Guwahati, Nov. 30 -- Touted as the biggest scheme ever in the state, the Assam government will launch 'Orunodoi' scheme tomorrow under which over 18 lakh families in the state will receive a minimum of Rs 830 per month in their bank accounts.
State Finance Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, addressing a press conference here today, said, "This is the biggest ever scheme in Assam post-Independence. We are targeting to increase the coverage to 30 lakh families eventually."
"This scheme will strengthen the role of the women as the money will be deposited in the bank accounts of the women of the families," he added.
He informed that the scheme will be formally opened tomorrow with the transfer of the money to beneficiaries in Kamrup (Metro)...