Press Release
Press Release from the Office of Hon’ble Deputy Speaker, SLA
Information & Public Relations Department
Sikkim Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana 2026: Remaining Cheque Distribution Programme Held at Ravangla.
Namchi, October 5: The remaining cheque distribution programme under the Sikkim Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana (SASY) 2026 was successfully conducted on 4th October at the Plaza, Ravongla, under the jurisdiction of the Block Administrative Centre (BAC), Yangang, covering beneficiaries from the Yangang–Rangang Constituency.
The programme was graced by the Hon’ble Deputy Speaker of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly-cum-Area MLA, 15-Rangang–Yangang Constituency, Smt. Raj Kumari Thapa, as the Chief Guest.
A total of 1,000 beneficiaries from all six Gram Panchayat Units (GPUs) under BAC Yangang are being covered through the two-day cheque distribution programme.
On October 3, cheques were distributed to 727 beneficiaries from Kolthang-Tokday GPU, Neya-Mangzing GPU, Yangang-Rangang GPU and Sripatam-Gagyong GPU, along with an additional 14 beneficiaries from Sanga, taking the total number of beneficiaries covered on the first day to 741.
Today, the remaining 273 beneficiaries from Ravang-Khop GPU and Sangmoo-Rankey GPU received their cheques at the Plaza, Ravongla, thereby completing the distribution for all 1,000 beneficiaries under BAC Yangang.
The programme was attended by Shri C.L. Gurung, Advisor, Food & Processing; Smt. Denkila Bhutia, OSD to MLA; Shri S.B. Rai, OSD, Agriculture; Shri Tengayla Namkha Bhutia, CLC President; ADC Ravangla, Smt. Parmila Tamang, District Vice Nari Convenor; ADC Ravongla; Shri Anil Gurung, Youth Convenor; Shri Yurba S. Limboo, Jan Kalyan Prakosta; the BDO, Yangang; the BDO, Ravangla; Zilla members, Panchayat Presidents and Panchayat members from Ravang-Khop GPU, Rankey Sangmoo GPU and other GPUs, along with members of the CLC and Nari Team, welfare department officials, staff of BAC Yangang and BAC Ravangla, youth representatives, community representatives and other dignitaries.
The Sikkim Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana is a flagship welfare initiative of the Government of Sikkim aimed at strengthening the financial security, dignity and empowerment of eligible mothers. Under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), the scheme provides annual financial assistance of ₹40,000 to eligible beneficiaries, disbursed in two instalments of ₹20,000 each.
The financial assistance is intended to support mothers in meeting essential family needs, including children’s education, household requirements and livelihood-oriented activities such as small-scale agriculture and other income-generating initiatives.
The scheme reflects the State Government’s continued focus on recognising the vital role of mothers in strengthening families and communities.
Through direct financial assistance and women-centric welfare measures, the initiative seeks to promote greater financial security, dignity and empowerment among mothers across Sikkim.
The Sikkim Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana also forms part of the State Government’s broader efforts towards women’s welfare and empowerment, alongside initiatives such as Aama Samman Diwas, which recognises and celebrates the invaluable contribution of mothers across the State.
Through such welfare initiatives, the Government continues its efforts towards strengthening families, supporting mothers and promoting inclusive development across Sikkim.
Empowering an Aama means strengthening a family; strengthening families means building a stronger Sikkim.
Namchi, October 5: The remaining cheque distribution programme under the Sikkim Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana (SASY) 2026 was successfully conducted on 4th October at the Plaza, Ravongla, under the jurisdiction of the Block Administrative Centre (BAC), Yangang, covering beneficiaries from the Yangang–Rangang Constituency.
The programme was graced by the Hon’ble Deputy Speaker of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly-cum-Area MLA, 15-Rangang–Yangang Constituency, Smt. Raj Kumari Thapa, as the Chief Guest.
A total of 1,000 beneficiaries from all six Gram Panchayat Units (GPUs) under BAC Yangang are being covered through the two-day cheque distribution programme.
On October 3, cheques were distributed to 727 beneficiaries from Kolthang-Tokday GPU, Neya-Mangzing GPU, Yangang-Rangang GPU and Sripatam-Gagyong GPU, along with an additional 14 beneficiaries from Sanga, taking the total number of beneficiaries covered on the first day to 741.
Today, the remaining 273 beneficiaries from Ravang-Khop GPU and Sangmoo-Rankey GPU received their cheques at the Plaza, Ravongla, thereby completing the distribution for all 1,000 beneficiaries under BAC Yangang.
The programme was attended by Shri C.L. Gurung, Advisor, Food & Processing; Smt. Denkila Bhutia, OSD to MLA; Shri S.B. Rai, OSD, Agriculture; Shri Tengayla Namkha Bhutia, CLC President; ADC Ravangla, Smt. Parmila Tamang, District Vice Nari Convenor; ADC Ravongla; Shri Anil Gurung, Youth Convenor; Shri Yurba S. Limboo, Jan Kalyan Prakosta; the BDO, Yangang; the BDO, Ravangla; Zilla members, Panchayat Presidents and Panchayat members from Ravang-Khop GPU, Rankey Sangmoo GPU and other GPUs, along with members of the CLC and Nari Team, welfare department officials, staff of BAC Yangang and BAC Ravangla, youth representatives, community representatives and other dignitaries.
The Sikkim Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana is a flagship welfare initiative of the Government of Sikkim aimed at strengthening the financial security, dignity and empowerment of eligible mothers. Under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), the scheme provides annual financial assistance of ₹40,000 to eligible beneficiaries, disbursed in two instalments of ₹20,000 each.
The financial assistance is intended to support mothers in meeting essential family needs, including children’s education, household requirements and livelihood-oriented activities such as small-scale agriculture and other income-generating initiatives.
The scheme reflects the State Government’s continued focus on recognising the vital role of mothers in strengthening families and communities.
Through direct financial assistance and women-centric welfare measures, the initiative seeks to promote greater financial security, dignity and empowerment among mothers across Sikkim.
The Sikkim Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana also forms part of the State Government’s broader efforts towards women’s welfare and empowerment, alongside initiatives such as Aama Samman Diwas, which recognises and celebrates the invaluable contribution of mothers across the State.
Through such welfare initiatives, the Government continues its efforts towards strengthening families, supporting mothers and promoting inclusive development across Sikkim.
Empowering an Aama means strengthening a family; strengthening families means building a stronger Sikkim.
