Eligible candidates should log on to www.scholarships.gov.in and submit their applications online for the Academic Year 2017-2018:

Documents required:

Attested photocopies of :

1. Sikkim Subject/ Certificate of Identification
2. Income Certificate.
3. Religious affidavit by Buddhist and Baptism Certificate by Christians.
4. Marksheet of previous final examination.
5. Aadhaar Card
6. First page of bank passbook (nationalized bank only)

For details, please http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/

Once the candidate submits his/her online application, he/she is required to take a print out of the application form and submit the same along with the above mentioned documents(in hardcopy) to the Department.

Eligible candidates should log on to www.scholarships.gov.in and submit their applications online for the Academic Year 2017-2018:

Documents required:

Attested photocopies of :

1. Sikkim Subject/ Certificate of Identification
2. Income Certificate.
3. Religious affidavit by Buddhist and Baptism Certificate by Christians.
4. Marksheet of previous final examination.
5. Aadhaar Card
6. First page of bank passbook (nationalized bank only)

For details, please http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/

Once the candidate submits his/her online application, he/she is required to take a print out of the application form and submit the same along with the above mentioned documents(in hardcopy) to the Department.

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The Government of India has been implementing the scheme of Post-Matric scholarship to students belonging to Scheduled Tribe. It aims to provide financial assistance to students belonging to Scheduled Tribe for pursuing post matriculation courses through recognized institutions.

The eligibility criteria/ documents required are:

1. Sikkim Subject/ Certificate of Identification.
2. Scheduled Tribe Certificate
3. Marksheet of last examination passed.
4. Aadhar card.
5. First page of bank pass book.
6. Income Certificate (below 2.5 lakhs)
7. Fees receipt and hostel proof

*The Timeline for submitting online applications on the State Scholarships Portal for the Academic Year 2017-2018 is from 18.09.2017 to 31.10.2017.

Please fill up the Online Application Form as mentioned below and submit the printed copy of the same, duly signed by head of the institution along with the required documents  as mentioned below to the office of the Welfare Officer (East, West, North and South) respectively.

Documents required:

• COI/SS Certificate
• Pass marksheet of previous academic year,
• BPL Card/Income Certificate (annual income of parents from all sources not exceeding Rs.1 lakhs),
• Copy of Bank Pass Book showing account number and IFSC Code,
• Aadhar Card,
• Fee paid details,
• SC/OBC Certificate.

Please visit this link to follow the above procedure:  https://www.sikkim.gov.in/portal/portal/StatePortal/default/Login

*The Timeline for submitting online applications on the State Scholarships Portal for the Academic Year 2017-2018 is from 18.09.2017 to 31.10.2017.

Procedure to apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension
Applicant must obtain recommendations from:

• Ward Panchayat/Municipal Councilor/Pippon
• Concerned area MLA
• Block Development Officer/Municipal Assistant Commissioner (For Municipal areas)

Documents required

1. Recent Passport size photographs (3 Nos.)
2. Attested photocopy of Sikkim Subject Certificate/Certificate of Identification
3. Ration Card of the Category PHH/AAY (BPL Certificate)
4. Birth Certificate or EPIC (Voter Card) or any other valid documents having recorded the date as proof of age
5. Photocopy of first page of Bank/Post Office passbook
6. Aadhaar Card

The form, after duly filled up should be submitted to the GPU/Municipality. The same shall be submitted by the GPU/Municipality after the approval by Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha

Note: All eligible beneficiaries should have opened the Bank Account under Prime Minister’s Jan Dhan Yjana with IFSC Code or Post Office Account is also acceptable

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Procedure to apply for Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme
Applicant must obtain recommendations from:

• Ward Panchayat/Municipal Councilor/Pippon
• Concerned area MLA
• Block Development Officer/Municipal Assistant Commissioner (For Municipal areas)

