Subhadra Yojana: Recently on September 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Subhadra Yojana’ for women on the occasion of his birthday. Under this scheme, the Odisha government will give Rs 10,000 to women every year. This money will be transferred directly to the account of women aged 21 to 60 years. Under the scheme, a Subhadra debit card will also be issued to the beneficiary women. Let us know who is eligible for this scheme and what to do to avail of it.
What is Subhadra Yojana?
Subhadra Yojana is a major initiative of the Odisha government, which aims to economically empower women and improve their socio-economic condition.
What benefits do the beneficiaries get under Subhadra Yojana?
Beneficiaries get Subhadra cards and Rs 10,000 as financial assistance every year for five years.
How much amount will the beneficiaries get under the Subhadra scheme?
The eligible beneficiary women of the scheme will get a total financial assistance of Rs 50,000. This amount will be given every year for five years at Rs 10,000 each.
When will this amount come into the account?
This amount will be given in two installments of Rs 5,000 each year.
What is a Subhadra Card?
Subhadra Card is a debit card that will be provided to all the beneficiaries so that they can easily withdraw money from their account.
Are women taking advantage of any other economic scheme eligible for Subhadra Yojana?
No, women who are getting Rs 1,500 every month or more under other schemes cannot apply for this scheme.
What is the objective of the reward program under the Subhadra Yojana?
This program is to promote digital transactions, in which 100 women doing the highest digital transactions in each Gram Panchayat or Urban Local Body will be given an additional benefit of Rs 500.
In which districts of Odisha will the Bhadra scheme be implemented?
This scheme will be implemented in all 30 districts of Odisha.
Which women are eligible for the Subhadra scheme?
The applicant women should be residents of Odisha. The age should be more than 21 years and less than 60 years. Apart from this, other conditions related to economic conditions and employment have to be fulfilled.
Who is not eligible for the Subhadra scheme?
Women below 21 years or above 60 years of age cannot apply for it. Also, those women are not eligible who are receiving financial assistance more than the prescribed limits. Public representatives and those who have some assets or sources of income are ineligible.
What should be the income of the family to avail the benefits of the scheme?
Women from families with an annual income of more than Rs 2.50 lakh are ineligible for the scheme.
Where can you get the application form?
Application forms can be obtained from Anganwadi centers, blocks, Mo Seba centers, and common service centers.
Where can applicants submit their applications?
Women can submit their filled application forms at Common Service Centres or Mo Seba Centres.
Is there any fee for the application form?
The application forms are free. Also, applicants do not have to pay any fee while submitting it.
How can one apply online for the scheme?
One can apply online on the official website of the scheme https://subhadra.odisha.gov.in/.
What documents are required for Subhadra Yojana?
Applicants have to submit an Aadhaar card, a mobile number linked to their Aadhaar, and documents related to a DBT-enabled bank account.
What if the applicant does not have a DBT-enabled bank account?
The applicant will be allowed to open and link a DBT-enabled bank account linked to his/her Aadhaar card.
How can the beneficiary women of the scheme complete the e-KYC process?
Beneficiary women can complete the e-KYC process using their Aadhaar number through face authentication on the Subhadra portal or mobile application.
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How will the eligibility of applicants be checked for the scheme?
Eligibility will be checked through government databases and, if required, through field verification.