Question 394

Recently, Assam government has launched the scheme which is a direct benefit transfer scheme, aims to cover 22 lakh families, What is the name of that scheme?

Answer

Orunodoi Scheme

Why?

The correct answer is Orunodoi Scheme. Key Points In December month Assam government has launched the biggest-ever Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme called 'Orunodoi' aiming to cover 22 lakh families in the state. The scheme has been rolled out with 17 lakh families as beneficiaries at present. The government said that it will transfer Rs 830 per month to the account of one of the female members of the family under the 'Orunodoi' scheme. After the election of t he Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) , the number of beneficiaries is expected to increase to 22 lakh families . The state government would need Rs 2,400 crore every year for the scheme.