Schemes: At a Glance

WIDOW REMARRIAGE SCHEME :

Widow Remarriage Scheme is a state innovative program with the objective to raise their social status and ensure social security.

Incentive of Rs 30,000/- is given per couple to re- marry in the society.

·     Sikkim Subject/Certificate of Identification of both husband and wife.

·     Marriage Certificate issued by the District Collector/Marriage Officer.

·     Clearance from in-laws of both sides.

·     Undertaking by the husband to take responsibility of the children from her previous husband.

·     Death Certificate of the deceased husband.

·     The eligible person can neither divorce nor annul the marriage on any ground whatsoever for a period of ten years, from the date of registration of marriage in the appropriate court.

Rohini Pradhan

Deputy Secretary (WCD)

M.No: 9749049686

WORKING WOMEN’S HOSTEL:  

The working women hostel is a facility provided by the Department which is located at Deorali, Gangtok. The inmates has to pay Rs.500/- per month. Documents required:

·     Sikkim Certificate/   Certificate of Identification

·     Income Certificate

·     Medical Certificate

·     Recommendation of MLA

·     Character Certificate

Rohini Pradhan

Deputy Secretary (WCD)

M.No: 9749049686

Hostel Superintendent

-9832520733

PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:

Any aggrieved women who have suffered violence, physical abuse, harassment may approach the Officials appointed in this regard.

Protection Officer

Gangtok, East District

-9800102548

Protection Officer,

Geyzing, West District

-9735944684

Protection Officer,

Namchi, South Sikkim

– 9932092561

Protection Officer,

Mangan, North Sikkim

-9933445427

LIST OF SERVICE PROVIDERS:

Mrs.Pumpha Chettri, Rongli East, Sikkim – 8116310643.

Mrs. Tshering  Yangden Bhutia, Ravangla, South Sikkim – 9933453864

Mrs. Mingma Doma Bhutia

Mangan North Sikkim-9002007539

Ms.Tara Devi Rai

Pakyong, East Sikkim

– 9733062333

Mrs.Manita Subba

Soreng, South Sikkim

-7872073477

Mr. Passang Bhutia.

Namchi, South Sikkim

-8927774424

Ms. Phigu Senga Bhutia.

Geyzing West Sikkim

-9733301189

Mrs.Bhimsila Rai

Bermiok (West Sikkim)

-9593773432

Ms.Sunita Rai

Melli, South Sikkim

-9609868021

Mrs. Aruna Tamang

Gangtok-9832379690

Mrs. Heena Sharma

Geyzing West Sikkim

-9734055728

OSC is established at 5^th Mile, Lumsey to provide service to in distress women effected by violence in private and public space within the family community and at the workplace  facing physical, sexual, emotional , psychological and  economic abuse irrespective of age, class, caste education status, material status race and culture will be facilitated with support and redresser.  Aggrieved women facing any kind of violence due to attempted sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking, honor related crime acid attacks or witch-hunting who have reached out or been referred to OSC will be provided with specialized services.

For girls below 18 years of age, institution and authorities established under Juvenile Justice      ( care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 and the protection of children from sexual offences Act, 2012 will be later with the OSC

Location of sub-Centre of OSC

1. In the office of DDRC,  STNM complex, Gangtok

2. Working Women’s Hostel Deorali, Gangtok

Mrs. Rohini Pradhan

Deputy Secretary, Social Justice, Empowerment and Welfare Department

Mobile No: 7063326303

     Women Help Line is situated at 5^th Mile Lumsey behind the Office of Social Justice Empowerment and Welfare Department.

To provide toll-free-24 hours service to affected women by violence seeking support and information.

To facilitate crisis and non crisis intervention through referral to the appropriate NGOs such as Police/Hospitals/Ambulance services/ District level service Authority (DLSA) Count Under this scheme will support all women including girls below 18 years of age affected by violence, irrespective of caste, class, religions,, regions, sexual orientation or marital status.

