CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The upgrade version of this program to alleviate poverty will add over 10 lakh participants and cost the state about Rs 4,000 crore. Orunodoi, which means “the rising sun” in Assamese, was introduce in 2020 with a focus on economically disadvantage women.

Detailed explanation-2: -Orunodoi, the poverty alleviation scheme, launched on December 1, 2020, entails a monthly grant of ₹ 1,250 to each beneficiary. It is one of 18 flagship schemes of the Government of Assam in operation.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -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. This page contains information about the Assam Arunodoi Scheme 2023 Application Form and implementation procedures.

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.