CM disburses Subhadra money to 1.24cr women
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Bhubaneswar: Over 1.24 crore beneficiaries received Rs 5,000 each under
Subhadra Yojana
on Saturday, with chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi disbursing the amount during a programme in Koraput district's Jeypore.
Deputy CM Pravati Parida tied a 'Subhadra rakhi' on Majhi's wrist to mark Rakshabandhan.
"Subhadra Yojana has successfully created a new chapter of progress and transformation in the lives of many women. It not only strengthened their families economically but also empowered them to become entrepreneurs," said Majhi.
On the occasion, the CM also laid the foundation stone for 436 projects worth over Rs 452 crore and inaugurated 126 projects worth Rs 309.42 crore for Koraput district.
These included important infrastructure projects in education, health, bridges, roads and tourism. "Once implemented, these projects will further accelerate the development of the district," Majhi said.
He also announced that a Vande Bharat Express will soon operate between Jeypore and Bhubaneswar. He further declared that the paper mill in Jeypore will be revived and a new college will be established in the town.
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Describing Subhadra Yojana as a ray of hope for mothers who are forced to give up on their dreams due to financial constraints, the CM said, "The govt's goal is to empower all such women to become self-reliant and contribute to building a self-reliant India."
Through the govt's dedicated efforts, women in Kotia panchayat were also successfully linked with Subhadra Yojana. Out of 2,078 applications from Kotia, 1,797, 1,795 and 1,783 beneficiaries received the first, second and third instalments, respectively.
Parida said the govt's aim is to empower all women to become self-reliant. "No eligible woman will be left behind, whether she lives in the heart of Bhubaneswar or near the remote borders of Kotia," she added.
The Subhadra portal reopened from Saturday for fresh applications. Women who achieved success through the scheme and those who contributed significantly to its implementation were also felicitated.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the Subhadra Yojana for the empowerment of women on Sept 17 last year, his birthday, in Bhubaneswar. The scheme promises financial aid of Rs 50,000 to eligible women over a period of five years, with two instalments of Rs 5,000 every year being directly transferred to their bank accounts. State govt had announced that the two instalments will be released on International Women's Day on March 8 and on Rakshabandhan every year.
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