Odisha News Today

Bhubaneswar, Aug 17: More than one crore women enrolled under Odisha’s Subhadra Yojana are set to receive the next instalment of financial assistance on August 28, Raksha Bandhan, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said on Monday. The state-level Subhadra Yojana programme to mark the disbursal is scheduled to be held in Nayagada, Parida informed.Parida said women whose applications have been verified and recommended by district administrations by August 28 would be included in the upcoming disbursal, subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.She said eligible beneficiaries who had been left out of previous instalments would receive five instalments together, subject to verification and eligibility.The government has received more than 3.17 lakh fresh applications during the current financial year. Many of these applications have undergone field verification and eligibility assessment.Rs 5,000 Fifth InstalmentThe fifth instalment under the scheme amounts to Rs 5,000 per eligible beneficiary and is to be transferred directly to bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.What Is Subhadra Yojana?Subhadra Yojana was launched on September 17, 2024, as one of the Odisha government's flagship women-focused welfare programmes. Under the scheme, eligible women receive Rs 10,000 annually in two instalments of Rs 5,000 each, with the assistance scheduled around Raksha Bandhan and International Women's Day.Also Read: Subhadra Yojana: Odisha Govt Releases 4th InstalmentThe scheme has a five-year period from 2024-25 to 2028-29, with eligible beneficiaries entitled to receive a total of Rs 50,000 over five years.The Odisha government allocated Rs 10,000 crore for Subhadra in the 2024-25 Budget. The allocation was increased to Rs 10,145 crore in 2025-26, while Rs 10,145 crore was provided for the scheme in the 2026-27 Budget.According to the state government, more than Rs 20,648 crore has already been transferred to over one crore women through the first four instalments.

Bhubaneswar, Aug 17: The low-pressure system formed over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression, now positioned over northwest Bay adjoining Bangladesh and coastal West Bengal. As of Monday, the depression lies about 80 km southwest of Kolkata, 180 km northeast of Baleshwar, and 160 km southeast of Bankura. Meteorologists report that the system is moving northwestwards and is expected to cross Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand within the next 24 hours. Its impact will continue to bring widespread rainfall across Odisha until August 21, with heavy downpours likely over the next 48 hours. Also read: Mayurbhanj Rainfall Eases, No Immediate Flood Threat To Baripada: Collector Alerts Issued The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a Red Alert for Baleshwar, Kendujhar, and Mayurbhanj districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall. An Orange Alert has been declared for Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Kataka, Sundaragada, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Debagada, Anugola, and Dhenkanal. Thunderstorm and lightning warnings have also been issued for multiple districts, including Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Kataka, Sundaragada, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Debagada, Anugola, Dhenkanal, Kendujhar, and Mayurbhanj. Wind speeds of 40–50 km/h, with gusts up to 60 km/h, are expected. Fishermen Advisory The sea is forecast to remain rough until August 18. Fishermen have been strictly advised not to venture into the sea during this period due to strong winds and turbulent conditions along the Odisha coast. IMD Forecast Nationwide The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted active monsoon conditions across northern India, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Delhi-NCR. On August 17, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and squalls are expected across 16 states, with wind speeds reaching up to 75 km/h in some areas. Eastern states face lightning warnings, while hilly regions are at risk of landslides due to intense rainfall.