The Assam Orunodoi Scheme is the state’s largest and most significant social welfare program, launched by the Government of Assam under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. Introduced in December 2020 and recently upgraded to Orunodoi 3.0, this flagship initiative is designed to provide direct monthly financial assistance to economically vulnerable families, primarily focusing on women’s empowerment, nutritional security, and healthcare support.
Key Benefits and Financial Assistance
Under Assam Orunodoi 3.0, the scheme provides an enhanced monthly assistance amount:
- Total Monthly Benefit: ₹1,250 is transferred directly to the designated woman’s bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- Purpose: This amount is intended for household expenses, including nutrition and medicine. The total comprises a direct cash transfer and an integrated ₹250 subsidy specifically for the purchase of an LPG cylinder.
- The scheme has significantly expanded its reach and is currently set to benefit over 37 lakh households across Assam, making it a cornerstone of inclusive governance.
Eligibility Criteria (Orunodoi 3.0)
To be eligible for the scheme, the family must adhere to the following:
A. Basic Eligibility
- Applicant: The applicant must be a resident of Assam and the woman of the family (preferably the mother or wife).
- Income Ceiling: The family’s annual composite income must be less than ₹2,00,000 (Two Lakh Rupees).
- Essential Document: Beneficiaries must possess both an Aadhaar Card and a Ration Card (NFSA) for inclusion under Orunodoi 3.0.
B. Priority Beneficiaries
Priority for selection is given to the most vulnerable sections, including:
- Widows, unmarried women above 45 years, or divorced/deserted women.
- Families with disabled members or members suffering from severe illnesses (like HIV, Thalassemia, etc.).
- Old/infirm women, destitute women living on alms, and women from households without shelter.Tea garden and tribal community families.
Ineligibility
The scheme strictly excludes households with high-value assets or those already enjoying government benefits/high income:
- Families with any member currently working in the government sector (regular or contractual) or receiving a pension.
- Tax-paying households or professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, or architects.
- Families owning more than 15 bighas of land or a motorized four-wheeler vehicle.
- Current and former members of political/statutory bodies (MPs, MLAs, PRIs, etc.).
Application and Transparency
- Application Form: Forms are available at the local Gaon Panchayat, Municipal Board, or Block Office.
- Submission: The filled form, along with required documents (Aadhaar, bank passbook, income certificate, address proof, etc.), must be submitted to local authorities.
- Verification: The District Selection Committee conducts a thorough verification process to finalize the list of beneficiaries.
- Payment: Approved financial assistance is transferred directly into the woman’s bank account every month, ensuring transparency and efficiency via the robust DBT system. Beneficiaries can check their status on the official Orunodoi portal.
Conclusion
The Assam Orunodoi Scheme is a transformative example of a women-centric welfare policy. By placing the funds directly in the hands of the household women, it not only ensures nutritional security and health coverage but also empowers rural women to manage family finances with greater autonomy and dignity. The scheme is foundational to the state’s vision for an economically secure and self-reliant Assam.
FAQs
1. What is the Orunodoi Scheme?
Ans: It’s a big help scheme from the Assam government that gives monthly money to poor families, focusing on the women of the household.
2. How much money is given?
Ans: Beneficiaries get ₹1,250 every month.
3. Who receives the money?
Ans: The money is sent directly to the bank account of the woman of the household (mother or wife).
4. What is the money supposed to be used for?
Ans: It’s for buying essential household needs like food, nutrition, medicine, and includes a subsidy for your cooking gas (LPG cylinder).
5. Who is eligible to apply?
Ans: Any resident woman of Assam from a low-income family whose total yearly income is less than ₹2,00,000 (Two Lakh Rupees).
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