Assam Government Increases Orunodoi Scheme Payout and Extends Durga Puja Holidays
The Assam government has announced a temporary increase in financial assistance for Orunodoi scheme beneficiaries to Rs 1,500 for the month of October. Additionally, the state cabinet has declared an extra holiday for Durga Puja, bringing the total number of official holidays for the festival to five.
The Assam state cabinet recently approved a one-time increase in the monthly financial assistance provided under the Orunodoi scheme. For the month of October, beneficiaries will receive Rs 1,500, a move described by the government as a gift for the Durga Puja festival. The Orunodoi scheme is a flagship social welfare program in Assam designed to provide direct benefit transfers to low-income households.
In addition to the financial adjustment, the cabinet confirmed that October 17, 2026, will be observed as an additional public holiday. This decision increases the total number of notified holidays for the Durga Puja celebrations to five days. The government stated that these measures are intended to support citizens during the festive season. While the financial boost is specific to October, the holiday extension reflects a broader effort to accommodate cultural observances within the state calendar.
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Framed the policy changes as a festive gift from the government.
"Durga Puja gift"
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- ·Lack of information regarding the total number of beneficiaries affected by the payout increase.
- ·No details on the source of funding for the temporary increase in the Orunodoi scheme.
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