Guwahati: Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday visited the Sonapur Government Old Age Home , run by Monalisa Society under the department of social justice and empowerment of the state govt, and presented Aadhaar , ration, Ayushman and Orunodoi cards to the residents. During the visit, the residents tied rakhi to the chief minister to mark the Raksha Bandhan celebration. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister announced that the state government would issue Aadhaar, Ration, Ayushman, and Orunodoi cards to all the residents of old age homes in Assam who lacked them.

“Aadhaar cards would allow the people living at old age homes to receive 5 kg of free rice each month,” he said, adding, Ayushman Bharat PM Jan Arogya Yojana and Ayushman Assam CM Jan Arogya Yojana cards would cover up to Rs 5 lakh in annual medical expenses at govt hospitals. He further said Orunodoi scheme would facilitate a monthly deposit of Rs 1,250 into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts. Additionally, state govt would take measures to ensure these residents could do health check-ups at Sonapur Civil hospital, he said.

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