06/08/2025
PRESS RELEASE
06.08.2025
As envisioned by Sikkim’s most beloved and popular leader, Hon’ble Chief Minister cm SKM President Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), 10th August has officially been declared as Aama Samman Diwas, to be observed every year, beginning in 2025. This historic initiative, launched on the eve of 8th Jan Unmukti Diwas is a tribute to the selfless sacrifices, hard work and love of mothers across Sikkim. It reflects the leadership’s unwavering respect and genuine intentions toward real women empowerment, further adding to the legacy of progressive welfare schemes under the SKM government.
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha party proudly acknowledges and expresses gratitude to our leader for his heartfelt and practical commitment to empowering women at the grassroots level.
On this special day, the following benefits will be extended to the respected Aamas of Sikkim:
1. More than 32,000 Aamas will be felicitated under the Sikkim Aama Sasaktikaran Yojana, with the disbursement of the first installment of financial assistance cheques.
2. Over 4,200 Aamas will benefit under the Sikkim Aama Sahayog Yojana, which provides financial assistance for four LPG gas cylinder refills annually.
3. A total of 210 Aamas from the grassroots level, selected across various categories from all districts, will be specially invited and honoured at the state-level event.
These include:
• 15 Best Amma Hospital Safai Mitra from STNM and all District Hospitals.
• 30 Best Amma ASHA Workers, 5 from each district.
• 30 Best Amma Aaganwadi Workers, 5 from each district.
• 30 Best Amma SHG Workers, selected by the Office of OSD to HCM.
• 15 Best Amma Safai Mitras from GMC, SNP, MNP, NJNP, NMC, and GNP.
• 30 Best Amma Panchayat Representatives, former or present.
• 30 Best Amma PWD Workers, 5 from each district.
• 30 Best Amma Mid-Day Meal Cooks, 5 from each district.
These honours are not only symbolic recognitions but also a genuine gesture of appreciation towards the tireless service and contribution of our mothers in various sectors from healthcare and sanitation to education, nutrition and rural development.
The Aama Samman Diwas stands as a shining example of people centric governance and a model of inclusive growth under the leadership of Hon’ble CM Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), which is most unique and noble initiative in the country itself.
Ranjana Pradhan,
President (Press & Publicity Wing),
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha.
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