The Assam government on October 7, expanded its flagship women-centric financial aid scheme by launching Orunodoi 3.0, extending its coverage to more than 38 lakh families across the state.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who attended the official rollout ceremony in Guwahati, described Orunodoi 3.0 as the “largest anti-poverty initiative in Assam’s history.” Each beneficiary will now receive ₹1,250 per month, including an additional ₹250 subsidy on the purchase of LPG cylinders.

“Rs 1,250 to over 38 lakh women instantly. Assam today expanded its flagship financial support scheme #Orunodoi3 to become the largest ever anti-poverty scheme in the state,” Sarma said in a post on X, following the event.

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