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Samajik Sewa Bhatta Scheme

The Samajik Sewa Bhatta Scheme offers a monthly pension of ₹1,500 to traditional faith healers in Sikkim, including Dhami, Jhakri, Bijjuwa, and others. This initiative aims to empower these practitioners by providing financial assistance to help sustain their traditional healing practices across the state.

State Cash

States / UT: Sikkim

Nodal department: Cultural Affairs & Heritage Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

Scheme open date: 2008-09-06

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Pension, Citizen empowerment, Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Pension, Traditional Faith Healers, Financial Assistance

Details

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.

Benefits

  • - 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
  • 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

  • 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.

Exclusions

  1. Applicants related to Sudeni Bhatta (home delivery childbirth practitioners) are excluded under this scheme.

Application Process

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.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the purpose of this scheme?
To support and recognize the traditional faith healers and preserve cultural heritage.
Who implements the scheme?
The Culture Department, Government of Sikkim.
Who are eligible for this scheme?
Traditional faith healers such as Dhami, Jhakri, Bijjuwa, and others listed.
How much pension is provided under the scheme?
Financial assistance of ₹1,500 per month.
How many beneficiaries are covered?
A total of 1,500 beneficiaries.
Can urban applicants apply?
Yes, but they must submit a Police Verification Report.
Is there any age limit to apply?
The notification does not mention any age limit.
What is excluded from the scheme?
Sudeni Bhatta (home childbirth practitioners) is excluded.
How often is the pension disbursed?
Financial assistance is disbursed every month.
Where should the application be submitted?
To the Secretary, Culture Department, Government of Sikkim.

References

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