About Orunodoi Scheme 2.0
Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has launched the second version of Orunodoi scheme on 15 December 2022. Orunodoi 2.0 is the flagship scheme of the state government aimed at providing financial security to disadvantaged families.Speaking on the occasion at the ceremonial launch held at the premises of Assam House in the national capital, Sarma termed 'Orunodoi' the largest social-sector scheme in the history of the state that has the capability of radically transforming the lives of millions of its residents.
CM said that "Till 15 December 2022, around 17 lakh women have been receiving an amount of Rs. 1,250 each on the 10th of every month through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) method under the first phase of this social sector scheme. With the addition of another 10.5 lakh new beneficiaries from today onwards, it would add up to a total of 27 lakh-plus beneficiaries".
Benefits of Orunodoi 2.0 Scheme
Chief Minister stated that "The guaranteed minimum cash flow of Rs 1,250 for the underprivileged families of the state would be extremely helpful in the government's aim of poverty alleviation".From April 2023, all the existing beneficiaries of the Deen Dayal Divyangan Pension Yojana and Indira Miri Widow Pension Scheme would be subsumed under Orunodoi 2.0. Divyangans and transgenders would also be included under the Orunodoi scheme. "Households having member, who is a dwarf or suffering from conditions such as cerebral palsy, thalassemia, hemophilia, etc. would also be included under Orunodoi scheme," CM added.
As per the state government around 2.75 lakh beneficiaries under 'Orunodoi' had been removed from the eligible-beneficiary list on the basis of a survey carried out under Orunodoi Month as some had passed away while others were found to be ineligible for the scheme, among other reasons.
As per the state government around 2.75 lakh beneficiaries under 'Orunodoi' had been removed from the eligible-beneficiary list on the basis of a survey carried out under Orunodoi Month as some had passed away while others were found to be ineligible for the scheme, among other reasons.
Orunodoi Scheme 2.0 Application Forms
The finalisation of beneficiaries will take place from 1 January to 15 January 2023. Then those who are selected will be able to fill Orunodoi Scheme 2.0 application forms till 20 January 2023. The collection and uploading of Orunodoi 2.0 scheme application forms on the dedicated portal can be completed on 28 February 2023.
Assam Orunodoi Scheme Official Website
Assam has been a pioneer in the country for the poor, through direct benefit transfer (DBT) mode. Under Orunodoi scheme, monetary benefits has been envisaged for more than 27 lakh poor households in the state. The schematic benefit was enhanced from Rs. 830 initially to Rs. 1000 per month. Now in Orunodoi 2.0, the scheme benefit has been once again raised to Rs. 1250 per month. Any person can access the Orunodoi Scheme official website www.orunodoi.inObjectives of Assam Arunodoi Scheme
The twin objectives of Assam Orunodoi Scheme are as follows:-- Economic empowerment of women
- Taking the poor out of BPL in accordance with our commitment to sustainable development goals (SDG).
Orunodoi Scheme in Assam Budget 2022-23
Finance Minister in Assam Budget 2022-23 said that "Orunodoi has literally given women of the state a ray of hope, symbolized by the rising Sun. This is an unprecedented development milestone achieved by our Government, which has had multiple benefits - economic empowerment, financial literacy, extension of nutritional support and above all, taking development to each and every home and heart".FM said "A committed transfer of Rs. 1,000 to around 20 lakh beneficiaries is going on currently (amount to be increased to Rs. 1250 in Orunodoi Scheme 2.0). This transfer gets credited directly into the account of the beneficiaries on the 10th of every month. This remains one of the prime women centric flagship programs of the Government of Assam".
Assam Orunodoi Scheme Amount
Orunodoi was first introduced in 2020, by the then Hon'ble Finance Minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, the assistance was scientifically fixed at Rs. 830 per beneficiary per month with the following components:-
| Component | Amount |
| Medicines | Rs. 400 |
| 50% subsidy of 4 kgs of pulses | Rs. 200 |
| 50% subsidy of 4 kgs of sugar | Rs. 80 |
| Fruits and vegetables | Rs. 150 |
| Total | Rs. 830 |
Later, amount of the assistance was enhanced to Rs. 1000 to make this a lumpsum amount. Now, CM has launched 2nd phase of Arunodoi Scheme 2.0 in which amount has been raised to Rs. 1250 per month.
This time, Assam govt. want to provide additional amount of Rs 250, as subsidy for 50 units of electricity directly being credited into the account of the poor. Thus, each beneficiary will be eligible to get Rs 1250 per month in next financial year. The govt's effort will be to enhance Orunodoi entitlement with strengthening of the state economy.
This time, Assam govt. want to provide additional amount of Rs 250, as subsidy for 50 units of electricity directly being credited into the account of the poor. Thus, each beneficiary will be eligible to get Rs 1250 per month in next financial year. The govt's effort will be to enhance Orunodoi entitlement with strengthening of the state economy.
Orunodoi Month
Assam government decided to observe "Orunodoi Month" last year, but this could not be organized due to COVID induced pandemic. The state govt. is committed for Social Audit of beneficiary list through organizing ‘Orunodoi Month’ next financial year.Orunodoi (means rising Sun in Assamese) was launched in the year 2020 having more than 17 lakh beneficiaries. Now with inclusion of 10 lakh more beneficiaries in Orunodoi 2.0, the updated edition of this poverty alleviation scheme will cost the state exchequer around 4,142 crore per annum. It is now one of the largest direct benefit transfer schemes in India.
Orunodoi Scheme 2.0 Status
If any beneficiary wants to check Orunodoi scheme status, then follow the process specified.
- First of all, go to Orunodoi scheme official website
- On homepage, click "View Beneficiary Status" link to go to beneficiary status checker page. You can also click here - https://www.orunodoi.in/orunodoi/public/gotoBeneficiaryStatusChecker
- Select district, enter last 7 digits of beneficiary number.
- Click at "Search" button.
- Orunodoi scheme status of beneficiaries will finally open.
Orunodoi Scheme List 2.0
If any beneficiary wants to check Orunodoi scheme list, then follow the process specified.
- First of all, go to Orunodoi scheme official website
- On homepage, click "View Status" link or click here - https://www.orunodoi.in/orunodoi/public/getPublicDistrictList
- The page for Orunodoi application district wise status will open.
- Click at "District name"
- Then Orunodoi finalized benenficiaries list for that particular district will open.
- Now you can check your name in the Arunodoi scheme list of beneficiaries.
Orunodoi Scheme Online Application Form 2023
If any beneficiary wants to file complaint regarding Orunodoi scheme, then follow the process specified here.
- First of all, go to Orunodoi scheme official website
- On homepage, click "Submit Grievance" link or click here - https://www.orunodoi.in/orunodoi/public/getPublicGrievanceApplication
- Then Orunodoi general grievance application form will open.
- Citizens can file grievance by filling complaint in Orunodoi scheme online application form.
Orunodoi Scheme Helpline
E-mail ID: orunodoidbt@gmail.com
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