Registration for Subhadra Yojana begins: Know where to apply

The Odisha government has initiated the registration process for the much-anticipated Subhadra Yojana, a welfare scheme aimed at empowering women across the state. This initiative is a part of the government’s continued efforts to provide financial support and upliftment opportunities to women, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

How to Register for Subhadra Yojana

Starting today, forms for Subhadra Yojana are readily available at various locations, including Anganwadi centres, Block offices, Mo Seva Kendras, and Jan Seva Kendras. Applicants can collect these forms free of cost. Once the form is filled out, it must be submitted at the nearest Mo Seva Kendra or Common Seva Kendra.

The scheme is set to officially launch on September 17, 2024.

Benefits of Subhadra Yojana

The Subhadra Yojana aims to provide financial assistance to women beneficiaries in Odisha. Under the scheme, each beneficiary will receive a total of Rs. 10,000 annually, credited in two installments directly into their bank accounts. The disbursements will occur on Raksha Bandhan and International Women’s Day (March 8). Over a five-year period, a total of Rs. 50,000 will be credited to each beneficiary’s account.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the benefits under Subhadra Yojana, women must meet the following criteria:

• Residency: The applicant must be a resident of Odisha.
• Income and Coverage: The applicant should either be covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) or the State Food Security Scheme (SFSS). Alternatively, any woman from a family without an NFSA or SFSS card can apply if her family income is not more than Rs. 2.50 lakh per annum.
• Age: The applicant must be between 21 and 60 years of age. For the financial year 2024-25, eligible women must have been born between July 2, 1964, and July 1, 2003. The date of birth as recorded on the Aadhaar card will be used for age verification.

Women who turn 21 after July 1, 2024, will be eligible to receive Rs. 10,000 per year for the remaining years of the scheme. Women who turn 60 after this date will not receive benefits beyond their 60th birthday.

Ineligibility Criteria

Certain women are ineligible for the benefits of Subhadra Yojana, including:

• Women receiving other forms of financial assistance (such as pensions or scholarships) totaling Rs. 1,500 or more per month or Rs. 18,000 or more annually under any State or Central Government scheme.
• Women or their family members who are:
  • Current or former Members of Parliament (MP) or Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).
  • Income tax payees.
  • Elected public representatives in any Urban Local Body or Panchayati Raj Institution (excluding Ward Members or Councillors).
  • Regular or contractual employees of the State Government, Central Government, or Public Sector Undertakings. However, workers receiving honorariums (such as ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, etc.) are eligible if they meet other criteria.
  • Owners of four-wheeler vehicles (excluding tractors, mini-trucks, small commercial vehicles, and similar light goods vehicles).
  • Families owning more than 5 acres of irrigated land or 10 acres of non-irrigated land.

Required Documents

Applicants must provide the following documents:

• Aadhaar Card: Women applying must have an Aadhaar card in their name.
• Mobile Number Linkage: The Aadhaar card must be linked to the applicant’s mobile number.
• Bank Account: Applicants need an Aadhaar-enabled and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)-enabled bank account.

If the applicant does not have an Aadhaar card or there is a mismatch in Aadhaar details, they need to register or correct the details. Similarly, if the bank account is not Aadhaar or DBT-enabled, they must open a new account, ensure it is Aadhaar-enabled, and complete the e-KYC process.

Scheme Implementation and Financial Outlay

The Subhadra Yojana will be implemented during the 2024-25 to 2028-29 financial years. The Odisha government has allocated a budget of Rs. 55,825 crore to support this initiative.

For More Information

For any queries or detailed information regarding Subhadra Yojana, the Women and Child Development (W&CD) Department has issued a toll-free number (14678). This service is available from 6 am to 10 pm daily.