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Puri MP Sambit Patra and Odisha Minister Prithviraj Harichandan flagged off the 'Subhadra Swagat Padayatra' in Banpur on Sunday, ahead of the scheme's launch.
The scheme will be implemented on September 17. MP Patra mentioned that during the elections, Prime Minister Modi had promised that women in the country would receive Rs 50,000 over five years. "This is indeed a very happy occasion for us. Our beloved Prime Minister Modi had guaranteed during the elections that the women of the country would be given Rs 50,000 over five years. Starting September 17, one crore and 30 lakh women will receive the first instalment of Rs 5,000 through this scheme," he stated. He further added that the Padayatra was being conducted across every district of Puri, with women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) participating to raise awareness. "The Padayatra has been organised in every district of Puri today. Women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are also participating to spread awareness. Our MLA and Minister Prithviraj Harichandan also joined in today. I would like to thank everyone involved. I also want to express gratitude to the Prime Minister for keeping his word and fulfilling his promises," Patra added. (ANI)
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