Subhadra Yojana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Subhadra Yojana, a women-centric initiative of the Odisha government, along with the inauguration of railway and national highway projects worth over ₹3,800 crore. The event was held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar.
Major Railway and Highway Projects in Odisha
As part of the development initiatives, PM Modi laid the foundation stones for railway projects worth ₹2,871 crore and launched national highway projects valued at ₹1,000 crore. These infrastructure developments are expected to enhance connectivity and boost the economic growth of the State.
Subhadra Yojana: Financial Support for Women
The Subhadra Yojana aims to provide financial assistance to women between the ages of 21 and 60 years. Beneficiaries will receive ₹50,000 over five years, from 2024-25 to 2028-29. The amount will be credited directly to their bank accounts in two equal instalments of ₹5,000 per year.
So far, 76 lakh women have registered under the scheme, and during the event, more than ₹1,250 crore was transferred to the bank accounts of over 25 lakh women beneficiaries.
This initiative is expected to empower women in Odisha, providing them with crucial financial aid to support their livelihoods.
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