A total of 1,15,75,633 applications have been registered under the Subhadra Scheme so far. Of these, 3,17,966 fresh applications were received during the 2026-27 financial year.
Over 3.17 lakh fresh applications received for 5th installment of Subhadra Scheme: The Odisha government has identified more than 1.01 crore women beneficiaries for the fifth instalment of the Subhadra Scheme. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida reviews progress and directs completion of field enquiries by July 25.
Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Friday reviewed the preparedness for the upcoming installment at a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan. She also directed district authorities to complete verification and disposal of all applications pending for field enquiry by July 25, 2026. Officials were instructed to conduct daily reviews of pending cases to ensure that the verification process is completed within the stipulated timeline and eligible beneficiaries do not face delays in receiving the assistance.
According to data presented during the review meeting, a total of 1,15,75,633 applications have been registered under the Subhadra Scheme so far. Of these, 3,17,966 fresh applications were received during the 2026-27 financial year. The Odisha government is fast- tracking administrative preparations for the smooth disbursement of financial assistance on the occasion of Rakhi Purnima (August 28).
Following scrutiny and eligibility assessment, 1,02,04,396 women were initially considered potential beneficiaries for the fifth installment. However, verification conducted by district administrations confirmed the deaths of 5,277 applicants, following which the final list was prepared with 1,01,99,119 eligible beneficiaries.The meeting also reviewed the status of key processes required before the fund transfer, including Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) activation, biometric e-KYC, field verification, NPCI mapping, preparation of payment files and coordination with banks.
The meeting was attended by Director of the Women and Child Development Department Monisha Banerjee, senior officials of the Mission Shakti Department, Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC) and other concerned departments.
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