Are you a woman in Assam looking for sustained financial support? The Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme (also known as Axom Orunodoi Asoni) is the Government of Assam’s flagship Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) program designed to empower women, alleviate poverty, and promote socio-economic inclusion for financially vulnerable households across the state.
With the recent launch of Orunodoi 3.0, the scheme has been enhanced to provide greater and more efficient assistance. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the monthly financial aid, eligibility, application process, and required documents.
What is the Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme?
The Orunodoi Scheme, described as the 'foremost bead' among the state's development initiatives, aims to assure a minimum monthly cash flow for vulnerable families. It primarily targets the women of the household, ensuring sustained financial assistance to meet essential needs.
- Scheme Name: Orunodoi 3.0
- State: Assam
- Objective: Women's empowerment, poverty alleviation, and socio-economic inclusion.
Financial Benefits You Will Receive
The Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme provides a consolidated monthly cash transfer through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the nominated woman member of the household.
| Benefit Component | Purpose | Amount |
| Total Monthly Assistance | Consolidated Monthly Cash Flow | ₹1,250 per month |
| Medicine Expenses | Health needs support | ₹400 |
| Pulses Subsidy | 50% subsidy for 4 kg of pulses | ₹200 |
| Sugar Subsidy | 50% subsidy for 4 kg of sugar | ₹80 |
| Fruits & Vegetables | Essential nutritional needs | ₹150 |
| Other Essential Needs | General household requirements | ₹150 |
| COVID-19 Expenses | Special support | ₹170 |
| Electricity Subsidy | 50% subsidy for 50 units | ₹250 |
The financial assistance of ₹1,250 is disbursed on the 10th day of every month directly into the beneficiary's bank account.
Who is Eligible for Orunodoi 3.0?
The basic precondition for inclusion is that the individual must be enrolled as a beneficiary under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
Priority inclusion will be given if the household contains any of the following:
- Widow or Unmarried Women (above 45 years of age).
- Transgender individuals.
- Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), irrespective of gender.
- Old/Infirm Women, including those residing in Government registered old age homes.
- Women from households where earning members are either disabled or aged (more than sixty years).
- Women from households where any member is suffering from critical illnesses (HIV, Thalassemia, Haemophilia, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy, Autism spectrum disorder).
- Women in households without shelter or those living on alms (Destitute Women).
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) woman beneficiary.
- Women in households with a composite annual income of less than ₹2 lacs per annum.
Who is Excluded from the Scheme?
Certain categories of individuals and their households are excluded from the Orunodoi 3.0 scheme:
- Current/Former Members of Parliament (MPs), MLAs, CEMs, and other elected political representatives.
- Current Members of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), Urban Local Bodies, etc.
- Professionals like Doctors, Engineers, Architects, Chartered Accountants, Bank Officials, and Lawyers.
- All Government regular employees, pensioners, or contractual employees (including Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers, Gaon Pradhan, etc.).
- Government contractors, suppliers, real estate builders, industrialists, and businessmen who pay income tax.
- Landholders other than small and marginal categories.
- Households owning motorized four-wheeler vehicles.
- Beneficiaries of the 'Orunodoi Plus' scheme or any similar scheme providing equal or greater cash benefits from the State.
- Households whose composite income exceeds the limits set under the extant National Food Security Act (NFSA) Rules.
How to Apply for Orunodoi 3.0 (Offline Process)
The application for Orunodoi 3.0 is typically done through an offline application form.
Step 1: Nominate the Woman Beneficiary
The family must nominate a woman from their home to be the primary beneficiary.
Step 2: Fill Out the Application Form
Obtain the application form and accurately fill in all the required details, including:
- Block/ULB Name, Gram Panchayat/Town Name, Village Name/Ward Number.
- Applicant details (Name, Gender, Age, Address, Mobile Number).
- Family details, including Priority Status (Widow, Divorced, Divyang, etc.).
- Bank Account Details (IFSC Code, Bank Name, Account Number).
- Annual Family Income.
Step 3: Submit the Application
The duly filled-out application form, along with the required documents, must be submitted to the applicant's PS Committee or the Gram Panchayat Office.
Step 4: Receive Acknowledgement
Upon submission, the applicant will be given an acknowledgement slip as proof that the application has been received.
Step 5: Verification and Final List
The applications will be scrutinized and verified by various level committees. The list of finally selected and eligible beneficiaries will be uploaded on the DIDS portal, and the financial assistance will begin via DBT.
Essential Documents Required
You must ensure you have the following documents ready to attach with your application form:
- Aadhaar Card
- Domicile Certificate of Assam
- Bank Account Passbook (First Page)
- Ration Card (NFSA enrolment proof)
- Age Proof
- Voter ID Card
- Mobile Number
- Priority Supporting Documents (e.g., Disability Certificate, Widow Certificate, etc.)