Big news for women in Assam! The Assam Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme 2025, launched by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, aims to empower economically disadvantaged women with a monthly financial aid of ₹1,250 to ₹1,400 directly deposited into their bank accounts. Aimed at reducing poverty and boosting women’s financial independence, this scheme now covers 37 lakh beneficiaries, including 12 lakh new additions, making it Assam’s largest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) program. Ready to apply or check your status? Here’s your complete guide to the Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme 2025, covering eligibility, benefits, documents, and how to apply online or offline. Let’s get started!
What is the Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme?
The Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme, launched on September 19, 2024, is the third phase of Assam’s flagship poverty alleviation program, initially introduced on October 2, 2020. It provides monthly financial assistance to women from low-income households to cover essentials like food, healthcare, and daily expenses. The scheme prioritizes women as beneficiaries, recognizing their role as primary household caretakers, and uses DBT to ensure transparent, corruption-free transfers. With a budget of ₹5,604 crore annually, Orunodoi 3.0 aims to uplift 37 lakh women across Assam’s 126 constituencies, integrating benefits from schemes like Deen Dayal Divyangjan Achoni and Indira Miri Sarbojanin Biswa Pension Achoni.
Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme
- Women Empowerment: Puts money directly in women’s hands for financial autonomy.
- Poverty Reduction: Supports 37 lakh families with a safety net for basic needs.
- Comprehensive Aid: Covers healthcare, nutrition, and household expenses.
- Massive Scale: India’s first state-led women-centric DBT scheme, reaching 80 lakh people indirectly.
Benefits of Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme
Eligible women receive ₹1,250 to ₹1,400 per month, credited on the 10th of every month via DBT. The amount varies based on merged scheme benefits:
- Standard Benefit (₹1,250/month): Includes:
- Enhanced Benefit (₹1,400/month): Women also enrolled in Deen Dayal Divyangjan Achoni or Indira Miri Sarbojanin Biswa Pension Achoni receive an extra ₹150, totaling ₹1,400.
Annually, this translates to ₹15,000 to ₹16,800, helping women manage daily expenses, buy nutritious food, and access healthcare without financial stress. New ration cards and free medical services are also provided to beneficiaries.
Orunodoi 3.0 Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for Orunodoi 3.0, applicants must meet these conditions:
- Residency: Permanent resident of Assam, currently residing in the state.
- Gender: Female head of the household (primary caretaker).
- Income: Annual household income must be less than ₹2 lakh.
- Bank Account: Must have a bank account linked to Aadhaar for DBT.
- Priority Groups:
- Widows, divorced, deserted, or unmarried women (aged 45+).
- Households with disabled or elderly (50+) earners.
- Families with members having conditions like cerebral palsy, thalassemia, haemophilia, leprosy, or autism.
- Women in households without male members aged 16–59.
- Destitute women, victims of human trafficking, or rape (documented by authorities).
- Beneficiaries of Deen Dayal Divyangjan Pension or Indira Miri Universal Widow Pension.
- Transgender individuals and differently-abled persons.
- Families with Aadhaar-seeded ration cards or NFSS cards.
- Households with up to 15 bigha land in villages, 3 katha in small towns, or 1.5 katha in Kamrup Metro.
Who is not eligibility for Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme?
- Household has no female members.
- Family owns a four-wheeler, refrigerator, or pays income tax.
- Any member is a government employee (regular, contractual, pensioner), including Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers, or Mid-day Meal workers.
- Family includes government contractors, real estate builders, industrialists, or traders paying income tax.
- Household income exceeds Assam Food Security Rules under NFSA 2013.
- You’re enrolled in Orunodoi Plus or similar cash benefit schemes.
- Landholdings exceed small/marginal farmer limits.
Note: Government employees or their dependents receiving Orunodoi benefits must opt out by December 24, 2024, or face disciplinary action.
Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card: Linked to your bank account for DBT.
- Ration Card: Preferably Aadhaar-seeded.
- Income Certificate: Proving annual household income below ₹2 lakh.
- Domicile Certificate: Confirming permanent residency in Assam.
- Bank Passbook: Showing account number, IFSC code, and matching beneficiary name.
- Voter ID: For identity verification.
- PAN Card: If available.
- Passport-Size Photo: For the application form.
- Disability/Medical Certificate: If applying under priority groups (e.g., cerebral palsy, disability).
- Proof of Widow/Divorce/Desertion: If applicable (e.g., death certificate, legal documents).
- Mobile Number: Linked to Aadhaar for OTP verification.
