The Government of Assam runs several welfare schemes aimed at empowering women and supporting the senior citizens of the state. These initiatives provide financial support, healthcare, housing, and self-employment opportunities. Here's a detailed overview of the major schemes and how eligible beneficiaries can access them.
1. Asam Government Orunodoi Scheme
Orunodoi or Arunodoi Scheme is a new scheme of the Government of Assam is launched on 2nd October 2020. Under Orunodoi, monetary benefits has been envisaged for more than 24 lac poor household in the state. The schematic benefit has been enhanced from 830/- to Rs. 1000/ Women. They will receive the amount on the first day of every month, starting from October 2020. Women being the primary caretakers of the family are kept as beneficiaries of the scheme. ‘Orunodoi’ scheme will provide Financial Assistance of Rs. 1000 per month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme to around 19.10 Lakh Families in the state.
It is an ambitious and momentous step towards socio-economic empowerment. Assam's 19.10 lakhs families to get Rs. 1000 PM in their bank accounts.
2. Assam GOVERNMENT One Time Grant for Media Personality Scheme
One Time Grant for Media Personality Scheme 2020 has been launched by the Assam Government. In this scheme, the state govt. will provide one time grant of Rs. 50,000 to journalists who have no affiliation to any political party. The scheme namely One Time Grant for Media Personality will come into immediate effect and will be an annual affair.
“Only those journalists who have published or broadcast at least three success stories of government schemes in the last 12 months can apply.”
3. Atal Amrit Abhiyan Health Insurance Scheme
Atal Amrit Abhiyan is a new health insurance scheme announced by the State Government of Assam. Under the scheme, the government is providing insurance coverage of up to Rs. 2 lakh per year to each family of the state. The scheme was originally launched on 25 December 2016 and is still running. Assam Atal Amrit Abhiyan Application form can be downloaded in PDF format from the official website of the scheme. Atal Amrit Abhiyan health insurance scheme was launched for BPL and APL families besieged with chronic, sudden, or acute health issues.
Under Atal Amrit Abhiyan, the eligible beneficiaries get benefits of the scheme at the time of treatment in the hospital on the basis of insurance cover.
4. Swanirbhar Nari – Atmanirbhar Assam Scheme
Swanirbhar Naari - Atmanirbhar Asom Scheme 2020 launched by CM Sarbanand Sonowal for economically disadvantaged women, around 4 lakh families to benefit in 1st phase of Swarnirbhar Nari - Atmanirbhar Assam Scheme, approx. 3.72 lakh sustainable individual and 822 community assets to be created.
5. Aponar Apon Ghar Home Loan Subsidy Scheme
Assam Government is inviting online applications for Aponar Apon Ghar Home Loan Subsidy Scheme 2020 at assamfinanceloans.in. Under this newAponar Apon Ghar Home Loan Subsidy Scheme, the state govt. will provide Rs. 2.5 lakh subsidy on home loans up to Rs. 40 lakh. This house loan subsidy is only for those who are purchasing their 1st house and have not availed of loans under the previous Apun Ghar Scheme. People can now apply online for Aponar Apon Ghar Scheme by fill a registration/application form, check the subsidy amount, and complete details.
6. Kushal Konwar Briddha Pension Scheme
The State Cabinet decided to streamline the payment of old-age pension and funds shall be released to 13 lakh beneficiaries of Kushal Konwar Briddha Pension Scheme. Former Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the Swahid Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Achoni, 2nd of October, 2018 coinciding with the 149th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
7. Chief Minister's Free Sewing Machine Scheme
Free sewing machine for skill-based employment for Low-income women with tailoring skills.
How to Apply for Various Assam Governemnet Schemes?
Visit Your Nearest:
District Social Welfare Office
Block Development Office
Common Service Center (CSC)
Carry Required Documents:
Aadhaar Card
Income Certificate
Residential Proof
Bank Account Passbook
Recent Photograph
Submit Application Offline or Online:
Some schemes are available via Assam State Portal: https://assam.gov.in
Others can be accessed through central scheme portals like nsap.nic.in
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