India, Dec. 13 -- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched the third phase of the Orunodoi scheme in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), stating that the financial support initiative has significantly contributed to the socio-economic empowerment of women across Assam. The scheme, which provides a monthly financial grant of Rs1,250 to beneficiary families, was rolled out for five districts of BTR, covering 4.12 lakh families initially. The launch, held at Bodofa Nwgwr in Kokrajhar, was delayed in BTR due to the BTC elections, having already been implemented in other parts of the State on October 7.

Sarma, after discussions with BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary, informed that the scheme will ultimately benefit around 4.5 lakh wo...