Berhampur: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Ministers Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida came together to celebrate International Women’s Day, extending their heartfelt appreciation and admiration for the incredible women who inspire us with their strength, resilience, and determination.To mark the occasion and as announced earlier,the 2nd installment money under its flagship programme Subhadra Yojana was released by the CMMajhi in the presence of his two deputies and a host of ministers,MPs,MALs in a function held at Vivek Bihar in Berhampur today.CM, Majhi disbursed Rs 5,000 amount among more than 1 Crore women beneficiaries at the special programme.The government spent approximately Rs 5,000 Crore to provide financial assistance to women beneficiaries under the scheme.Last evening, the Subhadra beneficiaries on an appeal from Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida lit lamps in front of their main door of their houses as mark of honour to Goddess Subhadra for success of the scheme. Two days ago, i.e. on March 6, an amount of Rs 5,000 was disbursed among total 2.30 lakh women beneficiaries in the fifth phase of first installment under Subhadra Yojana reaching the target number of 1 crore within only eight months of the scheme. Subhadra scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, 2024, in Odisha after formation of BJP government the state. While Rs 5,000 was credited to bank accounts of 25 lakh women beneficiaries in first phase, around 39 lakh women were benefitted under the scheme in the second phase on Oct 9 last year. The 3rd phase money was disbursed to 20 lakh women beneficiaries on November 24. On February 8, more than 18 lakh women beneficiaries received Rs 5,000 amount in the fourth phase.Also the CM took to Twitter to acknowledge the vital role women play in shaping our future, praising their unwavering spirit, resilience, and achievements. He pledged to build a more inclusive, equitable, and progressive society where every woman can dream, achieve, and lead.He wrote: “Women are the backbone of our society, shaping our future with their strength, wisdom, and determination. On #InternationalWomensDay, let’s celebrate the unwavering spirit, resilience, and achievements of women across #Odisha and beyond. Let us all pledge to build a more inclusive, equitable, and progressive society where every woman can dream, achieve, and lead.”
Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo also tweeted, expressing his gratitude to women for their invaluable contributions to society, whether in the home, workplace, or community. He emphasized the importance of supporting and empowering women to ensure a brighter and more equitable future for all.He tweeted: “On this Women’s Day, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all the incredible women who inspire us with their strength, resilience, and unwavering determination. Your contributions to society, whether in the home, workplace, or community, are invaluable and deserve to be celebrated every day. Let us continue to support and empower women, ensuring a brighter and more equitable future for all.”Similarly,Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governance philosophy, which prioritizes women-led development and empowerment. She celebrated International Women’s Day by acknowledging the progress made toward gender equality and women’s empowerment.Taking to her X handle, Parida wrote: “Empowering women has been a cornerstone of PM @narendramodi ji’s governance philosophy, with a strong focus on women-led development.
