CM Assam launch Orunodoi 2.0 virtually today from Delhi

way2barak, Dec.14: Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma launched ORUNODOI 2.0, the largest DBT scheme in the history of Assam, in a meeting held at the conference hall of Assam Bhawan, New Delhi, today. A total of 10.54 lakh fresh beneficiaries have been newly added under the greater version of ORUNODOI 2.0. With this inclusion, the total number of beneficiaries in the state now stands at around 27 lakh

The total financial outlay for ORUNODOI is Rs. 4,142 crore per annum which makes it one of the largest direct beneficiary transfer (DBT) schemes in the country.

Expressing his views, the Chief Minister said, “One of the ‘foremost beads’ among Ashtadash Mukutar Unnoyonee Maala announced in State Budget 2020-21, Orunodoi has brought a ray of hope for lakhs of families. I’m sure Orunodoi 2.0 will help eradicate poverty & ensure socio-economic welfare of financially-vulnerable families.”

Further, the beneficiaries of Deen Dayal Divyangjan Pension Scheme and Indira Miri Universal Widow Pension Scheme will be automatically included under ORUNODOI 2.0.

INCLUSION CRITERIA:

• Widows / divorced female / unmarried female / separated female
• Destitute / living on alms
• Divyangjan
• Transgender
• Household having any member who is dwarf or ailing from Cerebral palsy / Thalassaemia / Hemophilia / Leprosy / Autism spectrum disorder Households without shelter or not having a pucca house
• Households with no adult member between the age of 16- 59 years
• Deserted women living in old age homes/ institutions registered with the Government.