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(THE GIST OF PIB) SUBHADRA Scheme

(SEPTEMBER-2024)

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

It is named after Goddess Subhadra, the younger sibling of Lord Jagannath, the presiding deity of Odisha.
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.
An amount of Rs 10,000/- per annum in two equal installments will be credited directly to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-enabled and DBT-enabled bank account.

The money will be deposited directly into the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-enabled single-holder bank account.
The government has made e-KYC mandatory for the scheme. A Subhadra Debit Card will be issued to the beneficiaries.
A total 100 beneficiaries with the highest number of digital transactions in each gram panchayat and urban local body area will receive an additional incentive of Rs 500.
Women from economically well-off families, government employees, and income-tax payees will not be eligible for the scheme.