Kotia Women Empowered: Subhadra Yojana's Impact Unveiled
On August 9, 246 women from Kotia, a border area near Odisha's boundary with Andhra Pradesh, will receive Rs 15,000 under the Subhadra Yojana. Launched in 2024, this scheme benefits women aged 21-60, providing Rs 50,000 over five years. Tensions over Kotia remain due to governance disputes.
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Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced that 246 women from Kotia, near the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border, will be beneficiaries of the Subhadra Yojana on August 9, receiving Rs 15,000 each.
The Subhadra Yojana, initiated last year, aims to support women aged 21 to 60 with Rs 50,000 over five years. This includes annual installments, scheduled around Rakhi Purnima and International Women's Day.
The Kotia region has long-standing disputes with Andhra Pradesh, dating back to 1968, and despite Supreme Court intervention in 2006, challenges in governance continue. Meanwhile, the scheme marks a significant step towards women's empowerment in the area.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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