The Assam Orunodoi Scheme is a flagship social welfare initiative introduced by the Government of Assam to provide monthly financial assistance to economically weaker households. The scheme was officially launched on 2 October 2020 to help poor families manage essential expenses such as food, medicine, and daily necessities.
Under this program, financial support is transferred directly to the bank account of a woman in the household, making it a major step toward women’s financial empowerment and social security.
For detailed guidelines, citizens can refer to the official document released by the Assam government:
👉 https://assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/2020-11/Orunodoi%20Scheme.pdf
The Orunodoi Scheme is a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) welfare program that provides monthly financial support to low-income households in Assam.
Key features of the scheme include:
Monthly cash assistance transferred directly to bank accounts.
Women from the household are the primary beneficiaries.
Funds are credited on the first day of every month.
The scheme aims to support families with basic living expenses and healthcare needs.
Initially, the financial assistance was ₹830 per month, which was later increased to ₹1,000. In the latest updates under Orunodoi 3.0, beneficiaries may receive around ₹1,250 per month, depending on government notifications.
When the scheme was first introduced, the monthly support of ₹830 per family was structured to cover several essential needs.
Breakdown of assistance:
| Purpose | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|
| Medicines and healthcare support | ₹400 |
| Subsidy for pulses (4 kg consumption) | ₹200 |
| Subsidy for sugar | ₹80 |
| Fruits and vegetables | ₹150 |
| Total Monthly Support | ₹830 |
This structured assistance helped families maintain basic nutrition and healthcare support.
Beneficiary identification is carried out through a local administrative process.
The selection process includes:
Preliminary identification at the Gaon Panchayat (GP) level.
Verification by Village Council Development Committee (VCDC) or Urban Local Body (ULB).
Final approval by Block and District authorities.
A District Level Monitoring Committee supervises the process to ensure that the selection follows the official eligibility guidelines.
Each selected household must submit an undertaking and eligibility checklist during the verification stage.
The first beneficiary selection list for the scheme was released on 17 August 2020 by the Government of Assam.
Families included in the final list receive financial assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the nominated female member of the household.
The Orunodoi Scheme aims to provide predictable monthly financial support to vulnerable families. The program focuses on:
Reducing financial stress for poor households
Supporting expenses for food, medicines, and daily essentials
Promoting women’s financial independence
Ensuring transparent welfare delivery through DBT
Although eligibility depends on official guidelines, priority is generally given to:
Economically weaker households
Widows
Unmarried women
Persons with disabilities (Divyang)
Marginalized communities
Families without regular government income
To receive benefits under the Orunodoi Scheme, applicants must usually meet these conditions:
Must be a permanent resident of Assam
Household must belong to the economically weaker category
The beneficiary should preferably be a woman managing the household
Families with high-income government employees may not qualify
Other eligibility conditions may apply based on government notifications
Final approval is granted only after field verification by local authorities.
Applicants may need to provide the following documents:
Ration Card
Aadhaar Card
Bank Passbook (in the beneficiary’s name)
Address Proof (Voter ID / Ration Card / other valid proof)
Details of family members
Additional documents requested by local officials
The scheme currently follows an offline application process.
Applicants should contact their Gaon Panchayat, Urban Local Body, or Block Development Office.
Obtain the official Orunodoi application form and fill in the required details.
Submit photocopies of identification, address proof, and bank account details.
Officials conduct field verification before approving the application and initiating the monthly bank transfer.
Since the process is handled locally, applicants usually check their application status through government offices.
You can verify your status by:
Visiting your Gaon Panchayat or Urban Local Body office
Contacting the Block Development Office
Checking beneficiary lists displayed locally
There is currently no universal online portal for citizens to check status directly.
The Orunodoi Scheme is one of the largest welfare programs in Assam.
Key highlights include:
Assistance to over 19 lakh families initially
Coverage expanded to more than 24 lakh households
Funds transferred directly to bank accounts every month
Implemented across districts, villages, and urban local bodies in Assam
The Orunodoi Scheme provides regular financial support to families facing economic hardship. By transferring money directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts, the government ensures transparency and reduces delays in welfare delivery.
Most importantly, the scheme empowers women by making them the primary recipients of financial assistance, strengthening their role in household decision-making.