Documents required

1. Recent Passport size photographs (3 Nos.)
2. Photocopy of Disability Identity Card from Page No. 3-5
3. Attested photocopy of Sikkim Subject Certificate/Certificate of Identification
4. Ration Card of the Category PHH/AAY (BPL Certificate)
5. Birth Certificate or EPIC (Voter Card) or any other valid documents having recorded the date as proof of age
6. Photocopy of first page of Bank/Post Office passbook
7. Aadhaar Card

The form, after duly filled up should be submitted to the GPU/Municipality. The same shall be submitted by the GPU/Municipality after the approval by Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha
Note: All eligible beneficiaries should have opened the Bank Account under Prime Minister’s Jan Dhan Yjana with IFSC Code or Post Office Account is also acceptable
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Procedure to apply for Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme
Applicant must obtain recommendations from:

• Ward Panchayat/Municipal Councilor/Pippon
• Concerned area MLA
• Block Development Officer/Municipal Assistant Commissioner (For Municipal areas)

Documents required

1. Recent Passport size photographs (3 Nos.)
2. Death certificate and proof of occupation of deceased husband
3. Non-Remarried Certificate issued by Block Development Officer/SDM/Assistant Municipal Commissioner
4. Attested photocopy of Sikkim Subject Certificate/Certificate of Identification
5. Ration Card of the Category PHH/AAY (BPL Certificate)
6. Birth Certificate or EPIC (Voter Card) or any other valid documents having recorded the date as proof of age
7. Photocopy of first page of Bank/Post Office passbook
8. Aadhaar Card

The form, after duly filled up should be submitted to the GPU/Municipality. The same shall be submitted by the GPU/Municipality after the approval by Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha
Note: All eligible beneficiaries should have opened the Bank Account under Prime Minister’s Jan Dhan Yjana with IFSC Code or Post Office Account is also acceptable
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Procedure to apply for National Family Benefit Scheme
Applicant must obtain recommendations from:

• Ward Panchayat/Municipal Councilor/Pippon
• Concerned area MLA
• Block Development Officer/Municipal Assistant Commissioner (For Municipal areas)

Documents required

1. Recent Passport size photographs (3 Nos.)
2. Photocopy of Disability Identity Card from Page No. 3-5
3. Attested photocopy of Sikkim Subject Certificate/Certificate of Identification
4. Ration Card of the Category PHH/AAY (BPL Certificate)
5. Birth Certificate or EPIC (Voter Card) or any other valid documents having recorded the date as proof of age
6. Photocopy of first page of Bank/Post Office passbook
7. Death Certificate of the primary bread winner
8. Aadhaar Card of Applicant
9. Certificate from Gram Panchayat/Municipalities should obtained stating that the applicant is the “head of the household” and the deceased was the only “bread winner” in the family.

The form, after duly filled up should be submitted to the GPU/Municipality. The same shall be submitted by the GPU/Municipality after the approval by Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha
Note: All eligible beneficiaries should have opened the Bank Account under Prime Minister’s Jan Dhan Yjana with IFSC Code or Post Office Account is also acceptable
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Procedure to apply for Subsistence Allowance
Applicant must obtain recommendations from:

• Ward Panchayat/Municipal Councilor/Pippon
• Concerned area MLA
• Block Development Officer/Municipal Assistant Commissioner (For Municipal areas)

Documents required

1. Recent Passport size photographs (3 Nos.)
2. Photocopy of Disability Identity Card from Page No. 3-5
3. Attested photocopy of Sikkim Subject Certificate/Certificate of Identification
4. of Disability Identity Card from Page No. 3-5
5. Ration Card of the Category PHH/AAY (BPL Certificate)
6. Aadhaar Card
7. Birth Certificate or EPIC (Voter Card) or any other valid documents having recorded the date as proof of age
8. Photocopy of first page of Bank/Post Office passbook

The form, after duly filled up should be submitted to the GPU/Municipality. The same shall be submitted by the GPU/Municipality after the approval by Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha
Note: All eligible beneficiaries should have opened the Bank Account under Prime Minister’s Jan Dhan Yjana with IFSC Code or Post Office Account is also acceptable
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Procedure to apply for Unmarried Women Pension Scheme
Applicant must obtain recommendations from:

