Government Schemes in Sikkim
Explore 27 state government schemes for Sikkim, plus nationwide central schemes you can apply for. Each listing covers eligibility, benefits and the step-by-step application process.
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“Ishan Uday” Special Scholarship Scheme For North Eastern Region
A scholarship scheme by the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission. Taking special interest with regard to the promotion of higher education in the NER, i.e. for improving the GER, promoting higher education, and encouraging children belonging to the economically weaker sections.
AICTE - Grant For Augmenting Infrastructure In North Eastern Region
The scheme "AICTE - Grant for Augmenting Infrastructure in North Eastern Region (GAINER)" was introduced by AICTE to enhance the functional efficiency of the technical institutes located in far-flung areas of North East India, by addressing deficiencies in water, electricity, and internet.
Cash Incentive Award to Bonafede Meritorious Sportspersons
The Government of Sikkim has been providing Cash Incentive Awards to Meritorious Sports persons of Sikkim who have won Gold, Silver, Bronze in the respective sports disciplines at the Zonal Level competitions and above, and have represented Sikkim in international competitions as National team(s).
Chief Minister's Self Employment Scheme
The "Chief Minister's Self Employment Scheme" was launched by the Department of Personnel, and Reforms, Training, Public Grievances, Government of Sikkim. The scheme aims to provide loan to unemployed youth who belong below the poverty line.
Chief Ministers’ Education Assistance Scheme
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections, marginalized communities & specially-abled students. Under this scheme, students receive financial aid for pursuing education within & outside the state, abroad, & in registered coaching institutions.
Comprehensive Educational Loan Scheme - Sikkim
The "Comprehensive Educational Loan Scheme" was launched by the Department of Personnel, and Reforms, Training, Public Grievances, Government of Sikkim. The scheme aims to provide loans free of interest for the duration of one particular course of study with one one-year moratorium period offered...
Financial Support To The Students Of N.E.R For Higher Professional Courses (NEC Merit Scholarship)
The scholarship scheme aims to support students of the North Eastern States undergoing studies in different disciplines at different levels in Institutions inside as well as outside the North-East but within the country.
Funeral Assistance for the Construction Worker
The "Funeral Assistance for the Construction Workers" by the Sikkim BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme of the board that provides funeral assistance to the nominees/ dependents, in case of death of the registered member.
Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme-Sikkim
This scheme aims to provide free education up to the Graduation level to talented and deserving children from underprivileged families with an opportunity to study in reputed public schools both within and outside the state.
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Sikkim
The scheme “Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)” was started by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim in 2014. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to differently-abled persons with severe or multiple disabilities of more than 80%.
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme - Sikkim
The scheme “Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)” was started by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim in 2014. Under this scheme, a pension is provided to elderly citizens above the age of 60 years belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim
The scheme “Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)” by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim provides financial support is provided to the poor widows of the state of Sikkim. The beneficiary receives a monthly pension of ₹ 2000/- through DBT.
Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: Export Oriented Production:Large Cardamom Replanting/New planting (Ha)
Under this scheme, growers are encouraged to adopt systematic replanting of large cardamom using high-yielding, disease-free planting materials. It aims to increase productivity, improve quality, and enhance export competitiveness under the Spices Board of India.
Marriage Assistance for the Construction Workers
The "Marriage Assistance for the Construction Workers" by the Sikkim BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme of the board that provides Marriage benefits in the form of financial assistance to the eligible registered women members & their immediate dependents of the board.
Maternity Assistance for the Construction Worker
The "Maternity Assistance for the Construction Workers" by the Sikkim BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme of the board that provides maternity benefits in the form of financial assistance to the eligible registered women members of the board.
Medical Assistance for the Construction Worker
The "Medical Assistance for the Construction Workers" by the Sikkim BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme of the board that provides medical expenses for the treatment of the registered beneficiary and /or his dependents.
National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim
The scheme “National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)” was launched in 2016 by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, a lump sum amount of ₹ 30,000/- as financial assistance is provided to the bereaved household in the event of the death of the "Primary breadwinner"
Northeast BPO Promotion Scheme
The scheme aims to promote the establishment of BPO and Information Technology Enabled Services units in the North-Eastern region. Through the scheme, financial assistance in the form of Viability Gap Funding is provided to eligible companies.
Partial Disability Benefit for the Construction Workers
The "Partial Disability Benefit for the Construction Workers" by the Sikkim BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme of the board that provides financial assistance is provided to the nominees/ dependents of a member, in case of his/her partial disability.