For girls below 18 years of age, institution and authorities established under Juvenile Justice ( care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 and the protection of children from sexual offences Act, 2012 will be later with the OSC councilor  (OSC)

To provide information about the appropriate support services, government scheme and programme available to women effected by violence in  her particular situation within the local area in which she resides or employed

Mrs. Meena Barsel, President Aho Dirshya Foundation, Aho Busty

M.No. 9434186422

Ujjwala

                This is a central funded comprehensive scheme which aims to prevent trafficking on the one hand and also provides rescue and rehabilitation of victims. It has five specific components- Prevention, Rescue, Rehabilitation, Reintegration and Repatriation of victims of trafficking. This scheme is implemented through NGO’s in the State since the year 2015.

  President,

Subhalaxmi ( NGO)

Namcheybong, Pakyong.

9434174617

Reservation of Seats for Women in Panchayat and Municipal Bodies

Reservation of post in Government employment

Sikkim Succession Act 2008

To facilitate Sikkimese women to have equal representation at the grass roots governance

To have equal representation of workforce in government employment  & to maintain non discrimination

Equality for women that mandate equal property rights to Sikkimese daughters

50% seats reservations for women candidates.

30% job reservation to educated unemployed women candidates in Group D, C & B posts.

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The subject matter falls within the administrative control of Rural Management & Development Department/ State Election Commission  and Urban Development & Housing Department

The subject matter falls within the allocation of business of Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms & Training

The subject matter falls within the Jurisdiction of Land Revenue and Disaster Management Department.

SIKKIM STATE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN

The Sikkim State Commission for Women is a statutory body and was constituted vide Notification. No 11/LD/2001 dated: 12.11.2001.  The primary mandate of Sikkim State Commission for Women is to seek justice for women, safeguard their rights and work towards women empowerment. Any complaint on abuse of women, violation of women rights, social assistance may contact in given numbers.

The Women Commission also provides assistance to those women who are victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, dowry and trafficking. They are also provided legal aid facilities through State legal Aid Service Authority.

Chairperson-

Smt. Rehna Rai

– 8145884246

Office No-.203051

STATE COMMISSION FOR PROTECTION OF CHILD RIGHTS:

The State Commission for Protection of Child Rights was constituted vide Notification No. 19/RC/LD/07 dated 17.12.2007.

The Commission constitutes of one Chairperson and five Non-Officials Members.   Any complaint on abuse of child, Sexual abuse, and claim for maintenance may contact in given numbers.

Chairperson-Smt.  Dikkila Bhutia –7872975272

Office no.-280217

Smt. Rosie Pradhan

–7557831358

Bedan Subba

–9563936146

INTEGRATED CHILD PROTECTION SCHEME

The Scheme, was launched in 2009, by the Government of India in partnership with the State Governments/UT Administrations, to provide financial support for implementation of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, to strengthen prevention of child rights violation; to enhance infrastructure for protection services; to increase access to a wider range and better quality of protection services; and is continuously drawing focus on the right of all children to be safe.

The State of Sikkim signed anMoU with the Government of India in 2011.

In adherence to the provisions of the Juvenile Justice(Care and Protection of Children)Act,2015, the following service delivery structures have been formed in the State of Sikkim:

1.   Sikkim State Child Protection Society

It is the fundamental unit to monitor and implement the Scheme in the State and also to ensure effective implementation of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children)Act,2015 in the State and other legislations and policies for child protection in the State.

Apart from fulfilling its various responsibilities in the field of administration,organising training, and awareness programs the SSCPS has initiated an Innovative project-“SAAT (Students Against Abuse and Trafficking) Club” in various schools in the State with the objective of empowering children in the fight against child abuse.

ShriDushyantPariyar, Director, ICPS – 9647875548

Ms. PemaLhaden Lama, Deputy Secretary-cum-Program Manager, SCPS – 9775466039

Mrs. Wendy MairLepcha, Program Officer, SCPS-9083501548

2.    State Adoption Resource Agency

ICPS provides for establishing of a State Adoption Resource Agency in every State to coordinate, monitor and develop the work of adoption in the State in accordance with the Laws & Guidelines of the Supreme Court of India and Government of India and to support CARA in promoting in-country adoption and regulating inter-country adoption.

