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Assam Launches Orunodoi 3.0, Raising Monthly Support to Rs 1,250 for 38 Lakh Women

The rollout introduces a fixed payment date with linked subsidies starting November 1.

Overview

  • Over Rs 410 crore will be transferred each month through direct bank payments under the expanded programme.
  • About 6 lakh beneficiaries in the Bodoland Territorial Region will be added within weeks, taking coverage to 40 lakh.
  • Beneficiaries received the October installment within hours of launch, with future payments scheduled for the 10th of every month.
  • Ration card holders will get subsidised pulses, salt and sugar from November 1, alongside Rs 250 assistance per LPG cylinder.
  • Block-level Orunodoi Assistants and a dedicated helpline will support delivery, and benefits can shift to the next eligible family member if a recipient dies.