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Empowering the Hands That Build Sikkim: CM Tamang Extends Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana
Pakyong, October 3: Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang-Golay today handed over cheques under the Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana to 1,000 eligible Aamas of Rhenock Constituency, reaffirming the State Government’s commitment to strengthening the economic independence and dignity of women across Sikkim.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister said it was a matter of immense happiness to be among the Aamas, sisters and people of Rhenock while extending the benefits of the scheme to the beneficiaries. He informed that, likewise, the MLAs across the State were handing over 1,000 cheques each to eligible Aamas in their respective constituencies under the scheme.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the initiative, the Chief Minister said that he had learnt the true meaning of love, compassion, sacrifice and strength from his own mother. Her struggles, blessings and unconditional love, he said, had shaped his life and continued to inspire the Government’s women- and mother-centric initiatives.
He emphasised that the Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana was not merely a financial assistance programme but an initiative aimed at providing Aamas with greater economic strength, confidence and the ability to make decisions for themselves and their families.
The support, he said, could be utilised according to the needs and priorities of each beneficiary, including children’s education, household requirements, farming, livestock, small enterprises or other livelihood activities.
The Chief Minister also highlighted initiatives such as the Aama Samman Puraskar and Pragatisheel Aama Puraskar, introduced to recognise the contributions of deserving Aamas and honour inspiring examples of how assistance under the scheme is being utilised.
He further stated that the Government’s broader women-centric initiatives, including the Aama Sahayog Yojana, Vatsalya Yojana, Bahini Yojana, Shishu Samriddhi Yojana, maternity benefits, reservation for women in government services, healthcare initiatives and measures for women’s dignity and safety—reflect a comprehensive vision for the empowerment and welfare of mothers, daughters and sisters.
“These are not isolated schemes,” the Chief Minister said, emphasising that they form part of a larger commitment to making the lives of Sikkim’s women safer, more dignified, economically independent and empowered.
Recalling the love and blessings he has received from the mothers and sisters of Sikkim, the Chief Minister said that such a debt could not be repaid with money but could only be honoured through dedicated public service. He reaffirmed that his efforts towards the dignity, empowerment and welfare of Sikkim’s Aamas and daughters would continue with full dedication.
He underlined the larger significance of empowering women, stating that strong Aamas lead to strong families, strong families build strong societies, and strong societies contribute to a stronger Sikkim.
Concluding his address, the Chief Minister said the Government’s objective was not merely to place a cheque in the hands of an Aama, but to place strength in her hands, confidence in her heart and the power to shape her own future.
“An empowered Aama means an empowered family, an empowered society, and a stronger Sikkim,” he said, adding, “This is not just our vision. This is our promise to every Aama of Sikkim.”
On the occasion, the Chief Minister said it was a matter of immense happiness to be among the Aamas, sisters and people of Rhenock while extending the benefits of the scheme to the beneficiaries. He informed that, likewise, the MLAs across the State were handing over 1,000 cheques each to eligible Aamas in their respective constituencies under the scheme.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the initiative, the Chief Minister said that he had learnt the true meaning of love, compassion, sacrifice and strength from his own mother. Her struggles, blessings and unconditional love, he said, had shaped his life and continued to inspire the Government’s women- and mother-centric initiatives.
He emphasised that the Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana was not merely a financial assistance programme but an initiative aimed at providing Aamas with greater economic strength, confidence and the ability to make decisions for themselves and their families.
The support, he said, could be utilised according to the needs and priorities of each beneficiary, including children’s education, household requirements, farming, livestock, small enterprises or other livelihood activities.
The Chief Minister also highlighted initiatives such as the Aama Samman Puraskar and Pragatisheel Aama Puraskar, introduced to recognise the contributions of deserving Aamas and honour inspiring examples of how assistance under the scheme is being utilised.
He further stated that the Government’s broader women-centric initiatives, including the Aama Sahayog Yojana, Vatsalya Yojana, Bahini Yojana, Shishu Samriddhi Yojana, maternity benefits, reservation for women in government services, healthcare initiatives and measures for women’s dignity and safety—reflect a comprehensive vision for the empowerment and welfare of mothers, daughters and sisters.
“These are not isolated schemes,” the Chief Minister said, emphasising that they form part of a larger commitment to making the lives of Sikkim’s women safer, more dignified, economically independent and empowered.
Recalling the love and blessings he has received from the mothers and sisters of Sikkim, the Chief Minister said that such a debt could not be repaid with money but could only be honoured through dedicated public service. He reaffirmed that his efforts towards the dignity, empowerment and welfare of Sikkim’s Aamas and daughters would continue with full dedication.
He underlined the larger significance of empowering women, stating that strong Aamas lead to strong families, strong families build strong societies, and strong societies contribute to a stronger Sikkim.
Concluding his address, the Chief Minister said the Government’s objective was not merely to place a cheque in the hands of an Aama, but to place strength in her hands, confidence in her heart and the power to shape her own future.
“An empowered Aama means an empowered family, an empowered society, and a stronger Sikkim,” he said, adding, “This is not just our vision. This is our promise to every Aama of Sikkim.”
