Assam Orunodoi Scheme 3.0

The Orunodoi or Arunodoi Scheme was started by the Assam Government to financially support the women of the State. Financial Assistance of Rs. 1,250/- per month will be provided to all eligible women under the Orunodoi Scheme. Read the full article to know more.

Assam Orunodoi Scheme Highlights
Scheme Name	Assam Orunodoi Scheme.
Launched Year	02-10-2020.
Benefits Provided	Rs. 1,250/- per month will be given to Women of Assam.
Eligible Beneficiaries	Women of Assam.
Responsible Department	Assam Department of Finance.
How to Apply	Application Form of Assam Orunodoi Scheme.
Free Scheme Updates	WhatsApp | Telegram

Introduction of Assam Orunodoi Scheme: A Brief Insight

• Women face a financial crunch every day for regular household items.
• They have to depend on the earning member of a family.
• The government of Assam takes a major step to remove the dependency and to make women of Assam independent.
• Assam Government starts a major welfare scheme called the Assam Orunodoi Scheme.
• It was started on October 2nd 2020.
• The main aim behind launching this scheme is to make Women of Assam Financially Independent and empower them financially.
• Assam Department of Finance is the nodal department of the Orunodoi Scheme.
• Assam Orunodoi Scheme is also popularly known as “Arunodoi Scheme” or “Arunodoi Achoni”.
• Government of Assam will provide financial assistance of Rs. 1,250/- (One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Rupees Only) to the eligible women of the state.
• Initially, the financial assistance under the Orunodoi Scheme is Rs. 830/- (Eight Hundred Thirty Rupees Only).
• At that time, Rs. 830/- was meant to be spent by the beneficiary in the following way :-
  • Rs. 400/- for Medicines.
  • Rs. 200/- for Pulses.
  • Rs. 80/- for Sugar.
  • Rs. 150/- for Fruits and Vegetables.
• But Rs. 830/- was not enough for the Women to spend as the household items are getting to expensive day by day.
• So Government of Assam then revised this amount in the year 2022 and made it Rs. 1,000/- (One Thousand Rupees Only) per month for all the beneficiaries.
• And again in the year 2023 Government of Assam revised this financial assistance per month to Rs. 1,250/- (Rs. One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Rupees Only) for all the women beneficiaries.
• After revision of the financial assistance, Assam Orunodoi Scheme will be called as Assam Orunodoi Scheme 2.0.
• Now, after refining the eligibility criteria of the scheme, the Assam Government launched Orunodoi Scheme 3.0 in the State.
• More than 37.2 Lakh Families of Assam will be estimated to get benefits under the Orunodoi Scheme.
• Beneficiaries can receive monthly financial assistance directly into the bank account of the beneficiary.
• Having a one female member in a family is mandatory to avail the benefit of the Assam Orunodoi Scheme.
• Preference will be given to those families who have any of the following categories of Women :-
  • Widow.
  • Divorcee.
  • Unmarried.
  • Separated from Husband.
  • Disabled.
  • Family of a woman covered under the National Food Security Act.
• Eligible Women of Assam can apply for monthly financial assistance under the Assam Orunodoi Scheme through the Application Form of Orunodoi Scheme.
• Woman Applicant can explore other major welfare schemes ofthe  Assam Government for women named “Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan” and “Arundhati Gold Scheme”.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

• Eligible Women Beneficiaries will get the following benefits from the Assam Government under the Orunodoi Scheme :-
  

  Monthly Financial Assistance will be provided. Woman Beneficiaries will receive Rs. 1,250/- (One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Only) Per Month.

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

• The below-mentioned eligibility is required to be completed to avail the benefit of monthly financial assistance under the Orunodoi Scheme :-
  

  Only Permanent Residents of Assam are Eligible to Apply. Applicant should be a Woman. Applicant’s Annual Family Income should not be more than Rs. 2,00,000/-. Applicant must have Bank Account in her Name.

Ineligibility Conditions of the Scheme

• The following ineligibility conditions is set by Government of Assam for Orunodoi Scheme in which if there are following people in a family or a family fulfills any of the following conditions, then they are not eligible to apply :-
  

  If there is no Female Member in a Family. If any Family Member is a Serving or Retired Member of :- Parliament. State Legislative Assembly/ Council. Panchayati Raj Institution. Urban Local Body. If any Family Member is a Serving or Retired Employee of :- Central Government. State Government. Public Sector Undertaking. Central or State Aided Institution. Cooperative Societies. If any Family Member is a Professional like :- Doctor. Engineer. Chartered Accountant. Advocate. Government Contractor. Architect. If any Family Member is an Income Tax Payer. Family holding more than 15 Bighas of Agricultural Land. If the Family owns any of the following Household Items :- Four Wheeler. Tractor. Refrigerator. Washing Machine. Air Conditioner. Mechanized Boat.

Documents Required to be Attached

• The documents mentioned below will be required to avail the benefit of monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1,250/- under the Orunodoi Scheme of the Assam Government :-
  

  Residence Proof of Assam or Domicile Certificate. Family Income Certificate. Aadhar Card of Applicant. Bank Account Details. Applicant’s Caste Certificate. BPL Card. (If Available)

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

• Eligible Women of Assam can apply for monthly financial assistance under the Orunodoi Scheme through Application Form.
• Orunodoi Scheme Application Form is available free of cost in the following government offices :-
  • Office of the Urban Local Body.
  • Office of the Gram Panchayat.
• Fill the Application Form correctly with the below-mentioned details :-
  • Applicant Details.
  • Contact Details.
  • Details of Family.
  • Bank Account Details.
• Attach all the required documents with the application form.
• Submit the Arunodoi Scheme Application Form with all the documents attached in the office mentioned below:-
  • Urban Local Body Office.
  • Gram Panchayat Office.
• Application Form and documents will be scrutinized by the concerned officials.
• If the application of the beneficiary is accepted, then the monthly financial assistance will be transferred every month in the given bank account number.
• Application Status of the Orunodoi Scheme can be checked by contacting the District Social Welfare Officer.

Key Features of Scheme

• Assam Orunodoi Scheme is the Poverty Alleviation Scheme of the Government of Assam.
• Financial Assistance under the Orunodoi Scheme will be transferred on the 1st day of the month.
• To implement the Orunodoi Scheme properly in Assam, Orunodoi Assistants will be recruited by the Government.
• Finalization of Eligible Beneficiary will be done District Level Committee which comprises following members :-
  • Deputy Commissioner is the Chairperson of the Committee.
  • All the MLAs of the District is a members of the Committee.
  • Secretary of the Committee is the District Development Commissioner.
  • ADC Development and Zila Parishad CEO is also a Member of the Committee.

Application Form Related to the Scheme

• Application Form of Orunodoi Scheme Assam.

Important Links Available

• Assam Department of Finance Official Website.
• Guidelines of Orunodoi Scheme Assam.

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

• Contact Email of Orunodoi Scheme Assam :- orunodoidbt@gmail.com
• Contact Number of Assam Department of Finance :- 0361-2237054
• Helpdesk Email of Assam Department of Finance :- samirksinha@gov.in
• Department of Finance, Government of Assam,
  Third Floor, Chief Minister Block,
  Janta Bhawan, Dispur, Guwahati,
  Assam – 781006.