India, April 19 -- The Odisha Government will disburse financial assistance under the 'Subhadra' Yojana on the occasion of Panchayati Raj Diwas, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced on Friday.

The distribution will take place during a special event in Puri, coinciding with the State's observance of Panchayati Raj Diwas on April 24.

As part of the scheme's sixth phase, eligible beneficiaries will receive 10,000 for the two installments. Around 1.7 lakh women across the state are expected to benefit from this round of financial support.

In the fifth phase held on March 6, the State Government disbursed 5,000 to 2.30 lakh women as the first installment under the Subhadra Yojana.

Parida added women who applied for the scheme on...