What do you get under Subhadra?
₹10,000 a year to the woman’s own bank account, paid as ₹5,000 on Rakhi Purnima and ₹5,000 on International Women’s Day (8 March), up to ₹50,000 over the five scheme years.
New applications open only in windows announced by the state. The portal said on 1 November 2026 that submission is closed. The next instalment is due on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2027.
Subhadra: latest updates
- Fifth instalment of ₹5,000 sent to more than 1.03 crore women on Raksha Purnima, at a state event in Lathipada, Nayagarh. official source
- Fresh application window from 1 to 30 April 2026 for women aged 21 to 60 on 1 April 2026 who had never applied. news report
- Fourth instalment paid on International Women’s Day to more than 1 crore women. news report
- State budget 2026-27 set aside ₹10,145 crore for Subhadra, for more than 1 crore women. official source
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Who is eligible for Subhadra?
- Women living in Odisha aged 21 or more and under 60. For 2026-27 the age is counted on 1 April 2026, from the date of birth on Aadhaar.
- Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh a year. Not an income-tax payer, and no one in the family is an income-tax payer.
- Not a government employee or pensioner, and not from the family of an elected public representative. Women who own a four-wheeler (goods vehicles allowed) are not eligible.
- ASHA and Anganwadi workers, CRPs and outsourced staff can apply if they meet the other rules. Women with NFSA or SFSS ration cards can apply.
Also check:
- Women already getting a large monthly payment from another government scheme may be excluded; the guidelines set the limit.
- Land holding limits also apply; the guideline on wcd.odisha.gov.in has the details.
- The bank account must be in your name only, Aadhaar-seeded and DBT-enabled. Complete e-KYC at a CSC or Ama Seba Kendra.
Documents needed for Subhadra
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How to apply for Subhadra
- Applications are taken only when the state opens a window (the last one ran from 1 to 30 April 2026 for women who had never applied).
- Get the free printed form at an Anganwadi Centre or CDPO office.
- Submit it at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or Ama Seba Kendra, where it is entered on subhadra.odisha.gov.in free of charge. Keep the acknowledgement with your application number.
- Complete Aadhaar e-KYC (biometric) at the CSC or Ama Seba Kendra.
How to check Subhadra status
- Open subhadra.odisha.gov.in and use the application status option with your Aadhaar or application number.
- Or ask at the nearest CSC or Ama Seba Kendra, or call 14678.
- If the money did not come, check that your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded and DBT-enabled at your branch. To appeal a rejection, file a grievance on the portal or at the CDPO office.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Subhadra?
Women living in Odisha aged 21 or more and under 60. For 2026-27 the age is counted on 1 April 2026, from the date of birth on Aadhaar. Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh a year. Not an income-tax payer, and no one in the family is an income-tax payer. Not a government employee or pensioner, and not from the family of an elected public representative. Women who own a four-wheeler (goods vehicles allowed) are not eligible. ASHA and Anganwadi workers, CRPs and outsourced staff can apply if they meet the other rules. Women with NFSA or SFSS ration cards can apply.
How much do I get under Subhadra?
₹10,000 a year to the woman’s own bank account, paid as ₹5,000 on Rakhi Purnima and ₹5,000 on International Women’s Day (8 March), up to ₹50,000 over the five scheme years. New applications open only in windows announced by the state. The portal said on 1 November 2026 that submission is closed. The next instalment is due on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2027.
What documents do I need for Subhadra?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Mobile number for OTP; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Income certificate; Passport-size photo.
How do I apply for Subhadra?
Applications are taken only when the state opens a window (the last one ran from 1 to 30 April 2026 for women who had never applied). Get the free printed form at an Anganwadi Centre or CDPO office. Submit it at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or Ama Seba Kendra, where it is entered on subhadra.odisha.gov.in free of charge. Keep the acknowledgement with your application number. Complete Aadhaar e-KYC (biometric) at the CSC or Ama Seba Kendra. Official site: https://subhadra.odisha.gov.in/
How do I check Subhadra status?
Open subhadra.odisha.gov.in and use the application status option with your Aadhaar or application number. Or ask at the nearest CSC or Ama Seba Kendra, or call 14678. If the money did not come, check that your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded and DBT-enabled at your branch. To appeal a rejection, file a grievance on the portal or at the CDPO office.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Subhadra?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How do I check my Subhadra status?
Open subhadra.odisha.gov.in and use the application status option with your Aadhaar or application number, or ask at a CSC or Ama Seba Kendra. The helpline number on the portal is 14678.
When is the next Subhadra instalment?
The scheme pays ₹5,000 on Rakhi Purnima and ₹5,000 on International Women’s Day. The fifth instalment came on 28 August 2026, so the next one is due around 8 March 2027.
Can I apply for Subhadra now?
Only when the state opens a window. The last one ran from 1 to 30 April 2026 for women who had never applied, and the portal showed applications as closed on 1 November 2026. Watch the portal and your Anganwadi Centre for the next round.
Why did my Subhadra money not come?
The most common reasons are a bank account that is not Aadhaar-seeded or DBT-enabled, incomplete e-KYC, or being marked ineligible (income-tax payer, government job, four-wheeler, income above ₹2.5 lakh). Fix the bank link at your branch, then check status or file a grievance on the portal.
Official sources
- Subhadra portal, Department of Women and Child Development, Govt of Odisha (FAQs and eligibility)
- Department of Women and Child Development, Govt of Odisha: SUBHADRA
- Chief Minister’s Office, Odisha, 28 August 2026: fifth instalment of Subhadra
- Odisha Budget Speech 2026-27, Part II (Finance Department)
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.