Sikkim launched schemes for women’s welfare

Sikkim Chief Minister, P S Tamang has launched two welfare schemes for women – ‘Aama Yojana’ and ‘Vatsalya Yojana’.

Aama Yojana:

• All unemployed mothers in the state will receive Rs 20,000 annually.
• Amount will be deposited in their bank accounts.

Vatsalya Yojana:

• An aid of Rs 3 lakh will be provided to childless women for in vitro fertilization treatment.
• The amount will be given in two phases (Rs 1 lakh in the first and Rs two lakh in the last phase).