Pension Benefit for the Construction Worker
The "Pension Benefit for the Construction Workers" by the Sikkim BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme of the board that provides pension to the registered beneficiaries of the Board who have completed the age of 60 years.
Permanent Disability/ Death Benefit for the Construction Workers
The "Permanent Disability/ Death Benefit for the Construction Workers" by the Sikkim BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme of the board that provides financial assistance is provided to the nominees/ dependents of a member, in case of his/her death or Permanent Disability.
Sikkim Grant Of Award To Transgender
The scheme “Sikkim Grant of Award To Transgender (SGATT)” was launched in 2013 by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, the state government provides financial assistance to transgender belonging to a household of the Below Poverty Line category.
Sikkim Grant of Scholarship to Students with Disabilities Scheme
The Government of Sikkim has introduced the Sikkim Grant of Scholarship to Students with Disabilities Scheme, 2014. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to differently-abled students to help them secure academic education and technical or professional training.
Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme
The scheme “Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme (SUWPS)” was launched in 2013 by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, the unmarried women of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in Sikkim would receive a pension of ₹ 2000/- per month.
Skilled Youth Startup Scheme
Sikkim Skilled Youth Startup Scheme was launched in 2020 and is implemented by the Department of Commerce & Industries which aims at assisting the educated unemployed youth in setting up a myriad of enterprises through loans with back-ended financial subsidy assistance.
Su-Swastha Yojana
"Su-Swastha Yojna" provides comprehensive and affordable healthcare coverage to the employees of the Government of Sikkim and their families. Cashless hospitalization at top-tier hospitals across India is provided to eligible beneficiaries with the best-in-class healthcare.
Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme
The UNNATI (Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme), 2024, is a Government of India initiative for Northeastern region of India offering various incentives to the industries in both sectors Manufacturing and Service.
Central Schemes Available in Sikkim
AICTE SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME-SFURTI SCHEME
Short Term Training Programme-SFURTI Program aims to provide financial assistance from AICTE to the institutions for conducting faculty and student trainings to enable faculty members and students in the field of technical education.
Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme
The scheme aims to facilitate Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in marketing their products and services through individual or collective participation in tenders via consortia. It helps MSEs secure bulk orders, improve competitiveness, and access government procurement opportunities.
Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Khadi Vikas Yojana
The scheme aims to increase productivity and wages of Khadi artisans, improve production infrastructure, boost employment and sales, revive traditional rural skills, modernize sales outlets, and promote marketing and exports.
"Marketing Incentive" under the "Handloom Marketing Assistance" Component of the National Handloom Development Programme
The scheme aims to develop and promote marketing channels for handloom products to bring greater visibility to the sector and ensure commensurate remuneration to weavers. It provides Marketing Incentive to eligible handloom agencies for creating conducive conditions for marketing handloom products.
Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) will award "Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship" to outstanding engineers to recognize, encourage and support translational research by individuals to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation and technology development.
Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+)
Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+) is a scheme targeted towards developing mechanisms to disseminate science, technology and innovation-related information to industries, research and academic institutions
Advance Authorisation(AA)
Advance Authorisation scheme enables duty free import of inputs for export production, including replenishment of inputs or duty remission Advance Authorisation covers manufacturer exporters or merchant exporters tied to supporting manufacturer(s).
Advanced Vocational Training Scheme
The scheme aims to provide innovative, effective and integrated training opportunities for work force who need new skills to enjoy the dignity that comes with employment, independence and self-reliance.
AFFDF-Financial Assistance For Treatment Of Serious Diseases To Non Pensioner Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks)/Widows
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to non-pensioner Ex-Servicemen of all ranks and widows for meeting medical expenses incurred on the treatment of approved serious diseases, including cancer, renal failure, knee replacement, and heart surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many government schemes are available in Sikkim?
There are 27 state-specific government schemes listed for Sikkim, in addition to 655+ central government schemes that residents of Sikkim can also apply for.
Can Sikkim residents apply for central government schemes?
Yes. Residents of Sikkim are eligible for nationwide central government schemes (subject to each scheme's eligibility) on top of the state-run schemes offered by the Sikkim government.
How do I check which scheme I am eligible for in Sikkim?
Use the government scheme finder to answer a few questions about your age, occupation and category — it instantly shows the Sikkim state and central schemes you are likely eligible for.