Bhubaneswar, Feb 8: In its fourth phase, the Subhadra scheme's first installment of Rs 5,000 will be given to over 18 lakh women today.

Deputy Chief Minister Parida, who holds the Women and Child Welfare portfolio, yesterday said 68,000 beneficiaries completed NPCI at banks on her recent appeal.

She said one more month will be given to those beneficiaries who have not completed NPCI. A special programme will be organized at Jajpur to distribute the Subhadra schemes' first installment in the fourth phase.

After Subhadra money is paid to 18 lakh women, the number of total beneficiaries will rise to 98 lakhs. Parida said nono eligible beneficiaries will be deprived of getting government support under the State government's flagship Subhadra scheme. Read More Odisha News.

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