At present, there are nine adoptions done/under process as per the Adoption Regulations, 2017 in the State.

3.       District Child Protection Units

It is the fundamental unit established for the implementation of the scheme in the district level. At present, there are two DCPUs- one in Namchi for South and West Districts and another in Gangtok for North and East districts.

Mr. Deepak Kiran Rai, DCPO, North/East – 8768976238

Ms. Rosnila Gurung, DCPO, South/West – 9775431700

1.       Child Welfare Committee

2.      Juvenile Justice Boards

It is the final authority to dispose of cases for the care, protection, treatment, development and rehabilitation of children in need of care & protection and to provide for their basic needs and protection of human rights.

There are two CWCs in the State- one in Namchi for South and West Districts and another in Gangtok for North and East districts.

There are 4 JJBs in each district of the State to deal with matters relating to children in conflict with law.

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The scheme supports the creation of new institutional facilities and maintenance of

existing institutional facilities for both children in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection.

In Sikkim, there are total 26 Child Care Institutions (CCIs) out of which 14 are Children’s Homes, 2 Juvenile Observation Homes, 3 Open Shelter Homes, 2 Special Homes for children with special needs, 1 Home for children in Substance Abuse and 4 Specialized Adoption Agencies.

There are (15) Children’s Homes functioning under Social Justice Empowerment and Welfare Department.

Two  Juvenile Observation Home, one at Namchi for South & West District and one at Gangtok, Sichey for East & West District.

Two Specialized Adoption Agency(SAA)

One Rehabilitation Centre for drug abuse.

Two Short Stay Homes

One Special School for Deaf and Dumb.

To cater to the need of children who are Orphan, Semi-Orphan, Below Poverty Line, Broken family, Children in need of Care and Protection and Children in Conflict with Law.

Turuk Children Home, Turuk, Melli, South Sikkim

8016750233

Kingstone Children Home, Rehnock ,East Sikkim 7407180282/ 8016643157

Atish Dipankar  Childrens Home Chakung  , West Sikkim

7679803773

Balika Niketan, Metro Point, Tadong, East Sikkim Girls 03592270363/ 9474980631

Tarcon-lee Shelter cum Children Home  Mangan North Sikkim

9474059074/

7551844301

Sunrise Children Home, Gaylshing, West Sikkim

7602019641

Rainbow Children Home , Lindok 8th Mile, East, Sikkim

9635859506

Kaluk Childrens Home, West Sikkim 9434153345

Mayallang Children Home, Singithang, South Sikkim (Shelter- cum- Children Home) 9775397034

Mamtalaya  (Short Stay Home)run by ASHI) Amdo Golai, Tadong East Sikkim (SAA) 8906406904

Eshwaramma Social Welfare Association, Lower Arithang, East Sikkim (SAA)  943448617/

8116934779

Subha Laxmi (Open Shelter Home) Chandmari, Gangtok, East Sikkim(Open Shelter) 9775961464

Bojoghari Children Welfare Society, Near Shiv Mandir, Gangtok, East Sikkim 9735296791

Suraksha Open Shelter Home, Turuk Development Society, South Sikkim  (Open Shelter) 9434444728

Spastic Society of Sikkim, Development Area, Gangtok, East Sikkim. 8016579639

Freedom(A unit of L.T. Mirikai Wellness Society),Tathangchen, East Sikkim (Open Shelter cum Rehabilitation Centre)

9735945074/

9434448617

Juvenile Observation Home, Sichey, Gangtok, East Sikkim 9647858218/ 03592-203321

Special School for Deaf & Dumb 9474642789

Sita Panchawati Sewa Sanghathan,Lingdum, East Sikkim, Ranka Road. 9434444728

Manjusha- (Dhrishti) a short stay  Home,  Tharpu, Namchi, South Sikkim 8927774424

Heavenly Path Organization, Shribadam, West Sikkim 9593048107

JuvenileObservation Home,Gurpesay ,Namchi South Sikkim 9609863591

CHILDLINE:

Mingma – 9641530552

Basu-  9547785645

INTEGRATED CHILD DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

The objective of Integrated Child Development Services [ICDS] Scheme is all round development of a child, which it seeks to achieve through providing basic services like immunization, health checkup, referral services, health & nutrition education, supplementary feedings and non-formal pre-schooling  at a focal point in each village called Anganwadi Center (AWC).

ICDS is an umbrella scheme which encompasses all other schemes implemented through the network of the Aganwadi Centres viz

1. Maternity Benefit Scheme
2. Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of AGs (SABLA)
3. Kisan Shakti Yozana
4. Small Family Scheme (State Initiative)

Shri Phuchung Bhutia (Mission Director)  Gangtok –9434188310

Mrs. Normit Lepcha (Joint Director) Gangtok – 8170015088

Mr. G.M. Subba (Deputy Director) Gangtok- 9593211733

Mr. Samdup Tshering Bhutia (Assistant Director cum CDPO Pakyong) Gangtok – 9434863116

Mr. Harkabir Shankar (CDPO Gyalshing, West)- 9434869499

Mrs. Dorjee Doma (CDPO Soreng, West)- 8967945578

Mr. Y. Lepcha (CDPO Namchi, South)- 9734120123

Mr. Prakash Rai (CDPO Ravang, South)- 9609760060

Mr. Joshua Lama (CDPO Jorethang, South)- 9735944828

Mrs. Yamini Pradhan (CDPO Singtam, East)- 9475504204

Mrs. Hissey Ongmu ( CDPO Gangtok, Urban, East)- 9434120123

Mrs. Gakhi Phempu (CDPO Gangtok, East) – 9593888580

Mrs. Hishey Ongmu (CDPO Pakyong, East) – 8972468073

Mrs. Lhanzey Doma (CDPO Mangan, North) – 9474526480

Mrs. Sonam Lhaden (CDPO Chungthang, North)- 9679683733

Mr. Netuk Lepcha (CDPO Dzongu, North) –9733338421

Mr. Karma Bhutia (LDC, Gangtok)- 8972956777

Mr. Santu K. Pradhan (Supervisor cum M&E Assistant, Gangtok) – 9474943133

Mr. S.T. Bhutia (Training in-charge), AWTC Syari- 9733255095

• To improve the total fertility rate in the State.
• To provide cash support for upbringing of the Child.
• To provide conducive environment

·         Mother belonging to economically weaker section of the society excluding all regular State and Central Government employees.

·         Mother with secondary baby (till 6 months)

·         Mother with third baby

·         Family should be bonafide Sikkimese.

·         Name of the beneficiaries to be recommended by Panchayat/ Gram Sabha

Shri. Phuchung Bhutia

Mission Director ICDS

Mob. No +91 9434188310

SUPPLEMENTARY NUTRITION PROGRAMME (SNP) 90:10

(Nutrition Cell)

To improve their nutritional & health status of preschool children below 6 years of age, pregnant women & lactating mothers by providing them with various supplementary foods as per the revised feeding norms of G.O.I.

Target Groups

·         6 months to 3yrs children

·         Pregnant women & lactating mothers

·         AWC attending children (3 To 6yrs)

1.    PoustikAahar (Take Home Ration)

·         For children aged 6months- 3yrs @ 140gms/day/child for 30 days/ month

·         For Pregnant women & lactating mothers @ 170gms/day/benf for 30days/month

2.      Khicheri (Hot Cooked Meal)

·        For AWC attending children (3 – 6yrs) @ 155 gms/day/child for 25 days/month

3.      Special Supplementary Food (Take Home Ration)

·        For identified severely underweight children @ 80gms/day/child for 30 days/month

Mrs. Samita Thapa /Jt. Director 9434448452

Mrs. HemlattaMoktan/Dy. Director 9832094601

Mrs. Bharati Basnett/Dy. Director (South) 9932092561

Mrs. SonamLhamuBhutia/Dy. Director (North) 9933445427

Mrs. DolkarTsheringBhutia/Asstt. Director (East) 9832080333

Mr. Dipendra Rai/Asstt. Director (West) 9609033130

Mrs. TsedenKipaLachenpa/Asstt. Director (North) 9434152996

SUPPLEMENTARY NUTRITION PROGRAMME (SNP)STATE INITIATIVE 100%

UNDER STATE PLAN

(Nutrition Cell)

1.       Milk (As morning snacks) for AWC attending children (3-6 years) @ 200 ml/day/child for 25 days/month

2.       Under the initiative of Hon’ble Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment & Welfare Department, the Department is providing milk to the children residing at Child Care Institute(CCI) throughout the State (East, West & South) as morning supplement @ 200ml/day/child w.e.f 1^st June 2017

3.       Egg for 18 AWCs of Lachen&lachung areas under Chungthang Tribal Project @ 1 whole egg/day/child for 25 days/month

4.       Dry Fruits with Kheer for AWC attending children @ 155 gms/child (Thursday of every week)

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i.Should have attained the age of 60 years;

ii. Should possess the SSC/COI as the case may be;

iii. Should belong to BPL household and in possession of BPL Card;

iv. Should possess the Aadhar Card;

v. Should have opened the Bank Account under Pradhan Mantri Jan DhanYozna.

i.Rs. 1000/= pm to the old aged person between the age group of 60 years -69 years;

ii. Rs. 1500/-p.m to the old aged person between the age group of 70 years -79 years;

iii. Rs. 2000/-p.m to the old aged persons over the age of 80 years

The above amount consists of Central and State Share

1. Social Welfare Division, Social Justice, Empowerment and Welfare Department,

 5^th Mile , Lumsay, Tadong;

a.GauriTamang –Computer Operator for East District:  M.No:9832311611

b. Rinzing Bhutia- Computer Operator M.No. 9734264731 for West District,

c. Karma Bhutia- Computer Operator for South District-M.No: 8670394374

d. Durga Parsai- Computer Operator for North District, M.No: 8609146629

2.Social Welfare Officer, District Collectorate, Namchi;

M.No: 9775404008

3. Supervisor, Gyalshing (Near SNT Bus Stand)- M.No:9775972046

4. Mr. Zangpo Gyaltsen, Assistant Director & State Nodal Officer (IT)

The Forms can be obtained from the Contact Persons free of cost or can be downloaded from the departmental website: www.sikkimsocialwelfare.gov.in

All the applications for the pension are required to recommend by the Gram Sabha in rural areas and Ward Sabha in Urban areas.

If both husband and wife belong to BPL Household and have attained the age of 60 years, both of them shall not be eligible for IGNOAP

No nominee facility under the scheme for withdrawal of due pension, if any in case of death of pensioner.

No Joint Account with any member of the family  is permissible

The Ward Panchayat, Ward Councillors, ICDS Supervisors and Aaganwadi Workers are required to inform the death of the beneficiaries.

i. As in Sl. No: ii to v ;

ii.Should be in possession of Disability Certificate issued by the Medical Authorities constituted for the purpose certifying more than 80% disabilities and Identity Card;

iii. Should have attained the age of 18 years.

Rs. 1500/= per month

The above amount consists of Central and State Share

i. As  in Sl. ii to v above;

ii. Should have attained the age of 40 years

iii. The death Certificate of husband should bear the name of the legal wife/widow;

iv. Should produce non-marriage certificate.

Rs. 1500/= p.m.

The above amount consists of Central and State Share

As above

i. As in Sl. No: ii to v above

ii . In the event of the death of the bread-winner of the bereaved household;

iii. A woman in the family, who is a home maker, is also considered as a “ bread-winner”

iv. “ household would include spouse, minor children, unmarried daughters and dependent parents;

v. The assistance would be given to every case of death of breadwinner in a family.

Rs. 20,000/= Central Share and Rs. 10,000/= as State Share.

Total Rs. 30,000/= as one time grant

i.As in Sl. No: ii to v;

ii.  Should have attained the age of 45 years

iii. Should have Unmarried Certificate

Rs. 2000/- pm.

100% State Innovative Scheme

i. As in Sl. No: ii to v;

ii. 40% and above disability duly certified by the Medical Authorities constituted for the purpose and holder of Disability Identity Card;

iii. No age restriction.

Rs. 1000/= pm

100% State Innovative Scheme

As above

i. As in Sl. No: ii to v

ii. Should possess the Disability Certificate and Identity Card;

iii. Should possess the Marriage Certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages;

iv; Certificate from the Gram VikashAdhikari certifying that both the spouse are living together for more than two years.

Rs.2.00 lakhs

(One time grant)

100% State Innovative Scheme

Self written application is acceptable

i.   Should possess Self or Parent SSC/COI

ii. Should be a regular student of any Government or Government recognized /aided Institution

iii. Should possess the BPL Card of the parent

iv. Should possess the Disability Certificate issued by the Medical Authorities and Identity Card;

v. The claim should be supported by the Certificate from the Principal/Headmaster/Headmistress of the College/Schools where the student is pursuing his studies;

vi. No scholarship is admissible if he/she fails and repeats in the same class.

i. Classes Pre-primary to VI = Rs. 600/= pm which includes transport and Escort Allowance

ii. Classes VII to VIII = Rs. 700/= per month;

iii. Classes IX to XII = Rs. 1000/= pm

iv. Undergraduate courses = 100% reimbursement of the cost of books, tuition fees, stationery, uniforms etc.

v. Post graduate courses = as applicable to Undergraduate courses.

vi. In addition, they are entitled to Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension or Subsistence Allowance as the case may be;

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India has also launched the Pre-metric, post-metric and Top Class
Education Scholarship. For details, please log on to-www.scholarships.gov.in

The claim should be supported by the valid Cash memos and Receipts duly certified by the Head of Institution;

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India has also introduced the Central Sector Scheme for Pre-matric, Post –matric and Top Class Education Scholarship for Students with Disabilities;

The Students with Disabilities are required to submit the online application;

The Assistant Director (IT) can be contacted for any help and assistance;

His Mobile No: is 9434382578

i.  As in Sl. No: ii to v above;

ii. The Medical Certificate should be certified by the HoD/Medicine, Gynecology, Pediatrics and Surgery of STNM Hospital or District Hospital

1.       Rs. 2000/= pm from 0-6 years

2.100% free education up to graduation level

3.Rs. 500/= p.m. if remained unemployed after possessing the required educational or technical qualification

Sub-Divisional Magistrate and Sub-Divisional Police Officer

District Collector and Superintendent of Police

Written Complaint if a children or relatives, as the case may be, neglect or refuse to maintain a senior citizen being unable to maintain himself.

1..Assistance to Disabled Persons for purchase/fittings of Aids and Appliances (ADIP SCHEME)

1. Scheme for Cochlear Implant

 i. Should possess Voter Identity Card and Aadhar Card

ii. Income Certificate from Gram Vikash Adhikari or Revenue Officer having less than Rs. 20,000/= per month if Aids and Appliances are to be issued free of cost;

Children within the age group of 0-5 years

1. Free Aids and Appliances viz; Hearing Aid, Walking Sticks, Wheel Chairs etc. on the recommendation of the Medical Authorities.

 2.  Financial assistance uptoRs. 6.00 lacs with travelling cost

District Disability Rehabilitation Center, STNM Hospital Complex, Gangtok.

Helpline No: 03592-201228

Department of Emp. Of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, GoI

The Department conducts annual Disability Screening Camps at designated District Hospital and PHCs for the purpose;

ii. Regular Disability Screening are also done at DDRC, Gangtok and District Hospital, Namchi.

1.       Free education with Hostel facilities up to Class IV level;

2.   Day Scholar may also seek admission.

Principal

Mobile No: 9474642789

Principal

Mobile No: 9832321671

12.   Free education with Hostel facilities upto Class III level;

13.   Day Scholar may also seek admission in School

Principal  Mobile No: 70763 11124

Landline No: 03592 203321

Sikkim Detoxification and Rehabilitation Center, Nimtar

Mobile No: 97331 59418

Drishya Foundation, Aho

Mobile No: 78668 39090

Sanjeevani Rehabilitation Society

Mobile No:9832557651

Association for Social Health in India-

M.No: 97490 49684

Suicide Helpline No: 18003453225(24X7) at STNM Hospital Complex

Sikkim ViklangSahayataSamiti,

O point, Gangtok- M.No:97337 49560

State Institute of Capacity Building, Karfectar (Ministry’s Programme).

