any difficulty regarding the Subhadra Scheme, then she can file an Online Complaint on the Official Website by entering their Aadhaar Number.
  

Application Process of Subhadra Yojana

Important Links Available

• Official Website of Subhadra Scheme Odisha.
• Application Status of Subhadra Scheme Odisha.
• Beneficiary List of Subhadra Scheme Odisha.
• Register Grievance/ Complaint for Subhadra Scheme Odisha.
• Rejected Beneficiary List of Subhadra Scheme Odisha.
• Official Website of Odisha Women and Child Development Department.
• List of Mo Seva Kendra in Odisha.
• English Guidelines of Subhadra Scheme Odisha.
• Oriya Guidelines of Subhadra Yojana Odisha.
• FAQs of Subhadra Jojana Odisha.
• Mobile Application of Subhadra Odisha.

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

• Contact Number of Subhadra Scheme Odisha :- 14678.
• Helpline Number of Women and Child Development Department Odisha :- 0674 2536775.
• Contact Email of Women and Child Development Department Odisha :- wcdsec.or@nic.in.
• Address of Women and Child Development Department Odisha :-
  Odisha State Secretariat, Sachivalaya Marg,
  Unit – 2, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751001.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Odisha Government’s Subhadra Scheme?
  -It is a financial assistance scheme launched by the Odisha Government to empower women by providing Rs. 50,000/- over a period of 5 years.
• When was the Subhadra Scheme launched in Odisha?
  -The scheme was officially launched on 17th September 2024.
• How is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?
  -Women beneficiaries receive Rs. 10,000/- per year in two equal installments of Rs. 5,000/- each on International Women’s Day and Raksha Bandhan.
• Who is eligible to receive the benefits under the Subhadra Scheme?
  -Permanent women residents of Odisha aged between 21 and 60 years with NFSA/SFSS ration cards or annual family income less than Rs. 2.5 lakh are eligible.
• Can women without NFSA or SFSS cards apply for the scheme?
  -Yes, if their annual family income is less than Rs. 2.5 lakh, they are eligible even without those ration cards.
• How can women apply for financial assistance?
  -By collecting and submitting a filled application form along with documents at Common Service Centres, Mo Seba Kendras, or Anganwadi Centres.
• What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
  -Aadhaar Card, NFSA/SFSS Card or Income Certificate, Bank details, Domicile proof, Mobile number, Passport size photo, and Caste certificate if applicable.
• Are there any exclusion criteria under the Subhadra Scheme?
  -Yes, women receiving Rs. 1,500/- monthly pension/ scholarship, government employees, income taxpayers, families with MP/MLAs, 4-wheelers, or large landholdings are ineligible.
• How will the funds be disbursed to eligible beneficiaries?
  -The money will be directly transferred to the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the beneficiary.
• What is the purpose of the Subhadra ATM-cum-Debit Card?
  -To promote digital transactions and make fund usage easier for the beneficiaries.
• Is there any incentive for digital transactions under this scheme?
  -Yes, top 100 women from each GP/Urban Local Body with maximum digital transactions will get Rs. 500/- incentive annually.
• How can applicants check the status of their application?
  -By logging into the Subhadra Scheme portal using their Aadhaar Number.
• Where can beneficiaries get the Subhadra application form?
  -Forms are available free of cost at Mo Seba Kendras, CSCs, Anganwadi Centres, Gram Panchayat Offices, and Block Offices.
• What should a woman do if she faces any issue with the scheme or application process?
  -She can call the helpline number 14678 or submit an online complaint through the official Subhadra Scheme portal.

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