Question 2876
Which of the following state Chief Minister has sought to revise list of Orunodoi cash beneficiaries?
Answer
Assam
Why?
The correct answer is Assam . Key Points Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has sought a revision of the list of Orunodoi beneficiaries by excluding those who no longer need the financial grant and including others irrespective of political ideologies. Orunodoi, launched in 2020, entails a monthly grant of ₹1,250 to each of some 20 lakh beneficiaries. It is one of 18 flagship schemes of the Assam govt currently in operation. Additional Information Women being the primary caretakers of the family are kept as beneficiaries of the scheme. 'Orunodoi' scheme will provide Financial Assistance of Rs. 1000 per month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme to around 19.10 Lakh Families in the state. Applicant should be presently resident in Assam. Composite Household Income of the Applicant should be less than Rs. 2 Lakh per annum . The beneficiary (nominated female member) should have a bank account wherein the name in the bank records should match the scheme records. Assam : Capital: Dispur Governor: Jagadish Mukhi Chief minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma
