Pakyong, August 10 (IPR): Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang-Golay presented the Pragatisheel Aama Samman Puraskar to three outstanding beneficiaries of the Aama Shashaktikaran Yojana under the Women, Child, Senior Citizen, and Divyangjan Welfare Department at Rangpo Goli Ground today, on the occasion of the 2nd Aama Samman Diwas.
Instituted under the Chief Minister’s Discretionary Grant (CMDG), the Pragatisheel Aama Puraskar recognises beneficiaries of the Aama Shashaktikaran Yojana who have demonstrated determination, resilience and responsible utilisation of the financial assistance provided under the scheme.
The recipients were:
1. First Prize: Ms Indra Lepcha, Kaluk Bazaar, Gyalshing District
2. Second Prize: Ms Gauri Pradhan, Linkey Parakha, Pakyong District
3. Third Prize: Ms Sancha Rani Limboo, Mangshila–Tibuk, Mangan District
The three beneficiaries were felicitated for their entrepreneurial spirit, effective utilisation of the financial assistance and notable achievements. The first, second and third prize winners received cash awards of Rs 5 lakh, Rs 3 lakh and Rs 2 lakh, respectively.
The award acknowledges mothers who, through hard work and perseverance, have transformed the assistance received under the scheme into sustainable livelihood opportunities, demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit and serving as an inspiration to others across the State.