Sikkim Social Justice, Empowerment & Welfare Dept. / State Social Security Pension Division
Benefit
Monthly pension support for vulnerable Sikkim Subject holders across three categories — Old Age Pension: ₹1,500/month for beneficiaries aged 60–79; ₹2,000/month for those aged 80 and above; Widow/Destitute Women Pension: ₹1,500/month for widows and abandoned women above 18 years with no independent income; Disability Pension: ₹1,500–₹2,000/month for persons with 40%+ disability (higher rate for severe/multiple disabilities); pension is directly credited to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts on the 1st of each month; integrates with Indira Gandhi National Old Age, Widow, and Disability pensions (IGNOAP/IGNWP/IGNDP) for topping up to state rate; no income ceiling for old age and widow categories for Sikkim Subject holders; recipients also receive priority allotment under state food security scheme and free health card under Arogya Sikkim