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Financial Assistance Schemes for Older Persons in Sikkim

At Elderly Care India, it is our constant endeavour to compile resources and information that can help older people (senior citizens) become aware of their social welfare rights and access the various schemes, programmes and other benefits offered by the Central and State Governments.

The schemes below have been collated from various sources, including myScheme by the Government of India, so that older people who are poor, underprivileged, destitute, widowed or disabled can access financial support schemes that may help strengthen their financial position.

Since this information has been compiled independently, senior citizens are advised to carry out their own due diligence.

Financial Assistance Schemes for Older Persons in Sikkim can be downloaded here.

Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)

InformationDetails
State / UTSikkim
Compiled byPankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/YearJan 2025
Scheme DescriptionPension Scheme by the Government of Sikkim.
Eligibility
  1. The scheme is meant for the residents of the Sikkim, who are 60 years or above in age.
  2. Not applicable if beneficiary of any of the existing government schemes.
Central / State SchemeCentral Scheme implemented by State Scheme, Women & Child Welfare Department
Implementing AgenciesWomen & Child Welfare Department
Scheme Details
  1. Rs. 1500/- pm to the older persons between the age group 0f 60 years - 69years.
  2. ii. Rs. 2000/- pm to the older persons between the age group of 70 years+ and above.
  3. iii. Rs. 2500/- pm to the older persons having attained the age of 80 years and above.
Documents Required
  1. Aadhaar Card
  2. Proof of Identity
  3. Proof of Age / Date of Birth
Further Information / ProcessWebsite: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in/

Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)

InformationDetails
State / UTSikkim
Compiled byPankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/YearJan 2025
Scheme DescriptionPension Scheme by the Government of Sikkim
Eligibility
  1. The scheme is meant for the residents of the Sikkim, who are 60 years or above in age.
  2. Not applicable if beneficiary of any of the existing government schemes.
Central / State SchemeCentral Scheme implemented by State Scheme, Women & Child Welfare Department
Implementing AgenciesWomen & Child Welfare Department
Scheme Details
  1. Rs. 2000/- per month.
  2. The above amount consists of Central and State Share.
Documents Required
  1. Aadhaar Card
  2. Proof of Identity
  3. Proof of Age / Date of Birth
Further Information / ProcessWebsite: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in/

Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)

InformationDetails
State / UTSikkim
Compiled byPankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/YearJan 2025
Scheme DescriptionPension Scheme by the Government of Sikkim
Eligibility
  1. The scheme is meant for the residents of the Sikkim, who are 60 years or above in age.
  2. Not applicable if beneficiary of any of the existing government schemes.
Central / State SchemeCentral Scheme implemented by State Scheme, Women & Child Welfare Department
Implementing AgenciesWomen & Child Welfare Department
Scheme Details
  1. Rs. 2000/- per month.
  2. The above amount consists of Central and State Share.
Documents Required
  1. Aadhaar Card
  2. Proof of Identity
  3. Proof of Age / Date of Birth
Further Information / ProcessWebsite: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in/

Unmarried Women Pension Scheme

InformationDetails
State / UTSikkim
Compiled byPankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/YearJan 2025
Scheme DescriptionPension Scheme by the Government of Sikkim
Eligibility
  1. The scheme is meant for the residents of the Sikkim, who are 60 years or above in age.
  2. Not applicable if beneficiary of any of the existing government schemes.
Central / State SchemeState Scheme, Women & Child Welfare Department
Implementing AgenciesWomen & Child Welfare Department
Scheme Details
  1. Rs. 2000/- per month.
  2. 100% State Innovative Scheme
Documents Required
  1. Aadhaar Card
  2. Proof of Identity
  3. Proof of Age / Date of Birth
Further Information / ProcessWebsite: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in/

Chief Minister's State Disability Pension Scheme

InformationDetails
State / UTSikkim
Compiled byPankaj Mehrotra, Founder – Elderly Care India
Month/YearJan 2025
Scheme DescriptionPension Scheme by the Government of Sikkim
Eligibility
  1. The scheme is meant for the residents of the Sikkim, who are 60 years or above in age.
  2. Not applicable if beneficiary of any of the existing government schemes.
Central / State SchemeState Scheme, Women & Child Welfare Department
Implementing AgenciesWomen & Child Welfare Department
Scheme Details
  1. Rs. 1500/- per month.
  2. 100% State Innovative Scheme
Documents Required
  1. Aadhaar Card
  2. Proof of Identity
  3. Proof of Age / Date of Birth
Further Information / ProcessWebsite: https://pensionscheme.sikkim.gov.in/