About SUBHADRA Scheme:
- Scheme is named after Goddess Subhadra, the younger sister of Lord Jagannath, Odisha’s presiding deity.
- Objective: To provide direct financial support and empower women from economically weaker sections in Odisha through cash transfers.
- Annual Financial Statement: An annual amount of Rs 10,000 will be paid in two equal installments of Rs 5,000 each, disbursed on specific dates
- Beneficiary Target: Aims to benefit over one crore women in Odisha by 2028-29.
Why in News?
- The Prime Minister of India launched ‘SUBHADRA’, the flagship Scheme of Government of Odisha, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

