BHUBANESHWAR: Odisha govt on Sunday announced to launch on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday on Sept 17 Subhadra Yojana, a key promise in BJP’s election manifesto, under which every woman will receive a Rs 50,000 voucher that can be encashed over two years. Modi is likely to attend the launch of the scheme, approved at the first state cabinet meeting.
Govt had earlier committed to implement the project, partially funded by the Centre, within 100 days of assuming office. It is working on the modalities of how the money will be credited, in how many instalments, and the amount per instalment.
“Drafting of the modalities is being finalised,” Odisha chief minister Mohan Majhi said.
As per the BJP manifesto, the scheme promised to benefit all women residing in Odisha, irrespective of their economic status and domicile. However, as per the 2011 Census, Odisha has 2,07,62,082 which will need Rs 80,000 crore budget for the project.
“We are working on the modalities to consider if it will apply to all women or those aged 18 years and above, or one woman in every household. We will also take a call on whether women staying outside the state would be considered or not. Whether working women will be included and their income criteria will also be taken into consideration,” a senior govt official said.
Though govt has emphasised that the vouchers can be used to enhance women’s socio-economic status, including education, healthcare, and entrepreneurial ventures, a concrete list of permissible expenditures will be ascertained in the final guidelines, the official added.
Govt had earlier committed to implement the project, partially funded by the Centre, within 100 days of assuming office. It is working on the modalities of how the money will be credited, in how many instalments, and the amount per instalment.
“Drafting of the modalities is being finalised,” Odisha chief minister Mohan Majhi said.
As per the BJP manifesto, the scheme promised to benefit all women residing in Odisha, irrespective of their economic status and domicile. However, as per the 2011 Census, Odisha has 2,07,62,082 which will need Rs 80,000 crore budget for the project.
“We are working on the modalities to consider if it will apply to all women or those aged 18 years and above, or one woman in every household. We will also take a call on whether women staying outside the state would be considered or not. Whether working women will be included and their income criteria will also be taken into consideration,” a senior govt official said.
Though govt has emphasised that the vouchers can be used to enhance women’s socio-economic status, including education, healthcare, and entrepreneurial ventures, a concrete list of permissible expenditures will be ascertained in the final guidelines, the official added.
