CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the second version of ‘Orunodoi’, the flagship scheme of the state government aimed at providing financial security to disadvantaged families.

Detailed explanation-2: -About The Orunodoi Scheme : 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 2.0’ scheme the amount has been enhanced from 830/- to Rs. 1250/ Women.

Detailed explanation-3: -The largest direct benefit transfer programme, known as Assam Arunodoi Scheme 2023 or Orunodoi, was introduced on December 1, 2020. It is a brand-new initiative to support economically disadvantaged families and empower women.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is Arunodoi Scheme Assam? It is a brand-new initiative to support economically disadvantaged families and empower women. The Assam government is offering ₹1000 per month under the Orunodoi Scheme to 20 lakh qualified state resident households so they may purchase basic food products.

Detailed explanation-5: -Assam Orunodoi Scheme was drafted for the purpose of providing financial aid to economically vulnerable families. The amount will be transferred into the registered woman’s family account. It was launched on 2nd Oct 2020. The families receive financial aid of Rs. 1000 per month.