Subhadra Yojana is the women-centric scheme of which state?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Odisha

Explanation:

• The Subhadra Yojana is a flagship welfare scheme launched by the Government of Odisha on September 17, 2024, aimed at empowering women through financial assistance.

• Under this scheme, eligible women receive ₹50,000 over five years, disbursed as ₹10,000 annually in two installments of ₹5,000 each—one on Raksha Bandhan and the other on International Women’s Day.

• The funds are transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts, ensuring transparency and reducing leakages.

• The scheme is implemented by the Women and Child Development Department of Odisha, with a budget allocation of ₹55,825 crore for the period 2024–2029.

• The initiative aims to benefit over 1 crore women across all 30 districts of Odisha.

Information Booster:

• The scheme was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bhubaneswar.

• A Subhadra Debit Card is provided to beneficiaries to encourage digital transactions and financial inclusion.

• An incentive of ₹500 is awarded annually to the top 100 women in each gram panchayat and urban local body who complete the highest number of digital transactions.

• The scheme also promotes digital literacy among women, enhancing their decision-making power and improving family welfare.

• Beneficiaries must complete e-KYC verification to qualify for the scheme.

• Women aged 21 to 60 years are eligible, with certain exclusions based on income and existing financial assistance.

Additional Information:

•  Jharkhand: While Jharkhand has various welfare schemes, it does not have a scheme named Subhadra Yojana.

• Bihar: Bihar has initiatives like the Bihar Kanya Utthan Yojana, focusing on the welfare of girls and women, but not Subhadra Yojana.

• Chhattisgarh: Chhattisgarh implements schemes such as the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana, but Subhadra Yojana is specific to Odisha.