Odisha releases fourth phase of Subhadra Yojana to 18 lakh women
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi disbursed ₹5,000 each to over 18 lakh women under the fourth phase of the Subhadra Yojana at a function in Jajpur district on 8 February 2025.
Summary
Mohan Charan Majhi released the first instalment of ₹5,000 each to over 18 lakh new beneficiaries in the fourth phase of the Subhadra Yojana, about ₹900 crore in all through direct benefit transfer, at a state-level event in Jajpur district on 8 February 2025. With this, over 98 lakh women have received the first instalment across four phases. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2024.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 8 February 2025, Jajpur district
- Beneficiaries
- Over 18 lakh new; over 98 lakh in total
- Amount
- ₹5,000 each; about ₹900 crore via DBT
- Launched
- September 2024
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In which district did Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi release the fourth phase of Subhadra Yojana assistance on 8 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Jajpur
The state-level disbursement of the fourth phase was held in Jajpur district.
After the fourth phase on 8 February 2025, roughly how many women (in lakh) had received the first instalment under Odisha's Subhadra Yojana?
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Correct answer: C — 98
Over 18 lakh new beneficiaries in the fourth phase took the total to over 98 lakh women.
Odisha's Subhadra Yojana, whose fourth phase was released on 8 February 2025, was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which month?
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Correct answer: B — September 2024
The Subhadra Yojana was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2024.