A step towards women’s economic empowerment

Introduction : Subhadra Yojana Odisha
Subhadra Yojana is a major initiative launched by the Government of Odisha, which aims to economically empower women in the state. Under this scheme, financial assistance will be provided to women to enable them become self-reliant and improve the economic status of their family.

Brief description of the scheme.

Objective and benefits of the plan
The main objective of Subhadra Yojana is to economically empower women. Under the scheme, each eligible woman will be given a voucher of Rs 50,000, which she can convert into cash within two years. Women can use this amount to start small businesses or meet other financial needs. This scheme will play an important role in improving the social and economic status of women.

Benefits of the plan

• financial assistance:Each eligible woman will receive a voucher of ₹50,000.
• self-employment:Women can start small businesses with this amount.
• women empowerment:This plan will help women become self-sufficient.
• Promotion of digital transactions:Women who make maximum digital transactions will get an additional incentive of ₹500.

Eligibility criteria
Following are the eligibility criteria to apply for Subhadra Yojana:

• The female applicant should be a permanent resident of Odisha.
• Age must be between 21 and 60 years.
• Only one married woman per family will be eligible.
• No family member should hold a position in government.
• The annual family income should be less than ₹2.5 lakh.

Required Documents
Following documents will be required while applying for Subhadra Yojana:

• aadhar card
• Bank Account (Aadhaar and DBT enabled)
• Proof of address
• I certified
• ration card
• passport size photo
• mobile phone number

application process
Women can apply online for this scheme. Application forms will be available free of cost at various centres like Anganwadi Centre, Block Office, Mo Seva Kendra and Jan Seva Kendra. In addition, a call centre will also be set up to provide assistance to applicants.

important dates
The official launch of Subhadra Yojana will be held on 17 September 2024. The application process will also begin from the same day.

Application Guide
To apply for the scheme, women will need to fill out the online application form with all the required documents. Applicants should keep an eye on the official website for the status of the application and other details.

Frequently Asked Questions about Subhadra Yojana

1. What is Subhadra Yojana?
   Subhadra Yojana is an initiative launched by the Government of Odisha to provide financial assistance to women.
2. Who can apply?
   Only married women who are permanent residents of Odisha can apply for this scheme.
3. What is the last date for application?
   The application process will start from September 17, 2024, the last date has not been decided yet.
4. How can vouchers be used?
   Women can use this voucher to start small businesses or improve their family’s financial situation.
5. What documents are required for the application?
   Aadhar card, bank account, residence certificate, income certificate, ration card and mobile number.

Through this scheme, the Odisha government is trying to make women self-reliant and financially independent, which is an important step for the progress of the state.

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