Odisha: PM Modi inaugurates several major projects including flagship program 'Subhadra'
- In Reports
- 03:44 PM, Sep 17, 2024
- Myind Staff
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated 'Subhadra', a flagship program by the Odisha Government aimed at benefiting over one crore women across the state. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹50,000 to eligible women beneficiaries aged between 21 and 60 years over a period of five years. Each beneficiary will receive ₹10,000 annually, disbursed in two equal installments, directly to their bank accounts linked to Aadhaar and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for transparency and to eliminate intermediaries.
This initiative is designed to financially empower women and improve their overall well-being. Speaking at the event, PM Modi emphasised the importance of women’s empowerment for the progress of Odisha and the nation. “Any country, any state progresses only when half of its population, that is, our women power, has equal participation in its development. Therefore, advancement of women, increasing empowerment of women is going to be the key mantra of Odisha's development,” he said.
In addition to launching the 'Subhadra' scheme, the Prime Minister inaugurated Railway Projects worth over ₹2,800 crores in Bhubaneswar and laid the foundation stone for National Highway Projects valued at more than ₹1,000 crores. PM Modi also initiated the disbursement of the first instalment of assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to around 10 lakh beneficiaries across 14 states while Griha Pravesh ceremonies were held for 26 lakh beneficiaries of both PMAY-G and PMAY-Urban.
Further, the Prime Minister introduced the Awaas+ 2024 App, which will facilitate the survey of additional households under PMAY-G. He also unveiled the operational guidelines for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0.
During his speech, which coincided with his 74th birthday, PM Modi highlighted the achievements of the NDA government, marking its 100th day in office. “Big decisions have been taken for the empowerment of the poor, farmers, youth, and women power,” he remarked.
The Prime Minister also announced that 75,000 additional medical seats have been sanctioned nationwide, benefiting Odisha and other states. He further revealed that 25,000 villages will soon be linked with paved roads under a new rural connectivity project. Additionally, the budget for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has nearly doubled, reflecting the government’s commitment to inclusive development.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi, accompanied by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, interacted with beneficiaries of the 'Subhadra' scheme. He visited several homes, where the beneficiaries welcomed him with traditional offerings like sweets, garlands, and aarti, and had the opportunity to discuss their concerns with him directly.
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