What do you get under Orunodoi?
₹1,250 a month by direct transfer to the bank account of the woman named for the household.
Payments are monthly by DBT; there is no fixed public payment date. Extra one-time amounts (flood relief, festival top-ups) are announced separately.
Orunodoi: latest updates
- The cabinet was reported to have approved a one-time increase to ₹1,500 for the October 2026 instalment as a Durga Puja gift. news report
- Payments resumed for 2026-27: more than 37 lakh women got ₹1,250. Women in flood-hit Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat and Jorhat got a one-time ₹2,500. official source
- State budget 2026-27: Orunodoi to resume from August and now reaches nearly 40 lakh households; ₹3,700 crore set aside. official source
- Before the election, ₹9,000 was paid in one go to about 40 lakh women: four months of assistance plus a ₹4,000 festive bonus. official source
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Who is eligible for Orunodoi?
- A woman of a poor household living in Assam; the money goes to the woman chosen as the main caretaker of the family.
- The scheme began for households with family income below ₹2 lakh a year.
- From 2026 payments go only to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts, to remove duplicate names.
Also check:
- The state keeps adding and removing names through official verification drives; being on an older list does not guarantee payment now.
- Your bank account must be in your own name and seeded with Aadhaar.
- The state budget says people convicted of a criminal offence will not get benefits under notified welfare schemes.
Documents needed for Orunodoi
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How to apply for Orunodoi
- There is no open online form. New names are added through drives run by the district administration at the Gaon Panchayat, VCDC or ward (urban local body) level.
- When a drive is announced, give your details and the household checklist at the Gaon Panchayat, VCDC or municipal ward office.
- Keep your Aadhaar-seeded bank account active; the money comes only by DBT.
How to check Orunodoi status
- Check your bank passbook, bank SMS or net banking for the monthly credit.
- If the money has stopped, ask at your Gaon Panchayat, VCDC or ward office, or at the Circle or district office, whether your name was removed in verification and how to be re-included.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Orunodoi?
A woman of a poor household living in Assam; the money goes to the woman chosen as the main caretaker of the family. The scheme began for households with family income below ₹2 lakh a year. From 2026 payments go only to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts, to remove duplicate names.
How much do I get under Orunodoi?
₹1,250 a month by direct transfer to the bank account of the woman named for the household. Payments are monthly by DBT; there is no fixed public payment date. Extra one-time amounts (flood relief, festival top-ups) are announced separately.
What documents do I need for Orunodoi?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Ration card; Income certificate; Mobile number for OTP.
How do I apply for Orunodoi?
There is no open online form. New names are added through drives run by the district administration at the Gaon Panchayat, VCDC or ward (urban local body) level. When a drive is announced, give your details and the household checklist at the Gaon Panchayat, VCDC or municipal ward office. Keep your Aadhaar-seeded bank account active; the money comes only by DBT. Official site: https://assam.gov.in/scheme-page/154
How do I check Orunodoi status?
Check your bank passbook, bank SMS or net banking for the monthly credit. If the money has stopped, ask at your Gaon Panchayat, VCDC or ward office, or at the Circle or district office, whether your name was removed in verification and how to be re-included.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Orunodoi?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much is Orunodoi 3.0 per month?
₹1,250 a month by DBT. In August 2026 women in four flood-hit districts got a one-time ₹2,500, and a ₹1,500 Durga Puja instalment was reported for October 2026.
How do I check Orunodoi payment status?
Check your bank passbook, SMS or net banking for the credit. If it has stopped, ask at the Gaon Panchayat, VCDC or ward office whether your name was dropped in verification; from 2026 the account must be seeded with Aadhaar.
How can I add my name to Orunodoi?
There is no open online form. Names are added during official drives at Gaon Panchayat, VCDC or ward level. Watch for the announcement from your district administration.
Is Orunodoi still running after the 2026 election?
Yes. The new government's budget of 10 July 2026 resumed it from August 2026 and the first 2026-27 instalment was paid on 1 August 2026.
Official sources
- All India Radio News, 1 August 2026: Assam CM launches Orunodoi 3.0 disbursement
- All India Radio News, 10 March 2026: Assam transfers ₹9,000 each to 40 lakh women under Orunodoi 3.0
- Assam State Portal: Assam Orunodoi Scheme
- Assam Budget Speech 2026-27 (10 July 2026), paras 36 to 39, Assam Legislative Assembly digital library
- PRS Legislative Research: Assam Budget Analysis 2026-27
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.