Government schemes in Odisha
ଓଡ଼ିଶା
Odisha’s own scheme covered here is Subhadra Yojana. Residents can also apply for the 7 central government schemes listed below, which are open in every state.
- Type
- State
- Capital
- Bhubaneswar
- Region
- East India
- Official portal
- odisha.gov.in ↗
Odisha schemes at a glance: who runs them and where to get help
Each Odisha scheme is run by its own department, with its own portal and helpline. Use these rather than an agent — applying is handled by the government, not by this site.
| Scheme | Run by | Helpline | Official portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subhadra Yojana | Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Odisha | 14678 (Subhadra helpline) | subhadra.odisha.gov.in ↗ |
What each Odisha scheme pays and who qualifies
Subhadra Yojana
What you get. ₹10,000 a year in two equal installments of ₹5,000, credited on International Women's Day (8 March) and Rakhi Purnima, for five years from 2024-25 to 2028-29 — ₹50,000 in all — into the woman's Aadhaar-seeded, DBT-enabled bank account. In each Gram Panchayat and urban local body, the 100 women who make the most digital transactions receive an extra ₹500.
Who it is for. Women who are permanent residents of Odisha, aged 21 to 60, from families covered by an NFSA or State Food Security Scheme ration card — or, where the family has no such card, with annual income of ₹2.5 lakh or less.
Eligibility conditions
- You must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- You must be aged between 21 and 60 — a date of birth between 2 July 1964 and 1 July 2003.
- Married and unmarried women are both eligible.
- Your family should hold an NFSA or SFSS ration card. If it does not, you can still apply if family income is not more than ₹2.5 lakh a year.
- You need an Aadhaar-seeded, DBT-enabled bank account in your own name.
Who is not eligible
- Women who pay income tax.
- Current or former Members of Parliament or of the Legislative Assembly.
- Regular or contractual employees of the central or state government, and those drawing a pension after retirement from government service.
- Women already receiving a pension or scholarship of ₹1,500 or more a month, or ₹18,000 or more a year, under any government scheme.
Full Subhadra Yojana guide, with sources and the official portal
Step-by-step guides for Odisha schemes
Subhadra Yojana installment dates
Subhadra pays ₹5,000 twice a year: the first installment on Rakhi Purnima and the second on International Women's Day, 8 March, under the scheme guideline. The 5th installment was disbursed on 28 August 2026. By that calendar the next falls on 8 March 2027; no date has been announced yet.
Which schemes does the Odisha government run?
Subhadra Yojana
Odisha pays eligible women aged 21 to 60 ₹10,000 a year — ₹5,000 on International Women's Day and ₹5,000 on Rakhi Purnima — for five years, a total of ₹50,000. More than one crore women are expected to be covered.
Which central schemes are available in Odisha?
These are funded by the Government of India and open to eligible residents of every state and union territory, including Odisha.
How do you apply from Odisha?
Subhadra Yojana
4 steps, starting with “Check the guideline and your eligibility”. Keep these documents ready:
- Aadhaar card
- NFSA or SFSS ration card — or income proof if the family has no such card
- Aadhaar-seeded, DBT-enabled bank account details in your own name
- Mobile number for OTP and updates
For central schemes, apply on the national portal linked in each guide.
Frequently asked questions
Who can get Subhadra Yojana in Odisha?
Women who are permanent residents of Odisha, aged 21 to 60, from families covered by an NFSA or State Food Security Scheme ration card — or, where the family has no such card, with annual income of ₹2.5 lakh or less.
What does Subhadra Yojana pay?
₹10,000 a year in two equal installments of ₹5,000, credited on International Women's Day (8 March) and Rakhi Purnima, for five years from 2024-25 to 2028-29 — ₹50,000 in all — into the woman's Aadhaar-seeded, DBT-enabled bank account. In each Gram Panchayat and urban local body, the 100 women who make the most digital transactions receive an extra ₹500.
Where do I apply for Subhadra Yojana?
On the official portal, subhadra.odisha.gov.in. Applying is free: do not pay an agent. The guide sets out all 4 steps, starting with "Check the guideline and your eligibility".
What is the Subhadra Yojana helpline?
14678 (Subhadra helpline).
Can Odisha residents apply for central government schemes?
Yes. PM-KISAN, Ayushman card, e-Shram card, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, PM Surya Ghar, PM Vishwakarma and Atal Pension Yojana are central schemes open in every state and union territory, including Odisha. Each has its own eligibility rules, set out in its guide.