The monthly salary of ASHA workers was increased from 6 thousand to 10 thousand.
Scheme has been launched for married women of Sikkim. Under this scheme, the government will provide Rs. 40,000 per year to Ama Yojana for all mothers in the state. Last year from this scheme Rs. 20 thousand was provided, from 2024 it will be provided in two instalments amounting to Rs 40 thousand. 64k mothers will be getting their cheque at their homes by 25th
“Baini Yojna ” Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines were installed in schools, and the Govt has decided to start it at college level as well.
“Vatsalya Yojana” government provision of 3 lakh rupees for infertile couples to undergo treatment (in-vitro fertility, IVF) was started. 150 + Ivf done, 3 lakh + has been given to them, 60 + ladies have conceived and given birth to a child.
Eligibility for receiving widow allowance has been reduced from 40 years to 21 years.
5000 laptops were provided to SHGs and rural administrative assistants and 116 sewing machines were provided to SHG members.
To further empower women, SHGs were given the task of sewing uniforms of 2004 government school students.
For contract work up to Rs.5 crores with no advance payment like TDR .
Provision was made to pay only 50 per cent TDR for takapatta work between Rs 5 crore and Rs 10 crore.
