Namchi sees cheque distribution for LPG cylinder refills under Aama Sahyog Yojana

To support the families of Sarathis, cheques under the Aama Sahyog Yojana for refilling LPG cylinders were distributed today at the District Party Office in Namchi. This welfare initiative, part of a visionary programme launched by Honourable Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), aims to ease the financial burden on the families of drivers and promote a people-centric governance approach.

The distribution ceremony was led by Shri Sonam Ongdup Bhutia, Chairman of the All Sikkim Sarathi Welfare Board. The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including Shri Tashi Dorjee Tamang, CLC President, Shri Prem Pradhan, President of the Main Line Taxi Drivers’ Association, and Shri Subash Tamang, President of the Local Taxi Drivers’ Association of Namchi. Their presence highlighted the collaborative effort of the government and community organizations in ensuring the welfare of working-class families.

Beneficiaries, mostly wives of Sarathis, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Minister, lauding the initiative as a reflection of the government’s ongoing commitment to uplift the working-class community. Many noted that the assistance would significantly help in managing household expenses, especially the cost of essential cooking fuel.

Officials said that the Aama Sahyog Yojana is more than a financial aid programme—it is a step towards strengthening social security for families dependent on small-scale earnings. By extending support to the families of Sarathis, the government continues to demonstrate its dedication to inclusive growth and the well-being of every community across Sikkim.