"37.1 lakh women to receive Rs 1,250 under Orunodoi scheme from Aug 1": Assam CM Himanta Biswa
Guwahati, July 30
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced that Aadhaar-seeded transfers under the Orunodoi scheme will resume from August 1, with 37.1 lakh women beneficiaries set to receive Rs 1,250 each and beneficiaries in flood-affected areas will receive Rs 2,500 this month.
Sarma said the state government will transfer the assistance directly to the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries.
"From 1 August, we will resume Aadhaar-seeded Orunodoi transfers. 37.1 lakh mothers & sisters will receive Rs 1250. For those in flood-affected areas, this amount would be Rs 2500. We will also deploy Orunodoi Sahayaks to support those who require assistance on this scheme," the Chief Minister said.
He added that beneficiaries in the flood-affected districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat will receive Rs 2,500 this month to support their recovery and rehabilitation.
"August will be a special month for Assam as several welfare programs to serve our people will gain a new momentum," Sarma said.
In this regard the Assam Chief Minister on Wednesday held a video conference with all District Commissioners from Dispur.
"Come the first week of August, we will begin distribution of application forms for Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu. We aim to provide financial support of over Rs 300 crore to more than 5 lakh students in October, which will help them in supporting their education," he said.
Sarma also announced that the state government will revive its subsidised ration scheme from August 10, under which more than 70 lakh beneficiaries will receive free ration along with 1 kg of masur dal and 1 kg of sugar for a total cost of Rs 100 per ration card.
The Chief Minister directed the administration to ensure saturation of all welfare schemes and provide a seamless experience for beneficiaries.
The Orunodoi scheme is a major welfare programme of the Assam government, launched in 2020, that provides monthly financial assistance to low-income families through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), with the primary beneficiary in each household being a woman.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It is commendable that the government is using Aadhaar seeding to prevent leakages. However, I hope the Orunodoi Sahayaks are well-trained and sensitive to the needs of elderly or illiterate women who may struggle with digital processes. Implementation on the ground is often where schemes like these fall short.
This is great news for women in Assam. The direct bank transfer model is efficient and transparent. I also appreciate the focus on flood relief - Rs 2,500 for those affected will make a real difference in their recovery. Good to see such welfare schemes being rolled out effectively.
One concern: the scheme's launch in 2020 promised Rs 830 per month, now it's Rs 1,250. While it has increased, with inflation, is it enough? Also, we need to check if all eligible families are being covered, especially those in remote areas without bank accounts or Aadhaar. But yes, it's a step in the right direction.
It's heartwarming to see our government thinking about women and students together with the Nijut Moina scheme as well. But also, I wish they'd focus on creating sustainable livelihoods instead of just direct cash transfers. However, for immediate relief, especially post-floods, this is helpful. 👏
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