Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched Orunodoi 2.0 scheme virtually from Assam House in New Delhi on Wednesday.
During the launch of the scheme, the Assam chief minister said that the government aims to cover 35 lakhs beneficiaries under the Orunodoi scheme. He also stated that around 2lakhs 75 thousand beneficiaries have been excluded from the previous scheme.
17 lakh women have been receiving Rs. 1,250 each on 10th of every month under this scheme, which is credited directly to their bank accounts. This has helped families in times of need, especially during the waves of COVID-19.
As per reports as many as 10.50 lakhs new beneficiaries will be added under Orunodoi 2.0 making the scheme as the Largest DBT project in the history of Assam with total beneficiaries of 27 lakhs.
The chief minister further mentioned that the scheme will also cover disabled and transgender people. In addition the people living in old age home will also be benefitted from the scheme with DC quota.
He further added that all beneficiaries of the Deen Dayal Dibyangan Pension Scheme and the Indira Miri Universal Widow Pension Scheme to be included under Orunodoi from April, 2023.
“Orunodoi, One of the ‘foremost beads’ among Ashtadash Mukutar Unnoyonee Maala announced in State Budget 2020-21, has given a ray of hope to lakhs of families. I’m sure Orunodoi 2.0 will help eradicate poverty & ensure socio-economic welfare of financially-vulnerable families,” he added.
The scheme’s total yearly outlay is Rs. 4,142 crore.
Taking to Twitter he wrote, “Taking forward our commitment to providing economic & nutritional security to women by this transformative program glad to have launched Orunodoi 2.0 virtually today from Delhi. Under this, 10.50 lakh new beneficiaries will receive financial aid as part of Govt support to needy.”
