Set 1 Flashcards
What is the main aim of the Aponar Apun Ghar scheme?
The main aim of the Aponar Apun Ghar scheme is to realize the vision of “Housing For All” by 2022 so that each poor person may have their own house.
It provide financial relief to the people of Assam and to ease the access to housing loans for purchase or construction of a house for the family.
When was the Orunodoi scheme launched?
The Orunodoi scheme was launched on 2nd October, 2020 by the Government of Assam.
What is the objective of the Orunodoi scheme? What is the financial assistance provided under the Orunodoi scheme?
The objective of the Orunodoi scheme is to help the poor families to eradicate poverty in the state.
Under the Orunodoi scheme, a financial assistance of ₹830 per month is provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
What are the eligibility criteria for the Orunodoi scheme?
To avail the benefits of the Orunodoi scheme, the beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Assam and their composite household income should be less than ₹2 lakh/annum.
When was the Asom Adarsh Gram Yojana introduced?
The Asom Adarsh Gram Yojana was introduced in the year 2018-19.
What is the objective of the Asom Adarsh Gram Yojana?
The prime objective of the scheme is to create model villages where good quality public services-in terms of sanitation facilities, roads, drainage, electricity, drinking water, schools, healthcare institutions are provided to all the citizens.
What are the types of social welfare schemes run by the Government of Assam?
The Government of Assam runs special and problem-specific schemes relating to children, women empowerment, girl child, education, health, autonomous bodies of social welfare, etc.
Which government bodies sponsor the social welfare schemes in Assam?
Some schemes are sponsored by the State Government as well as the Central Government.
What is the Assam Farmers’ Credit Subsidy Scheme (AFCSS)?
The AFCSS was launched in 2018-19 to ease the burden on farmers, to pay back loans and contribute towards their economic and social development.
What is the Assam Kalpataru Scheme?
The Assam Kalpataru Scheme was launched in 2003-2004 to provide financial help to young citizens of Assam to enhance their skills and inspire them to start their own enterprises.
The scheme is confined to BPL and the cost of the scheme is fixed between 7000 ₹ to 25000₹ with 20% beneficiary contribution.
