The beneficiary will get a sum of ₹ 2,000 as a monthly pension under this scheme.

The beneficiary will get a pension as long as she is unmarried.

Unmarried women of the age group 45-59 years are eligible for the scheme.

No, this scheme is applicable only to unmarried women without any source of income.

No, this scheme is only for unmarried women of BPL families of Sikkim state.

No, the unmarried woman should not have been covered by any other existing pension schemes of the State or Central government.

Yes, this scheme is 100% State Innovative Scheme.

No, to continue the benefits of the scheme, the beneficiary should not be migrated permanently outside the state of Sikkim.

The applicant may fill application both online & offline mode.

Please visit the online portal link: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in and use the “Create Account” button to reach the registration page. Complete registration requirements as appropriate and click the “Register” button to register and then login.

The pension shall be distributed through Direct Benefit Transfer System or any other system as may be decided by the Sanctioning / Competent Authority from time to time.