Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida, who holds the Women and Child Development, Mission Shakti and Tourism portfolios, lists out her top priorities including the rollout of Subhadra Yojana within 100 days, creation of Lakhpati Didis and augmenting tourism infrastructure and facilities, in interview with Diana Sahu. "You have repeatedly asserted that the Subhadra Yojana will be launched within 100 days as promised by the BJP. Have you finalised the modalities and a date for its launch?" "Drafting of the Subhadra Yojana is in its final stage now.
The WCD department is working on it and its modalities, eligibility will be decided soon. It will be rolled out before the new government completes 100 days. However, I want to point out here that many scammers are now assuring women that they can enroll them as Subhadra beneficiaries and seek their Aadhaar and bank account details.
I want to tell everyone that when the scheme is launched, the government will make an announcement and a massive awareness drive will be organised through Mission Shakti members so that maximum number of women benefit from it. People should not fall into the trap of the fraud." "The WCD department is a vital wing of the government as it concerns the welfare and development of women and children.
What are your priorities as the minister?" "All these years, I have felt that there are a lot of loopholes in the implementation of Central schemes for development of both women and children in Odisha. Consider the.