Assam Govt. Launches ‘Orunodoi’Scheme

• 04 Dec 2020

• Assam Govt. has launched its flagship scheme ‘Orunodoi’ on 1st December 2020 at NumaliJalah Parade Ground, Aminagon.

Aim: The aim of this scheme is to provide food security and poverty alleviation.

About the Scheme

• There will be a transfer of money (Rs. 830) to the beneficiary every month towards buying medicines, lentils, sugar, and fruits. This is not binding, beneficiaries may use them as per their requirement.
• Preference will be given to the households having widow, unmarried women and especially abled person.
• One of the other salient features of this program is to ensure timely credit of the right subsidy amount transferring the benefit directly into the account of the nominated female head of the household.

Who are not Eligible?

• The households having, four-wheeler, tractor, TV, fridge, etc. will not be eligible under the Scheme.