Assam Orunodoi Scheme
The Assam Orunodoi Scheme provides monthly financial assistance to eligible women from low-income households.
Key facts
| Benefit | ₹1,000 monthly |
|---|---|
| Who | Women from poor households |
| Income limit | ₹2 lakh annually |
| How paid | Direct Benefit Transfer |
| Implemented by | Government of Assam |
| Official portal | assam.gov.in |
| Application window | Open all year for eligible women in Assam |
Benefits
Beneficiaries receive ₹1,000 monthly through Direct Benefit Transfer, aimed at supporting their household expenses, including health and nutrition needs.
Who can apply
- Household income ≤ ₹2,00,000/year
- Women / girls only
- poor household
- no government employee in family
- not income tax payer
- married widowed divorced or abandoned
- unmarried
- secc 2011 listed
Eligible applicants must be women from families with an annual income below ₹2 lakh, and they should not have any government employees or income taxpayers in the household. Priority is given to widows, divorced, or abandoned women, as well as unmarried women over 35 years of age.
How to apply
Applications for the Assam Orunodoi Scheme must be submitted offline through designated local bodies.
- Obtain the application form from the nearest Urban Local Body or Gram Panchayat Office.
- Nominate a woman from the household as the applicant.
- Fill in the required details in the application form, including personal and family information.
- Attach necessary documents such as Aadhaar Card, PAN card, and income certificate.
- Submit the completed application form to the local body office and obtain an acknowledgement slip.
- Wait for the verification process to be completed by the relevant committees.
Documents required
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN card
- Domicile of Assam
- Bank Account
- Bank Passbook
- 2 Photos
- Mobile number
- Ration card
- Income certificate
- Self-declaration form
- Identity Card
- Voter ID card
- Age Proof
Common problems and how to fix them
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Application rejected | Ensure all eligibility criteria are met and all required documents are submitted with the application. |
| Payment not received | Check if the application was approved and verify the bank account details provided during the application. |
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Assam Orunodoi Scheme?
Women from low-income households with an annual income below ₹2 lakh can apply, provided there are no government employees or income taxpayers in the family.
What documents are required for the application?
Applicants need to provide documents such as Aadhaar Card, PAN card, domicile certificate, bank account details, and an income certificate, among others.
How is the financial assistance disbursed?
The financial assistance of ₹1,000 is provided monthly through Direct Benefit Transfer to the bank account of the nominated woman in the family.
Is there a specific age requirement for applicants?
Yes, priority is given to unmarried women over 35 years, as well as widows, divorced, or abandoned women.
What happens after I submit my application?
After submission, the application will be acknowledged, and it will undergo a verification process by local committees before the final list of beneficiaries is published.
Key terms explained
- DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer)
- A system where the scheme amount is paid straight into the beneficiary’s bank account, with no middlemen handling the cash.
Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.
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