The scheme “Sikkim Grant of Award To Transgender (SGATT)” was launched in 2013 by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, the state government...
A monthly amount of â‚ą 12000/- to the transgender of the age group of 0-6 years.
100% free education up to graduation level.
A monthly amount of â‚ą 500/- is to be given, if remained unemployed after possessing the required educational or technical qualification.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a resident of the state of Sikkim.
The applicant should be transgender.
The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
The applicant should not be a recipient of salary/pension/family pension from the Central Government / other State Governments.
The applicant should have opened the Bank Account under “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana”.
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**Note 01:** The payment of a grant to the transgender shall cease from the date of the death of the beneficiary. The amount due up to the corresponding month of death shall be paid to the immediate members of the beneficiary and the passbook shall be surrendered to the Department.
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**Note 02:** In case of permanent migration of the beneficiary outside Sikkim, the payment of the grant shall cease to be made from the date of her/his migration. In such event, the family/ Panchayat of the beneficiary shall surrender the passbook to the Department.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 01:** The applicant has to approach their concerned Gram Panchayat /Municipality / Municipal Corporation office.
Consult with the designated authority about the applying procedure and the local department office for this scheme.
Collect the application form.
**Step 02**: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents and submit it to the designated receiving authority.
**Post-Application Processes:**
**Step 01:** On receipt of an application in the prescribed Form, the same shall be scrutinized by the Selection Committee.
Thereafter, the approval shall be accorded by the Secretary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Sikkim Grant Of Award To Transgender / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a resident of the state of Sikkim.
1. The applicant should be transgender.
1. The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The applicant should not be a recipient of salary/pension/family pension from the Central Government / other St...
What are the benefits of Sikkim Grant Of Award To Transgender?
- A monthly amount of â‚ą 12000/- to the transgender of the age group of 0-6 years.
- 100% free education up to graduation level.
- A monthly amount of â‚ą 500/- is to be given, if remained unemployed after possessing the required educational or technical qualification.
How to apply online for Sikkim Grant Of Award To Transgender?
**Offline**
**Step 01:** The applicant has to approach their concerned Gram Panchayat /Municipality / Municipal Corporation office. Consult with the designated authority about the applying procedure and the local department office for this scheme. Collect the application form.
**Step 02**:...