‘Orunodoi’ or Arunodoi Scheme is a new scheme of Government of Assam to be launched on 2nd October 2020. ‘Orunodoi’ scheme will provide Financial Assistance of Rs. 830 per month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme to around 17 Lakh Families in the state. They will receive the amount on the first day of every month, starting from October, 2020. Women being primary caretaker of family are kept as beneficiaries of the scheme.
Benefits of Assam Orunodoi Scheme 2020
- Govt of Assam is to provide Rs 830 per month each to 17 lakh families under this ‘Orunodoi’ Scheme.
- The support of Rs 830 per month will mean an additional per annum income of Rs 10,000 to the poor households, to meet their medical & nutritional needs.
- An amount of 2800 crore rupees is earmarked for the Arunodoi Scheme (Orunodoi scheme) in this year’s budget.
- The amount will be sent by DBT to bank account of nominated woman of the family.
- The selection of beneficiaries to start from August 17, 2020.
- Beneficiaries will receive the amount on the first day of every month, starting from October, 2020.
- It shall benefit all poor households whether they are covered under NFSA or not.
- Under this initiative, the State has set a commitment to alleviate the financial problems of impoverished families in Assam through ‘Substantial Income Support’. Women being primary caretaker of family are kept as beneficiaries of the scheme.
