What is the Subhadra scheme?
The Subhadra scheme is a flagship initiative by the Government of Odisha aimed at financially empowering women, improving their socio-economic status, and promoting their safety and well-being.
Beneficiaries receive a Subhadra Card, annual financial support of Rs. 10,000 over five years, and rewards for digital transactions.
How to check Subhadra Yojana beneficiary status
Simple steps to check your application status online. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Visit the Official Website subhadra.odisha.gov.in.
Step 2: On the homepage, find the “Beneficiary List” option.
Step 3: Choose your district, tehsil, gram panchayat, and ward.
Step 4: The list will display names of approved beneficiaries. If your name is included, you are eligible for the DBT payment under the scheme.
Check for Installment Status
Note that if your name appears on the list, you will receive the payments directly into your bank account via DBT.
What is the process for applying online?
Applicants can submit their applications online through the SUBHADRA portal by filling out the required details and uploading necessary documents.
When will the financial support be disbursed each year?
The annual instalment of Rs. 10,000 will be credited in two instalments: Rs. 5,000 on Rakhi Purnima and Rs. 5,000 on International Women’s Day (8th March).
Are women receiving financial assistance from other schemes eligible?
No, women receiving Rs. 1,500 per month or more under other schemes are not eligible.
What are the eligibility criteria for women to benefit from SUBHADRA?
Applicants must be residents of Odisha, aged 21 years or more and less than 60 years, and meet other specified criteria related to financial status and employment.
Who is ineligible for the SUBHADRA scheme?
Women under 21 or over 60 years, those receiving financial assistance above specified limits, public representatives, and those with certain assets or income levels are ineligible.
Where can I get the application form?
Forms are available at Anganwadi Centres, Blocks, Mo Seba Kendras, and Common Service Centres.
How can women apply for the SUBHADRA scheme?
Applications can be made online through the SUBHADRA portal or offline using pre-printed forms available at designated locations.
What documents are required to apply for SUBHADRA?
Applicants need an Aadhaar card, a mobile number linked to Aadhaar, and a single-holder Aadhaar-enabled and DBT-enabled bank account.
What happens if an applicant does not have a DBT-enabled bank account?
The applicant will be given an opportunity to open and link a bank account that is Aadhaar-enabled and DBT-enabled.
How will the benefits be transferred to beneficiaries?
Benefits will be transferred directly to the beneficiaries’ Aadhaar-enabled and DBT-enabled bank accounts through the Aadhaar Payments Bridge System.
What happens if an applicant applies at a later date?
If the applicant is eligible under the scheme, she will receive the instalments of that year irrespective of the application date.
