Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state government will launch Orunodoi 3.0 on September 17, coinciding with the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The new phase of the state’s flagship welfare scheme will cover 40 lakh beneficiaries across Assam, including 6 lakh in the Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD), where implementation is currently underway.

The Chief Minister stated that the Orunodoi scheme was first introduced in the 2019 budget, followed by Orunodoi 2.0 after the formation of the current government, which benefited 28 lakh people. In Orunodoi 3.0, all beneficiaries have been linked with Aadhaar. As part of the rollout, elected panchayat representatives and district administration officials will visit each beneficiary in August to deliver a booklet and an official letter.

Sarma also announced a pilot scheme named Orunodoi Plus. Under this initiative, beneficiaries who purchase LPG cylinders will receive an additional ₹250, raising the total monthly benefit under the scheme to ₹1,250. A form for LPG connection will also be provided along with the letter. The pilot project will be implemented in January, February, March, and April.

The government aims to support household welfare through enhanced financial assistance and essential service access under these schemes.