In A First, Scheme To "Empower Mothers" In Sikkim Who Are Homemakers
NDTV
Sikkim on Sunday unveiled a scheme to empower mothers in the state by opening savings accounts in "every mother's name".
Sikkim on Sunday unveiled a scheme to empower mothers in the state by opening savings accounts in "every mother's name". The scheme aims to provide financial support to women who are married and have children but do not have any formal employment.
14,000 beneficiaries from nearly 32 constituencies in Sikkim, which includes married women who are 18-years-old and above, who do not work outside the house, and whose family members do not hold any regular government jobs have been covered under the scheme.
The scheme promises a sum of Rs 20,000 annually and covers all the mothers in the state who are non-working, single or divorced, victims of child sexual abuse, unwed mothers, and widowed mothers in a bid to promote self-reliance and autonomy among women.
The scheme has been named 'Aama Sasaktikaran Yojana' and Chief Minister PS Tamang gave cheques to 14,000 beneficiaries at Rangpo, East Sikkim.
