launched by PM Modi, aims to empower women. More than 20 lakh women in Odisha received financial assistance of Rs 5000 as the Odisha government released the first instalment of the third phase of the ambitious Subhadra Yojana during a special programme held at Sundargarh on Sunday.According to sources, the government released more than Rs 1000 crore in the third phase of the first installment benefitting over 20 lakh beneficiaries in the state.With the release of the third phase, as many as 80 lakh women in the State have been covered under the new BJP government’s ambitious scheme which aims at empowering the women of the State.Also Read: Subhadra Yojana beneficiaries being targeted by cyber fraudsters in OdishaNotably, Subhadra Yojana was one of the major promises made by the BJP for women in its election manifesto in Odisha. PM Modi launched the ambitious Subhadra scheme of the BJP government on his birthday, on September 17, 2024.Read More: Subhadra Yojana: 22% of 2.67 lakh rejected applicants to receive third phase money tomorrowUnder the scheme, each beneficiary will receive Rs 10,000 per year in two instalments of Rs 5,000 each one on Rakhi Purnima, and the other on International Women’s Day (March 8).