Success Stories

SUCCESS STORIES

Subhadra Yojana

Odisha Subhadra Yojana is a flagship welfare initiative launched by the Government of Odisha to empower women financially and promote digital inclusion. Under this scheme, every eligible woman in the state receives ₹10,000 per year for five years, amounting to a total financial assistance of ₹50,000. The amount is disbursed in two equal instalments — ₹5,000 on Raksha Bandhan and ₹5,000 on International Women’s Day — through direct benefit transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Road Infrastructure Development

Road Infrastructure Development in Odisha has been a key focus area of the state government to enhance connectivity, promote economic growth, and improve access to remote regions. Over the years, Odisha has implemented several initiatives to expand and modernize its road network, linking villages, towns, industrial zones, and major cities. The state has invested heavily in upgrading national highways, state highways, district roads, and rural roads under various central and state schemes such as Biju Expressway, PMGSY (Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana), and the State Highway Development Programme (SHDP).

Mission Shakti

Mission Shakti is one of Odisha’s most successful social empowerment movements, initiated to strengthen women’s self-help groups (SHGs) and promote entrepreneurship, leadership, and financial inclusion. Through Mission Shakti, lakhs of women have gained self-reliance, dignity, and confidence. The initiative provides access to microcredit, capacity-building training, and marketing support to women-led enterprises. Under the guidance of Smt. Prabhati Parida, the mission continues to transform lives at the grassroots level — making women the architects of Odisha’s inclusive growth story..

Women and Child Development

The Department of Women and Child Development (WCD), led by Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Prabhati Parida, is dedicated to ensuring the holistic welfare of women and children in Odisha. Through initiatives like Anganwadi Services, POSHAN Abhiyaan, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and Sakhi One Stop Centres, the department works tirelessly to promote nutrition, education, safety, and empowerment. The WCD’s commitment to child protection and gender equality is helping build a healthier, safer, and more equitable Odisha for future generations..