Explore Alternative Welfare Schemes in Odisha for Women
Missed Subhadra Yojana? Here are alternative welfare schemes available in Odisha
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In Odisha, women can access several welfare schemes designed to provide financial assistance and social support, particularly if they missed the Subhadra Yojana application deadline. Key options include the Lakhpati Didi Yojana, aimed at empowering women in Self-Help Groups, and the MAMATA scheme, which supports maternal health.
- 01The Subhadra Yojana application deadline was April 30, 2026.
- 02Lakhpati Didi Yojana helps rural women earn an annual income of ₹1 lakh or more.
- 03The MAMATA scheme provides cash support to pregnant and lactating women for improved nutrition.
- 04Eligibility criteria vary for each scheme, focusing on specific demographics.
- 05Documentation requirements include Aadhaar, income certificates, and proof of residence.
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Odisha offers various welfare schemes to support women, especially those who missed the opportunity to apply for the Subhadra Yojana, which provides direct financial assistance to strengthen women's economic independence. The Lakhpati Didi Sahayika Yojana aims to empower women in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to achieve a sustainable annual household income of ₹1 lakh or more through skill development and financial literacy. Eligible applicants must be rural women aged 18-50 and active members of SHGs under the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). Additionally, the MAMATA scheme offers conditional cash transfers to pregnant and lactating women to combat undernutrition, operational in all 338 projects across 30 districts in Odisha. Eligible women aged 19 and above can benefit from this scheme for their first two live births, with some exceptions for vulnerable tribal groups. Each scheme has specific eligibility criteria and documentation requirements, ensuring targeted support for women in need.
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These welfare schemes provide crucial financial support to women, potentially improving their livelihoods and health outcomes.
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