How is the financial assistance disbursed?

Beneficiaries receive ₹10,000 annually in two instalments of ₹5,000 each, deposited directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts on Raksha Bandhan and International Women’s Day.

Who is eligible for Subhadra Yojana?

Unemployed or underpaid women from low-income families in Odisha, aged 21–60, who are not government employees or income tax payers, are eligible.

What documents are required for application?

AADHAAR card, bank details, residential and income certificates, and a recent passport-sized photo are mandatory for verification.

How can women apply for Subhadra Yojana?

Applications can be submitted online by completing e-KYC, providing personal details, and uploading required documents on the scheme's official website.

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What Is The Subhadra Yojana In Odisha?

Q: What is Subhadra Yojana?

Subhadra Yojana is a financial assistance scheme by the Odisha government, providing ₹50,000 over five years to economically vulnerable women aged 21–60.

Pragya Pathak

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Updated: 15-04-2025 at 3:30 PM

Subhadra Yojana has been initiated by the Odisha government to encourage and rebuild the economically less fortunate women in Odisha. This government scheme, named after Lady Subhadra, will ensure that one crore women between 21 and 60 years of age will receive a ₹ 50,000 non-refundable grant over five years directly into the women’s bank account. This campaign aligns with the government’s agenda to reduce the economic exploitation of women and will use Jan Dhan accounts for delivery.

Read the article to learn more about the government scheme, ranging from its meaning and objectives to eligibility criteria and application process.

Overview

The below-mentioned table showcases the key highlights of the Subhadra Yojana:

Scheme	Highlights
Name	Subhadra Yojana
Launched By	Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Launch Date	September 17, 2024
State	Odisha
Annual Financial Assistance	₹10,000 (Two instalments of ₹5,000 each)
Eligibility Age	21 to 60 years
Installment Dates	Raksha Bandhan & International Women’s Day
Total Assistance	₹50,000 over five years

What Is Subhadra Yojana?

Subhadra Yojana is a welfare scheme initiated by the Odisha government to financially support the women of the state. Under the state govt scheme, Rs. 50,000 (Rs. 10,000 every year for 5 years) is deposited directly into the bank accounts of all the women beneficiaries of the scheme. The scheme is working in around 30 districts of the state of Odisha and is expected to empower women financially.

What Are The Benefits Of The Subhadra Yojana?

Several benefits come with the state government scheme. Some of the key benefits are written below in detailed points:

The Sarkari Yojana is especially designed for women residing in the state of Odisha.
Subhadra Yojana provides a way of financial independence to the women so that they don’t have to depend upon anyone for monetary matters.
All the beneficiaries of the scheme are provided with a Subhadra card (ATM-cum-debit card).

What Are The Subhadra Yojana Eligibility Criteria?

Interested individuals first need to fulfil the eligibility criteria of the scheme. The eligibility criteria is as follows:

The eligible women who apply for SCHDP are all economically vulnerable.
Employees of the government and income tax revenue collectors are not allowed.
This government scheme is only exclusive to women from poor families where most women are unemployed or underpaid.

When Will The Instalment Be Released?

The financial assistance of ₹5,000 will be given annually on specific ceremonial occasions. Each payment will be made through a card linked to the beneficiary’s bank account associated with their Aadhaar number.

First Installment: Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Purnima)
Second Installment: It was released on the occasion of International Women’s Day. i.e. 8th March.

How To Apply For The Odisha Subhadra Yojana?

The application process for the Subhadra Yojana is easy, and it can be done through the internet. The application process is laid down below:

Step 1: Click on the official link of the Subhadra Yojana website.

Step 2: Click on ‘CSC Login’.

Step 2: Enter your name, address, age, Aadhaar number, Voter ID details, and bank details.

Step 3: Final proforma for e-KYC – Make sure you have cleared all channels of your digital identification.

Step 4: Upload your Aadhaar, bank statement, and photocopy of the residential certificate.

Step 5: The application must be approved to determine the eligibility of the applicant.

Step 6: You will be issued a debit card upon approval to withdraw money.

What Are The Documents Required For Subhadra Yojana?

It is intended that some documents should be obtained by the applicants to meet the verification and approval criteria. Some of these documents are identity cards, letters of income, and letters confirming residence.

AADHAAR Card – Photo identity and residence proof.
Bank Details – exclusive to facilitate direct cash benefits.
Odisha Residential Certificate – To prove one's residential proof in Odisha.
Income Certificate – This is the proof that the subject earns less than the certain amount of money set by the government.
Photograph—one taken within the last 6 months and is the size of a passport photo.
List of Documents for E-KYC—Online Identification.
All other documents related to the implementation of Other Social Welfare Schemes, if any.

Conclusion

Subhadra Yojana is another beautiful venture taken by the government of Odisha for economically less fortunate women, as this government benefit program provides them with regular remunerations. In this approach, the Sarkari scheme guarantees that funds get to the intended beneficiaries with much ease, thus supporting their economic transformation.

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