MLA Pamin Lepcha attends cheque distribution programme under Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana and Aama Sahayog Yojana at Parakha BAC
Pakyong, September 17 : The Block Administrative Centre, Parakha, today witnessed the distribution of financial assistance under two important government schemes — Sikkim Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana and Sikkim Aama Sahayog Yojana. The programme was graced by the presence of MLA-cum-Advisor to the Department of Women, Child, Senior Citizen, and Divyangjan Welfare, Mrs Pamin Lepcha, who attended as the chief guest.
In her address, Mrs Lepcha expressed her sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim for initiating and successfully implementing welfare schemes that directly benefit mothers and families across the state. She highlighted that the vision behind such programmes goes beyond providing financial assistance—it is about strengthening households, ensuring dignity, and creating avenues for long-term empowerment. According to her, schemes like these play a crucial role in addressing both the immediate needs of women and their families while also contributing towards their socio-economic stability in the future.
During the function, a total of 990 beneficiaries received cheques under the Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana, while 100 beneficiaries were covered under the Aama Sahayog Yojana. The beneficiaries belonged to various Gram Panchayat Units (GPUs) under Gnathang-Machong constituency, namely Riwa Machong, Linkey Parakha, Latuk Barapathing, Pakyong Yakten, Pachey Samsing, and Rolep Lamaten.
The distribution programme was also attended by several dignitaries and officials, including Zilla Adhyaksha, Mrs Laden Lamu Bhutia; OSD to MLA, Mr MB Gurung; and BDO Parakha, Mr Kewal Sharma, among others.
The event concluded with a message from the MLA, where she urged the beneficiaries to make proper use of the support received and to view it as a stepping stone towards self-reliance and community development.
