Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘SUBHADRA’, the flagship Scheme of Government of Odisha, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Subhadra scheme is a flagship initiative by the Government of Odisha aimed at financially empowering women, improving their socio-economic status, and promoting their safety and well-being. Under the Subhadra Yojana, eligible women will be given Rs 10,000 annually. This money will be given in two instalments of Rs 5,000 each.
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Subhadra Yojana 2024
Subhadra Yojana is an important initiative launched by the Odisha government to empower women from low-income families. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bhubaneswar.
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Subhadra Yojana is the largest, single women-centric scheme and is expected to cover more than 1 crore women. Prime minister also initiated the fund transfer into the bank accounts of more than 10 lakh women.
Key features of Subhadra Yojana 2024
- Under the Subhadra scheme, all eligible beneficiaries between the age of 21-60 years would receive Rs. 50,000/- over a period of 5 years between 2024-25 to 2028-29.
- Women whose age is between 21 to 60 years will be considered eligible for this scheme.
- The first instalment under the Subhadra scheme will be given on the occasion of International Women's Day on March 8. The second instalment of Rs 5,000 will be transferred to the bank accounts of women beneficiaries on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
- Women can apply for Subhadra Yojana online and offline through various government centers in Odisha.
Eligibility Criteria of Subhadra Yojana
- Women whose age is between 21 to 60 years will be considered eligible for this scheme.
- It is mandatory for the woman applying to be a native of Odisha state. If this is the case then only she will be considered eligible.
- Under the Subhadra Scheme, those women who are government employees cannot avail the benefits, i.e., they will not be considered eligible to apply.
Application Procedure of Subhadra Yojana: How to Apply Step-by-Step
- All eligible women would be required to apply for availing benefits under the scheme.
- The applications may be made offline through a printed form, as well as online through the SUBHADRA portal.
- Sufficient pre-printed application forms will be made available free of cost at different locations such as Anganwadi Centres, Block Offices, Urban Local Body Offices, Mo Seba Kendras, Common Service Centres, etc.
- The applicant will have to fill the form and submit the same at the nearest Mo Seba Kendra / Common Service Centre.
- In case of any discrepancy in the form submitted by the applicant and the Aadhaar, the information as present in Aadhaar would be taken as final.
- All applications collected will be verified against the database available with the Government and also through field enquiry, wherever required.
- All applicants would be required to self-certify themselves on their eligibility under Subhadra, submit related undertakings, and complete e-KYC formalities. The preferred mode of e-KYC would be through face-authentication whereby beneficiaries can complete the process through the Subhadra Mobile application by providing their Aadhaar number.
- A beneficiary may choose to opt out of Subhadra thereby passing on the benefit to support the empowerment and well-being of her fellow sisters in Odisha through the Subhadra Portal.
Subhadra Yojana 2024: Applicant Checklist
Requirements to Receive Benefit under Subhadra Yojana.
A. Those women who are eligible and have applied for receiving benefits under Subhadra would have to ensure the following:
- They must have an Aadhaar card / Aadhaar number in their own name.
- They must have linked their mobile number with the Aadhaar card.
- They must have a single-holder bank account that is Aadhaar-enabled and DBT-enabled.
B. If the applicant does not have an Aadhaar number or there is data mismatch in her Aadhaar card, she will be required to enroll herself under Aadhaar or correct the information, as required.
C. If the applicant does not have a single-holder Aadhaar-enabled & DBT-enabled bank account, she would be provided an opportunity for: (a). Opening a single-holder bank account, (b). Making the bank account Aadhaar-enabled, (c). Making the bank account DBT-enabled, and (d). Completing the process for e-KYC.
D. In 2024-25, all beneficiaries would receive the full benefit of Rs. 10,000 under SUBHADRA from the date of launch of the scheme, regardless of the date of approval.
FAQs: Subhadra Yojana 2024
Q. What is the Subhadra Scheme in Odisha?
Answer: The SUBHADRA scheme is a flagship initiative by the Government of Odisha aimed at financially empowering women, improving their socio-economic status, and promoting their safety and well-being. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Odisha government's Subhadra Yojana under which Rs 10,000 will be transferred per year in two instalments of Rs 5,000 each to eligible women beneficiaries between 21 and 60 years of age in the state.
Q. What are the primary goals of the Subhadra Scheme?
Answer: The goals of the Subhadra Scheme include providing financial support, improving awareness of rights, enhancing health and educational outcomes, promoting financial independence, encouraging digital literacy, and fostering personal and professional growth for women.
Q. What benefits does the Subhadra Scheme offer?
Answer: Beneficiaries receive a Subhadra Scheme, annual financial support of Rs. 10,000 over five years, and rewards for digital transactions.
Q. How much financial support will beneficiaries receive under Subhadra Yojana?
Answer: Under the Subhadra Yojana eligible beneficiaries will receive Rs. 50,000 in total, distributed as Rs. 10,000 annually over five years.
Q. What are the eligibility criteria for women to benefit from Subhadra?
Answer: Applicants must be residents of Odisha, aged 21 years or more and less than 60 years, and meet other specified criteria related to financial status and employment.
Q. Are women receiving financial assistance from other schemes eligible?
Answer: No, women receiving Rs. 1,500 per month or more under other schemes are not eligible.
Q. How will the scheme verify the eligibility of applicants?
Answer: Eligibility will be verified against government databases and through field inquiries if necessary.
Q. What happens if an applicant's family income exceeds Rs. 2.50 lakh?
Answer: Women from families with an income exceeding Rs. 2.50 lakh are ineligible for the scheme.
Q. What should applicants do if they are not yet 21 years old?
Answer: They should apply in the subsequent years when they meet the age criteria.
Q. What happens if a beneficiary turns 60 during the scheme period?
Answer: She will no longer receive further instalments but may be prioritized for pension schemes.
Q. What is the qualifying date for determining eligibility of Subhadra?
Answer: For the financial year 2024-25, the qualifying date is 01.07.2024.
Q. Where can I get the application form of Subhadra?
Answer: Forms are available at Anganwadi Centers, Blocks, Mo Seba Kendras, and Common Service Centers.
Q. Where can applicants submit their applications?
Answer: Women who want to apply for Subhadra can submit their filled-in application forms at the Common Service Centers or at the MO Seba Kendras.
Q. Are there any fees for the application form?
Answer: The application forms are free of cost, and the applicants are not required to pay any fees at any of the distribution centers.
Q. What documents are required to apply for the Subhadra Scheme?
Answer: Applicants need an Aadhaar card, a mobile number linked to Aadhaar, and a single-holder Aadhaar-enabled and DBT-enabled bank account.
Q. What is the process for applying online?
Answer: Applicants can submit their applications online through the Subhadra portal by filling out the required details and uploading necessary documents.
Q. How to check the status of Subhadra Yojana?
Answer: You can check your status directly by visiting the official Subhadra Yojana portal (https://subhadra.odisha.gov.in/) of the Odisha government using your application reference number. Additionally, you can contact customer care at the helpline number 14678 for assistance.
Q. What is the Subhadra Card?
Answer: The Subhadra Card is an ATM-cum-debit card provided to all beneficiaries to create a sense of identity and facilitate financial transactions.
Q. How can beneficiaries complete the e-KYC process under Subhadra Yojana?
Answer: Beneficiaries can complete the e-KYC process through face-authentication on the Subhadra Portal or Mobile application using their Aadhaar number.
Q. What is SUBHADRA Shibira?
Answer: Subhadra Shibira refers to grievance camps organized at the district and block levels to address people’s problems related to the Subhadra Scheme.
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