Sikkim Aama Sahyog Yojana 2024 Apply Online, Eligibility for Registration | 4 Free LPG Refills to Mothers from BPL Category

Sikkim government is going to launch Aama Sahyog Yojana 2024 for poor people, check apply online process and eligibility criteria. Under this scheme, the state govt. will provide 4 free LPG refills annually to mothers from below poverty line (BPL) category. Read this article till the end to know complete details about Aama Sahayog yojana in the Sikkim state.  

About Sikkim Aama Sahyog Yojana 2024

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) announced Sikkim Aama Sahyog Yojana on 7 January 2024. He mentioned that mothers from the BPL category would be receiving free four LPG refills annually under the Sikkim Aama Sahayog Yojana. One free refill would be provided once in every 3 months. "We have decided that once in every three month, we will transfer Rs. 1,100 to the bank account of the beneficiary for refilling their LPG cylinder. In total, we are giving Rs. 4,400 annually to the needy mother under the Sikkim Aama Sahyog Yojana for LPG refills," said CM PS Golay.

Addressing a programme, the Chief Minister said that the State government is providing four free LPG refills to every mother from the BLP category - one refill in every three month. The Chief Minister informed that the State government is already providing Rs. 40,000 annually to the needy mothers under the Aama Yojana. 

Sikkim Aama Sahyog Yojana Apply Online

Since the Chief Minister himself has made clear that mothers belonging to BPL category would get free LPG refills, so NO separate Aama Sahyog Yojana online registration form would be invited. Women belonging to below poverty line category (having BPL ration card) would automatically be included.  

Eligibility Criteria for Aama Sahayog Yojana Registration

• Beneficiary must be a permanent resident of Sikkim State.
• Only women belonging to BPL category are eligible.

Need for Sikkim Aama Sahyog Yojna

The hon'ble CM introduces a groundbreaking initiative to support Sikkimese mothers facing the brunt of soaring LPG prices. The scheme aims to provide significant relief by offering four LPG cylinders annually to eligible Sikkimese women. The escalating prices of LPG cylinders have posed a significant challenge for many households, compelling some to resort to traditional cooking methods using firewood. 

Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Chief Minister Tamang has taken a proactive step towards ensuring that essential cooking resources remain affordable and accessible for every Sikkimese family. Under the "Sikkim Aama Sahayog Yojana," eligible mothers across the state will be entitled to receive four LPG cylinders per year, offering a crucial lifeline to those who have been forced to make compromises in their daily cooking routines due to the financial strain caused by expensive cooking gas.

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