CM distributes CMO benefits

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 11:15 [IST]

Last Update: Monday, May 18, 2026 18:04 [IST]

CM distributes CMO benefits

GANGTOK, : Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang today distributed benefits under various schemes of Chief Minister’s Office to beneficiaries from across the State, including Nar Bahadur Bhandari Fellowship, laptop distribution, Sikkim Garib Aawas Yojana (SGAY), Chief Minister’s Self Employment Assistance Scheme (CMSEAS), Chief Minister’s Education Assistance Scheme (CMEAS), and financial assistance through the Chief Minister’s Discretionary Grant (CMDG).

“These schemes continue to support and empower the people through assistance for entrepreneurial ventures, higher education, book publications, farming activities, repair and renovation works, housing support under SGAY, digital access for students, and the strengthening of infrastructure including religious establishments and several other public welfare initiatives,” the Chief Minister wrote on Facebook.

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi