What this scheme offers
Elderly residents, widows and persons with disabilities in Sikkim without another adequate income source face the same basic challenge as anywhere else — day-to-day costs that don't pause just because earning capacity has. The Sikkim Social Security Pension provides monthly support for exactly this group, running alongside the central National Family Benefit Scheme as part of the state's broader social-security net rather than as a replacement for it.
Who is eligible
- Elderly person, widow, or person with disability, resident in Sikkim.
- No other adequate source of income.
- Meets the income/eligibility criteria set by the Social Justice, Empowerment and Welfare Department.
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Age proof / widow certificate / disability certificate, as applicable
- Income certificate
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-linked)
How to apply
- Apply through your local Social Welfare office or Gram Panchayat.
- Submit category-specific proof (age, widow status, or disability) along with income certificate.
- Applications are verified locally.
- Once approved, the pension is credited monthly via DBT.
- Renew or re-verify periodically as required by the department.