Assam govt's flagship beneficiary schemes to resume from August: CM Sarma
Guwahati, July 19
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that the BJP-led state government's flagship welfare schemes will resume from August, signalling the rollout of key social assistance programmes ahead of the new financial cycle.
In a post on X, Sarma said, "Some familiar names are back at your doorstep. Starting this August, Orunodoi, subsidised essentials and our student welfare schemes will once again reach the people of Assam."
According to the schedule shared by the Chief Minister, the distribution of subsidised masoor dal and sugar will restart from August 1, while the monthly financial assistance under the Orunodoi scheme will resume from August 3.
The government will also begin distribution of application forms for its student welfare initiatives -- Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu -- from August 6. Another flagship programme, Jiban Prerana Asoni, is scheduled to restart from September.
The Chief Minister described the initiatives as Assam's "blockbuster welfare schemes", asserting that they would once again reach beneficiaries across the state.
Orunodoi is the Assam government's flagship direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme aimed at providing financial support to economically weaker households, particularly women. The scheme has been one of the state's largest social welfare programmes since its launch and has undergone periodic expansion to cover more beneficiaries.
The subsidised food initiative enables eligible families to purchase essential commodities such as masoor dal and sugar at reduced prices through the public distribution system. The Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu schemes are focused on supporting students by providing financial assistance aimed at encouraging higher education and reducing dropout rates.
The announcement comes as the state government continues to emphasise welfare delivery alongside infrastructure development and economic growth.
The resumption of these schemes is expected to benefit lakhs of families, students and economically disadvantaged sections across Assam.
The Chief Minister's announcement also reiterates the government's commitment to continuing its welfare-oriented programmes, which have remained a key component of the BJP government's governance agenda in the state.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally! We were struggling without the subsidised dal and sugar. I hope the government also focuses on timely delivery. Last time, our local PDS shop ran out of stock within a week. 🙏
As a student from a lower-income family, Nijut Moina has been my only hope to continue my studies. I was worried when they paused it. Thank you, CM Sarma, for resuming it. 😊
While these schemes are good, I wish the government would also address corruption in the PDS system. Many eligible families in our area still don't get the benefits they deserve. Aadhaar linking has helped, but more transparency is needed.
Orunodoi is truly a blessing for us. My mother receives ₹1,250 every month, and it helps with our daily expenses. I hope the government expands it to more districts soon. 🎉
Good news! But I'm a bit skeptical about the implementation. Last time, Orunodoi forms were not available in many areas. Hope the district administration is better prepared this time. Also, what about the employment schemes? We need jobs too.
As someone working in the social sector, I
We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.