Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Sikkim Launches Financial Aid Scheme for Non-Working Mothers
The government of Sikkim is giving money to mothers who don't work.
They will get 40,000 rupees each year, split into two payments.
The Chief Minister announced this on Aama Samman Diwas, which is a day to honor mothers.
More than 32,000 mothers were present to receive the first payment.
The Chief Minister said the idea was important to him as mothers played an important role in society, especially during tough times.
The government is spending a lot of money on this program.
Sikkim CM launched a scheme for financial support to non-working mothers.
The annual grant of ₹40,000 will be given in two installments.
The announcement was made at the first-ever Aama Samman Diwas.
Over 32,000 mothers gathered at Rangpo Playground to receive the first installment.
The state government will spend ₹128 crore on the program.
- Who
- Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.
- What
- A financial assistance program for non-working mothers.
- When
- Announced at Aama Samman Diwas.
- Where
- Sikkim.
- Why
- To support and honor non-working mothers.
- Initiative
- Financial assistance for non-working mothers
- Annual Grant
- ₹40,000
- Payment Phases
- Two
- Event
- Aama Samman Diwas
- Total Expenditure
- ₹128 crore
- Location
- Rangpo Playground, Sikkim
