THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR, MAY 4, 2026

Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Monday disbursed financial assistance exceeding ₹61 crore to more than 79,000 beneficiaries who had earlier missed receiving the first, second, or third instalments of the ‘Subhadra’ scheme due to issues such as inactive NPCI linkage, e-KYC biometric errors, and pending grievance resolutions. The disbursement was carried out in virtual mode from the conference hall of the Women and Child Development Department in Bhubaneswar. The funds were transferred directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, ensuring transparency and efficiency.

According to official data, a total of 21,901 beneficiaries received the first instalment, 22,347 received the second instalment, and 79,601 beneficiaries were provided with the third instalment under the scheme. The disbursement followed due verification and resolution of cases that had remained pending at various administrative levels, reflecting a concerted effort to streamline beneficiary inclusion.

The Deputy Chief Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that no eligible beneficiary is left out, emphasizing that all genuine cases will be addressed through a robust and responsive system of verification and grievance redressal. She reiterated that the ‘Subhadra’ scheme represents a significant step towards advancing women’s financial empowerment across the state.

She also reviewed the status of left-out beneficiaries with district administrations, including Ganjam, Jajpur, and Kalahandi, and directed officials to expedite the verification process to ensure the timely inclusion of all eligible beneficiaries under the scheme.

The programme was attended by senior officials of the Women and Child Development Department, including Commissioner-cum-Secretary Dr. Mrinalini Darswal and Director (In-Charge) Swayam Prava Mohanty, Additional Secretary Krutibas Rout, along with other senior departmental officers and district officials who joined the event virtually.