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.
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.
Eligibility (who can apply)
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.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should write the application on plain paper.
**Step 2:** Attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required) along with the application.
**Step 3:** Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents to the Secretary, Culture Department.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Samajik Sewa Bhatta Scheme / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a resident of Sikkim.
1. 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 are the benefits of Samajik Sewa Bhatta Scheme?
- 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.
How to apply online for Samajik Sewa Bhatta Scheme?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should write the application on plain paper.
**Step 2:** Attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required) along with the application.
**Step 3:** Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents...