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Daily News ‘‘SUBHADRA’: The largest women-centric scheme in Odisha ’: 18 September

The Prime Minister of India launched ‘SUBHADRA’, the flagship Scheme of Government of Odisha, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

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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.