The Assam government on Tuesday launched the third phase of its flagship financial support scheme for women — ‘Orunodoi 3.0’, marking a major step in the state’s fight against poverty. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the scheme will now benefit over 38 lakh families, making it the largest anti-poverty initiative in Assam.
Each eligible household will receive ₹1,250 per month, with an additional ₹250 earmarked to help families purchase LPG cylinders.
“Since its inception, Orunodoi has helped countless families escape poverty and live with dignity. With the launch of Orunodoi 3.0, we have strengthened the state’s support system to ensure that no economically weaker family is left behind,” Sarma said at the launch event in Guwahati.
The Chief Minister also hinted at a “special surprise” in February, suggesting further welfare measures or enhancements to the scheme.
Sarma stressed that the state’s welfare efforts go beyond financial aid, encompassing a wide range of initiatives such as free rice, subsidised pulses and LPG cylinders, free education, incentives for girl child education and free healthcare.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Chief Minister wrote, “#Orunodoi3 provides a comprehensive support net aligned with the principle of Antyodaya,” reaffirming the government’s commitment to inclusive growth and upliftment of Assam’s most vulnerable sections.
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