Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Sikkim CM Announces Medical Insurance for Taxi Drivers
The Chief Minister of Sikkim announced a new medical insurance plan for taxi drivers.
This plan will give each driver 5 lakh rupees per year to help pay for medical bills if they get sick or hurt.
The plan is for taxi drivers who have a license to work in Sikkim.
The Chief Minister thanked the drivers for their hard work and support of the economy.
The scheme will start by covering around 5,000 drivers, with plans to add more later.
It is designed to help ensure taxi drivers and their families are taken care of in case of health emergencies.
Sikkim CM announced a medical insurance scheme for licensed commercial taxi drivers.
The scheme provides a coverage of Rs 5 lakh per year for hospitalisation.
Coverage includes illness and accidents.
Initially, around 5,000 drivers will be covered.
The CM acknowledged taxi drivers' contributions.
- Who
- Sikkim's Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.
- What
- A medical insurance scheme for licensed commercial taxi drivers.
- When
- Announced on Sunday, July 27.
- Where
- Sikkim.
- Why
- To provide financial support to taxi drivers for hospitalisation due to illness or accidents.
- Coverage Amount
- Rs 5 lakh per year
- Coverage Type
- Hospitalisation due to illness or accidents
- Initial Beneficiaries
- Around 5,000 drivers
- Announced By
- Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang
- Beneficiary Type
- Licensed commercial taxi drivers