• Ward Panchayat/Municipal Councilor/Pippon
• Concerned area MLA
• Block Development Officer/Municipal Assistant Commissioner (For Municipal areas)

Documents required

1. Recent Passport size photographs (3 Nos.)
2. Photocopy of Disability Identity Card from Page No. 3-5
3. Attested photocopy of Sikkim Subject Certificate/Certificate of Identification
4. Ration Card of the Category PHH/AAY (BPL Certificate)
5. Aadhaar Card
6. Birth Certificate or EPIC (Voter Card) or any other valid documents having recorded the date as proof of age
7. Photocopy of first page of Bank/Post Office passbook
8. Unmarried certificate issued by Block Development Officer/SDM/Assistant Municipal Commissioner

The form, after duly filled up should be submitted to the GPU/Municipality. The same shall be submitted by the GPU/Municipality after the approval by Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha
Note: All eligible beneficiaries should have opened the Bank Account under Prime Minister’s Jan Dhan Yjana with IFSC Code or Post Office Account is also acceptable
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Procedure to apply for grans of payment to Transgender
Applicant must obtain recommendations from:

• Ward Panchayat/Municipal Councilor/Pippon
• Concerned area MLA
• Block Development Officer/Municipal Assistant Commissioner (For Municipal areas)

Documents required

1. Recent Passport size photographs (3 Nos.)
2. Attested photocopy of Sikkim Subject Certificate/Certificate of Identification
3. Ration Card of the Category PHH/AAY (BPL Certificate)
4. Aadhaar Card
5. Birth Certificate or EPIC (Voter Card) or any other valid documents having recorded the date as proof of age
6. Photocopy of first page of Bank/Post Office passbook
7. Medical certificate from the Medical board constituted for the purpose

The form, after duly filled up should be submitted to the GPU/Municipality. The same shall be submitted by the GPU/Municipality after the approval by Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha
Note: All eligible beneficiaries should have opened the Bank Account under Prime Minister’s Jan Dhan Yjana with IFSC Code or Post Office Account is also acceptable

Procedure to apply for Grant of Award for Marriages with Persons with Disabilities
Applicant must obtain recommendations from:

• Ward Panchayat/Municipal Councilor/Pippon
• Concerned area MLA
• Block Development Officer/Municipal Assistant Commissioner (For Municipal areas)

Documents required

1. Marriage Certificate
2. Medical Certificate (Regarding disability)
3. Certificate issued by Gram Vikash Ahikari or any other competent authority stating that the husband and wife have been living together for two years.
4. Photocopy of Disability Identity Card from Page No. 3-5
5. Attested photocopy of Sikkim Subject Certificate/Certificate of Identification
6. Ration Card of the Category PHH/AAY (BPL Certificate)
7. Aadhaar Card of Applicant

The form, after duly filled up should be submitted to the GPU/Municipality. The same shall be submitted by the GPU/Municipality after the approval by Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha
Note: All eligible beneficiaries should have opened the Bank Account under Prime Minister’s Jan Dhan Yjana with IFSC Code or Post Office Account is also acceptable

The state government has launched the Scheme for “Grant of Incentive to couple for Inter Caste Marriage. The couples should fulfill the following eligibility conditions/criteria:-

1. Scheduled Caste Boy/Girl married to Non-Scheduled Castes.
2. Couple should have been married on or after 1st March, 2002.
3. Girl must be between the age of 18 to 30 years and the boy between 21 to 35 years of age at the time of marriage.
4. Relaxation of age upto 40 years will be given in case of Re-marriage or Widow/Widower.
5. Marriage Certificate issued by DC/SDM duly attested.
6. Birth Certificate of both the spouses issued by the competent authority or School Certificate showing Date of Birth duly attested in case of candidates not having both the certificates, attested copy of Voter’s Identity Card for the Age Proof.
7. Sikkim Subject / Certificate of Identification duly attested.

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Small family Scheme is a State Programme which was launched during the year 1997, which aims to bring social, economic and psychological changes amongst the women through a social security in the form of incentives. The scheme addresses the women issues from the tender age of thirteen.

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