Kokrajhar, Dec. 12 -- In a move to strengthen the grassroots economy across the state and stimulate socio-economic empowerment of women, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched Orunodoi 3.0 in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) at an event held at Bodofa Nwgwr in Kokrajhar.

Orunodoi 3.0 for the five districts of BTR have been rolled out to provide Rs 1,250 monthly financial support to 4.12 lakh families in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).

Speaking on the occasion, CM Sarma said that Orunodoi 3.0 was launched in other districts of the State on October 7. However, due to the BTC elections, the scheme could not be implemented in BTR.

Recalling his promise to the people during the election campaign in BTC that the ...