CM holds video conference with MPs, MLAs, and DCs concerning Orunodoi 3.0 & NFSA

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday held a video conference at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur with Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, and Deputy Commissioners to discuss Orunodoi 3.0 and the National Food Security Act (NFSA).

During the meeting, Dr. Sarma stated the upcoming launch of Orunodoi 3.0 and the NFSA across Assam on September 19. He urged all MPs, MLAs, and DCs to provide suggestions to ensure the successful implementation of these initiatives. The CM highlighted that efforts have been made to implement developmental schemes around newly formed constituencies since the last parliamentary elections. As the constituencies have changed but the legislators remain the same, the work of a legislator would now extend across one or more constituencies. Dr. Sarma stated that efforts would be made to link Orunodoi with Aadhaar, and only individuals with ration cards would be eligible for Orunodoi 3.0. He announced that, moving forward, polling booths would serve as the operational units for the Orunodoi scheme. He also specified that the annual income threshold for receiving a ration card would be set at ₹4 lakhs, while eligibility for Orunodoi would be capped at ₹2 lakhs. The Chief Minister directed the formation of District Level Surveillance Committees, led by DCs, and called upon Guardian Ministers to provide necessary suggestions for this process. He also advocated for the use of local languages to enhance public awareness of both initiatives.

Cabinet Ministers, MPs, MLAs, Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister K. K. Dwivedi, and other senior officials were present in the meeting.