Appendix ‘AG’ - Sikkim

Introduction SIKKIM Appendix ‘AG’

(Refers to Para 3)

1. The State of Sikkim has a total of 1,493 ESM/ war widows/ widows (as on Apr 2022) whose requirements/ grievances are address by the Deptt of Sainik Welfare (Rajya Sainik Board) and its underlined Zila Sainik Board (ZSB) in the State.

RSB Sikkim Office/ District Name, Designation & Address Telephone No. Rajya Sainik Board Vacant Secretary Rajya Sainik Board, Govt of Sikkim Paljor Stadium Road Gangtok - 737 101 03592-233564 (O) rsbgangtok@gmail.com

2. Zila Sainik Boards. There are 03 Zila Sainik Boards in the State of Sikkim.

3. Sainik Rest Houses. There are 06 Sainik Rest Houses in Sikkim to provide dormitory facilities to ESM at nominal charges.

State level Benefits

4. Cash Awards to Gallantry Award Winners.

PVC MVC VrC AC KC SC SYSM

(a) 1 Crore 50 Lac 20 Lac 50 Lac 15 Lac 10 Lac 2 Lac (b) - - - - - - (c) 1 Lac/yr 0.70 Lac /yr - 2 lac/yr - - -

(d) - - - - - - -

UYSM YSM Sena/ Nao Sena/ Vayu Sena Medal Mention in Despatches PVSM AVSM VSM

(a) 1.50 Lac 1 Lac (b) (c) (d)

5 Lac 1 Lac 3 Lac 2 Lac 1 Lac

LEGEND: (a) Cash grant; (b) Cash in lieu of land; (c) Annuity; (d) One time lump sum grant

5. Reservation. 3% Reservation in Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ posts vide Sikkim Govt Notification No: 87/Gen/DOP dated 23 Mar 1998.

6. Relaxation of age. Relaxation of age for re-employment of Ex-servicemen in Govt Services.

7. Stipend:

(a) Rs.1,500/- per annum to the students attending the school from home.

(b) Rs. 3,000/- per annum to the students who are staying in the hostel.

(c) Rs. 3,000/- per annum to the students staying as Paying Guest.

8. Old Age Pension: Rs. 600/- per month is being paid to those Ex-servicemen and Widows (non-pensioners) who are below the age of 70 years, and Rs. 1,000/- per month to those who are above 70 years.

9. Death Relief Grant. Rs. 2,000/- (One time grant) is being paid out of Corpus Fund by Rajya Sainik Board on the demise of Ex-servicemen/ widow. The grant is applicable to only those who are in possession of Ex-servicemen identity card.

10. Financial assistance. Financial assistance of Rs. 900/- p.a. to disabled Ex- servicemen for purchase/ repair of artificial limbs.

11. Referral Grant. Rs. 10,000/- is given to the Ex-servicemen when referred outside Sikkim for medical treatment.

12. Reimbursement. The medical reimbursement to the tune of Rs. 1,500/- is being made by Rajya Sainik Board on production of medical bills.

13. Spectacle allowance. Spectacle allowance of Rs. 1,500/- (once in two years) is paid

by Rajya Sainik Board to Ex-servicemen & widows (Non-pensioner) on production of bills.

14. Financial Assistance (FA). Rs. 2,000/- is paid to the Ex-servicemen/ widows/ dependents who are found to be in dire need of financial support on need basis after due verification.

15. Marriage Grant. Rs. 2,000/- for maximum two daughters has been made available by Rajya Sainik Board, Govt of Sikkim.

16. The Orphanage Grant. Rs. 500/- per month is paid by Rajya Sainik Board to an orphan child till she/he gets married. The grant is applicable to two children only.

17. Ex-gratia grants to WW-II Veterans and widows (non-pensioners): Rs. 10,000/- per month.

18. Ex-gratia Grant of Rs. 25 Lacs to all ranks who become Battle Casualty(Fatal) and Rs 5 Lacs to Battle Casualty(Non- Fatal). In addition, Rs 2 lacs is given to the widow (Veer Nari) / mother(Veer Mata) as immediate financial relief.

19. The Govt of Sikkim has provided Free SNT Bus Passes to Ex-servicemen & widows who have attended the age of 60 Yrs and above. This facility came into force with effect from 01 Jan 1999.

20. The Ex-servicemen & widows in Sikkim has been permitted to consume 100 Units of electricity free of cost for domestic purposes only.

21. Free education/free books/copies/uniform/school bags & Mid Day Meal issued to children upto Class V.

22. Exemption from payment of Income Tax to those who are in possession of Sikkim Subject/Certificate of Identification issued by District Collector, Govt of Sikkim.

23. Pay Scale and Status of Officials :-

Officials Director, RSB Placement officer other RSB and Zila Sainik Welfare Pay Scale 46,428/- per month (consolidated) Pay Band 5200-20000 Grade Pay 3400

24. Last RSB meeting was held on 04 May 2018 and SMC meeting on 05 May 2018.

25. Contact details of Zila Sainik Boards are as under :-

Ser Office/ District Name, Designation & Address

(a) Gangtok East/ North Sikkim

Zila Sainik Board, North/East Govt of Sikkim PS Road, Gangtok - 737 101 (b) South Sikkim Zila Sainik Board, (South) Govt of Sikkim, Namchi Pin-737126

(c) West Sikkim Zila Sainik Board, Gyalshing, Govt of Sikkim

26. Details of Sainik Rest Houses are as under :-

Telephone No.

03592-201062 (O) 8372834882(M)/Staff 8768946740(M)/Staff zsbgtk@gmail.com 03595-263003 (O) 7602081402(M)/Staff 7551846793(M)/Staff zsbnamchi12@gmail.co m 03595-263003 (O) 8759137591 (M)/Staff 7076719212 (M) zsbgyz@gmail.com

Ser Location & Address

(a) Sainik Rest House PS Road, Gangtok – 737 101 NRS - NJP Distance (Kms) -122 Nearest Airport - Bagdogra Distance (Kms) -125 (b) Sainik Rest House, Namchi, South Sikkim- 737126 NRS - NJP Distance (Kms) -115 Nearest Airport - Bagdogra Distance (Kms) -108 (c) Sainik Rest House , Jorethang South Sikkim – 737121 NRS - NJP Distance (Kms) -110 Nearest Airport - Bagdogra Distance (Kms) -101 (d) Sainik Rest House Gyalshing, West Sikkim NRS - NJP Distance (Kms) -140 Nearest Airport - Bagdogra Distance (Kms) -135

Accommodation Available (Rooms)

Offrs JCOs ORs Contact details

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(e) Sainik Rest House, Heegoan West Sikkim – 737113 NRS - NJP Distance (Kms) -134 Nearest Airport - Bagdogra Distance (Kms) -121 (f) Sainik Rest House Singtoam, East Sikkim – 737132 NRS - NJP Distance (Kms) -92 Nearest Airport - Bagdogra Distance (Kms) -98 2 2

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