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SSBS
Samajik Sewa Bhatta Scheme
SikkimIndividualState/ UTOpen since 2008-09-06
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What this is
The scheme aims to support traditional faith healers by providing a monthly pension. Under this scheme, ₹1,500 is provided to each eligible traditional healer across the state.
In detail
The scheme "Samajik Sewa Bhatta Scheme" was launched by the Culture Department, Government of Sikkim. It aims to provide financial support to traditional faith healers across the state. Under this scheme, traditional faith healers receive a monthly pension to recognize and support their cultural and social contributions. It covers a total of 1,500 beneficiaries and seeks to preserve the traditional healing practices that are integral to the cultural heritage of Sikkim.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a resident of Sikkim.
- The applicant should be a traditional faith healer such as Dhami, Jhakri, Bijjuwa, Bhungthing, Mangpa, Phedengba, Paw, Baidang, Janapa, Yeba, Yema, Sambas, or Pheriwala.
What you get
- A monthly pension of ₹1,500/- is provided to traditional faith healers such as Dhami, Jhakri, Bijjuwa, Bhungthing, Mangpa, Phedengba, Paw, Baidang, Janapa, Yeba, Yema, Sambas, and Pheriwala.
Who is excluded
- Applicants related to Sudeni Bhatta (home delivery childbirth practitioners) are excluded under this scheme.
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Eligibility published here230 characters
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Benefit amount published hereamount or quantity stated
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Description more than a name176 characters
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How to apply published hereoffline mode declared, no URL needed
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Start date published here2008-09-06
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Not expired while still listedno end date
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| schemeName | Samajik Sewa Bhatta Scheme | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeOpenDate | 2008-09-06 | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeCloseDate | ... | not published at source |
| nodalMinistryName | ... | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| dbtScheme | ... | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| achievement data | ... | no source publishes this for any central scheme |