Odisha launches Subhadra Yojana; first direct transfer scheme using digital rupee

The Subhadra Yojana in Odisha has launched a direct transfer initiative for women, making it the first government program to use Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Beneficiaries receive Rs 10,000 annually in digital rupees, which can be spent via UPI QR codes or transferred to bank accounts. The scheme aims to enhance subsidy delivery.