Samajik Sewa Bhatta Scheme

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.

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.

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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.

Certificate from Gram Panchayat/Ward Councillor (for rural applicants)

Police Verification Report (for urban applicants)

Attested Copy of Sikkim Subject Certificate or Certificate of Identification, Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card

Two Passport Size Photographs

Attested Copy of Bank Passbook Showing Account Details

Full Attire Photograph in Traditional Healer Dress

Income Certificate from Block Development Officer/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/District Collector

Life Certificate Every Six Months from Block Development Officer/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/District Collector