In Dec 2020, which of the following states has launched the ‘Orunodoi’ scheme?

The correct answer is Assam : On December 1, Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the ‘Orunodoi’ scheme at Amingaon in Kamrup (Metro) district. Under the Orunodoi scheme, an amount of Rs 830 per month will be given to the qualified 22 lakh families to purchase fundamental items like medicines, pulses, sugar, etc. The entitlement would support the family to buy medicines worth Rs 400 per month, 50 per cent subsidy of four kg pulses worth Rs 200, Rs 80 for sugar and for essential vegetables and fruits worth Rs 150. As announced in the state budget of 2020-21, the scheme shall be implemented across the state and the budgeted amount is Rs 200 crore and an annual Rs 2,400 crore . This scheme would strengthen the role of the women as the money will be deposited in the bank accounts of the women of the families . The scheme will be rolled out in 29 districts at the moment, with 18.2 lakh beneficiaries.