Jalipool, Ranipool

Mobile No: 94745 31784

Tintek Lee AAL Sangh, Rakdong-Tintek

Deorali MayalmuSangh, Daragaon, Tadong

Mobile No: 947476926.

Rs. 1000/= pm to regular Government Employees

Two free seats are provided in SNT buses for the disabled person and his Escort on production of Disability Identity Card

Any Complaints pertaining to discrimination and injustice can be lodged to the Principal Secretary, Law Department who is also the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Sikkim

Mobile No:

94340 63526

Subject to availability of budget provision(State) and performance of NGOs based on submission and examination of activities, Statement of expenditure and Utilisation Certificate audited by Chartered Accountant

Social Welfare Division

Assistant Director (IT)

Website: www.ngograntsje.gov.in

User Manual for NGOs/VOs for online filing of applications may be accessed at –

http:/www.socialjustice.nic.in/pdf/UserManualver1.1 NGOUser.pdf.

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment , Government of India is also considers grant of Grant in Aid on the following schemes of the Ministry, namely:-

1. Scheme of Grant in Aid to Voluntary Organisation for S.Cs;(Welfare Division)

2. Assistance to V.Os for welfare of OBCs;(Wel. Div.)

3.Assistance to Disabled Persons for purchase/fitting of Aids and Appliances;

4.Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme to promote Voluntary Actions for Persons with Disabilities;

5.Integrated Programme for Older Persons;

6.Scheme for Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance(Drugs) Abuse;

Tribal Sub Plan (TSP)

since 1979-80

Implemented since 2007-08

(State Plan)

Ensure  rapid socio-economic development of tribal people.

To channelise the flow of outlays from the general sectors in the plan of State for development of ST

Infrastructure development schemes viz. Roads, Power Generation, Water supply, Health facilities, Educational facilities and Veterinary services, livelihood schemes etc.

Implemented by various Departments.

Rajani Sharma, U.S.

8967247711

Addl. Secretary –cum- Project Director

9434028083

Joint Director, Welfare Division

– 9434084050

Welfare Officers

It is a strategy to bring rapid economic development of the tribal community

It is an additive to the State Plan

Scheduled Tribes of Sikkim

Livelihood schemes and skill development programmes. Schemes focusing on agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, health and sanitation, education of tribal children

Schedule Caste Sub Plan (SCSP)

To ensure rapid socio-economic development of SC.

To channelise the flow of outlays from the general sectors in the plan of State for development of SC

Infrastructure development schemes viz. Roads, Power Generation, Water supply, Health facilities, Educational facilities and Veterinary services, livelihood schemes etc.

Implemented by various Departments.

Jimmy W. Bhutia

Under Secretary

M.No. 7076282722

Joint  Director , Welfare Division

Welfare Officers

To give thrust to the development programmes for SC

Ministry of Social Justice

Family oriented  schemes for economic development for SCs below poverty line. – Livelihood schemes, Skill development, economic and skill development for SC women, upgradation of infrastruture

Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989.

Provides protection and security with the aim to abolish untouchability and social discrimination of any kind to SCs and STs.

Ministry of Social Justice

Inter caste Marriage – cash award of Rs. 30,000/- is provided to couples where one of the spouses belongs to SC community.

Constitution of State level and District level committees for implementation of the Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989.

Joint Director , Welfare Division

Under Secretary , Welfare Division

Law Officer, SJEWD

Grants-in-aid under Article 275(1) of the Constitution of India

• To provide quality middle and high level education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote areas

• To ensure access to the best opportunities in education at par with the non ST population.

