Guwahati, Aug. 1 -- The Assam government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), will roll out the third edition of the Orunodoi scheme on September 17, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Friday.

This new phase will provide monthly financial support of Rs 1,250 to nearly 4 million economically weaker families to help meet their nutritional and healthcare needs.

Sarma also revealed that in August, the government will distribute letters to beneficiaries of the second phase of Nijut Moina, a financial incentive program designed to encourage girl students to continue their education and prevent child marriage.

Marking 2025 as the "Year of Books," the Assam government plans to gift each Orunodoi beneficiary a book highlightin...