How to Apply for Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme 2025
You can apply for Orunodoi 3.0 either online via the official portal or offline through your Gaon Panchayat or Urban Local Body. Applications opened on September 19, 2024, with tentative deadlines in August 2025 (check orunodoi.assam.gov.in for updates).
Online Application Process
- Visit the Official Website
Go to orunodoi.assam.gov.in or finance.assam.gov.in. - Register or Log In
- Click “Apply Online” or “Register” on the homepage.
- Enter your name, mobile number, and Aadhaar number. Verify with OTP.
- Fill the Application Form
Provide personal details (name, address, income), household information, and bank details (account number, IFSC code). - Upload Documents
Attach scanned copies of Aadhaar, ration card, income certificate, bank passbook, photo, and other required documents. - Review and Submit
Double-check details, click “Submit”, and note the Application Number or download the acknowledgment receipt. - Submit Hard Copy
Print the completed form and submit it to your local Orunodoi Sahayak or Gaon Panchayat office for verification.
Offline Application Process
- Get the Application Form
Visit your Gaon Panchayat, Village Council Development Committee (VCDC), Urban Local Body (ULB), or Circle Office to collect the form. Alternatively, download it from orunodoi.assam.gov.in. - Fill the Form
Enter details like name, address, Aadhaar number, bank account info, and household income. Attach a passport-size photo. - Attach Documents
Include copies of Aadhaar, ration card, income certificate, bank passbook, voter ID, and priority group proofs (if applicable). - Submit the Form
Submit the form and documents to your Gaon Panchayat or Orunodoi Sahayak. Obtain a receipt for tracking. - Verification
The District Level Monitoring Committee verifies applications, and approved beneficiaries are added to the list.
Note: Online applications may face portal issues. If the website is down, opt for the offline process or check finance.assam.gov.in for updates.
How to Check Orunodoi 3.0 Beneficiary List 2025
To see if your name is on the Orunodoi 3.0 beneficiary list or check payment status:
- Visit orunodoi.assam.gov.in.
- Click “View Status” or “Check Beneficiary List” on the homepage.
- Select your district and Gram Panchayat/ULB.
- Enter your Application Number, Aadhaar Number, or name.
- Click “Submit” to view your status or download the district-wise PDF list.
- Alternatively, check with your Gaon Panchayat or Circle Office for offline lists.
Tip: Beneficiary lists are updated monthly. If your name isn’t listed, reapply with updated documents or contact the helpline.
Key Dates
- Scheme Launch: September 19, 2024
- Application Start Date: September 19, 2024
- Tentative Last Date: August 2025 (check orunodoi.assam.gov.in)
- Beneficiary List Update: Monthly
- Payment Date: 10th of every month
Why Orunodoi 3.0 Matters
The Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme is a lifeline for Assam’s economically weaker women, offering:
- Financial Independence: ₹1,250–₹1,400 monthly to manage household expenses.
- Social Upliftment: Empowers women, widows, and marginalized groups.
- Healthcare & Nutrition: Subsidies for medicines, pulses, sugar, and vegetables.
- Largest DBT Scheme: Covers 37 lakh women, with ₹5,600 crore transferred annually.
The scheme’s Orunodoi Poshak initiative ensures transparent beneficiary selection, guided by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, making it a model for women-centric welfare.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible for Orunodoi 3.0?
Permanent Assam women residents with household income below ₹2 lakh, prioritizing widows, divorced, disabled, and elderly women.
How much financial aid is provided?
₹1,250/month standard, or ₹1,400/month for beneficiaries of merged pension schemes, credited on the 10th of every month.
What documents are needed?
Aadhaar, ration card, income certificate, bank passbook, voter ID, domicile certificate, and priority group proofs (if applicable).
How to apply online for Orunodoi 3.0?
Visit orunodoi.assam.gov.in, register, fill the form, upload documents, submit, and provide a printout to your Orunodoi Sahayak.
Can I apply offline?
Yes, collect the form from your Gaon Panchayat, fill it, attach documents, and submit it to the Panchayat or Circle Office.
How to check the beneficiary list?
Go to orunodoi.assam.gov.in, click “View Status,” select your district, and search with your Application Number or name.
What if I’m not selected?
Reapply with updated documents or contact the helpline at 0361-223-3444.
Contact Information
- Website: orunodoi.assam.gov.in or finance.assam.gov.in
- Helpline: 0361-223-3444 (9 AM–5 PM, Monday–Saturday)
- Email: orunodoidbt@gmail.com
- Address: Directorate of Women & Child Development, Assam, Guwahati