Scheduled Tribe

Selection of students through  written examination

Establishment of Eklavya Model  Residential School (EMRs)

Grant –in – Aid @ Rs.42000/- per student annually to meet up the recurring cost of the  schools for books and uniform of students, salary of teachers, mess bill etc.of the EMRs

Addl. Secretary –cum- Project Director

District Collector, North District  for EMRs Swayem

District Collector, West District for EMRs Gangyap

Welfare Officers North and West Districts

Construction of Tribal School/Ashram School  for ST students

• To provide residential schools for Scheduled Tribes including PTGs

•To increase the literacy rate among the tribal students and to bring them at par with other population of the country

Infrastructure -Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Recurring expenditure-State

Scheduled Tribe

Selection of students through  written examination

Addl .Secy –cum Project Director

Superintending Engineer

Div. Engineer

– 9434865942

Assist. Engineer

– 7872886893

CONSTRUCTION OF HOSTELS FOR

–   Tribal students

– SC Girls and Boys 

– OBC Boys & Girls

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Addl.Secy –cum Project Director

Superintending Engineer

– 9933088009

Div. Engineer

Assist. Enginee

Multi Sectoral Development Plan for Minority Concentrated Districts (MsDP)

·         To improve the socio-economic conditions of minorities

·         To  provide  basic amenities for improving quality of life of the people

North District which has been identified as the District

Ministry of Minority Affairs

Implemented in Mangan Minority Concentration Block and Chungthang Minority Concentration Block

Minority.

Various development projects- infrastructure, education, health, sanitation  , housing, roads are undertaken in the two Minority Blocks

Addl .Secy –cum Project Director

Superintending Engineer

Shri T.T. Lepcha, OSD

M.No. 9474348824

Welfare Officer

Div. Engineer

Assist. Engineer

GyaltsenWongdi Lepcha (Data Operator)

– 9800058685

Scheme of Grant in Aid to Voluntary Organizations working for welfare of STs

To enhance the reach of welfare schemes of Government and fill the gaps in service deficient tribal areas

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

NGO registered for more than three years and working for the welfare of STs

Project to be submitted to Ministry online for grant of fund.

Recommendation to be obtained from SJEWD

Addl.Secy –cum Project Director

Joint Director

FUNDING PATTERN

ST

Pre-Matric Scholarship

(Class I to VIII) &(Class IX &X)

Annual income of parents from all sources not exceeding Rs.2.50 lakhs

 Documents

i)    Pass marksheet of previous academic year,

ii)      BPLCard/Income Certificate

iii)  Copy of Bank Pass Book showing account number and IFSC Code,

iv)Aadhar Card,

v)Fee paid details,

vi) ST/SC Certificate.

Annual income of parents from all sources not exceeding Rs.1 lakhs

Documents

i)Pass marksheet of previous academic year,

ii)BPL Card/ Income Certificate

iii) Copy of Bank Pass Book showing account number and IFSC Code,

AadharCard,

iv)Fee paid details,

v)MBC Certificate.

Annual income of parents from all sources not exceeding Rs.2.50 lakhs

Documents

i)Pass marksheet of previous academic year,

ii)BPL Card/Income Certificate

iii)Copy of Bank Pass Book showing account number and IFSC Code,

iv)Aadhar Card,

v)Fee paid details,

vi)Self Declaration that he/she belongs to Minority community.

Addl. Secy- cum –Project Director

Joint Director

– 9434760665

Deepmala Pradhan

( Inspector)

-9832652868

Binita Rai

(Inspector)

– 7797868622

Addl. Secy –cum- Project Director

Joint Director

Welfare Officers

Welfare Officers

ST, SC, OBC, MINORITY

-Do-

Up- gradation of Merit for ST/SC Students

(  to upgrade the meritof SC & ST students providing them remedial and special coaching in Class IX and XII.)

ST and SC

Merit-cum- Means based Scholarship for Minority Students

State OBC students

(Newar, Bahun& Chettri)

Annual income of parents from all sources not exceeding Rs.1.00 lakhs

 Documents

iv) Pass marksheet of previous academic year,

v)      BPLCard/Income Certificate

vi)  Copy of Bank Pass Book showing account number and IFSC Code,

iv)Aadhar Card,

v)Fee paid details,

vi) OBC Certificate.

9434103181

9434084050

7872886585

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