PM Modi to Launch Subhadra Yojana in Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on September 17 to launch the Subhadra Yojana, a new scheme aimed at helping over 1 crore women. The scheme promises to provide Rs 50,000 to each eligible woman over five years.
First Installment Release
BJP MP Sambit Patra announced that the first installment of Rs 5,000 will be distributed to 1 crore 30 lakh women. This marks the beginning of the Subhadra Yojana, fulfilling a promise made by PM Modi during the election campaign.
Holiday in Bhubaneswar
The Odisha government has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in Bhubaneswar on September 17 to mark the Prime Minister’s visit.
Additional Initiatives
During the event, PM Modi will also release assistance to nearly 13 lakh beneficiaries under the PMAY-G scheme across 14 states. Additionally, he will launch the Awaas+ 2024 App for surveying more households for PMAY-G and introduce the Operational Guidelines of PMAY-U 2.0.
Doubts Revealed
PM Modi -: PM Modi stands for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He is the leader of India and makes important decisions for the country.
Subhadra Yojana -: Subhadra Yojana is a new scheme or plan started by the government to help women by giving them money over a period of time.
Odisha -: Odisha is a state in eastern India, known for its rich culture and history.
1 Crore -: 1 Crore is a way to say 10 million in India. So, over 1 crore women means more than 10 million women.
BJP MP Sambit Patra -: BJP MP Sambit Patra is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a Member of Parliament (MP). He helps make laws and decisions for the country.
Rs 50,000 -: Rs 50,000 means 50,000 Indian Rupees, which is a type of money used in India.
PMAY-G -: PMAY-G stands for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin. It is a government scheme to help people in rural areas build houses.
Awaas+ 2024 App -: Awaas+ 2024 App is a mobile application that will help people apply for and track their benefits under the housing scheme.
Bhubaneswar -: Bhubaneswar is the capital city of Odisha, where the event will take place.