Sikkim Grant Of Award To Transgender
✓ Information verified — June 2026The scheme “Sikkim Grant of Award To Transgender (SGATT)” was launched in 2013 by the Department of Women & Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, the state government provides financial assistance to transgender belonging to a household of the Below Poverty Line category.
What You Get
- Financial assistance to eligible transgender individuals
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to bank accounts
- Support for Below Poverty Line transgender families
- Educational support opportunities
Who Can Apply
- Age: 0–100 years
- Residence: Sikkim residents only
- Must be transgender (as per legal recognition)
- Household must be Below Poverty Line (BPL)
- Must be a resident of Sikkim
- Must have valid identification documents
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. BPL Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Residence Proof
- 6. Gender Recognition Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Sikkim
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 0–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/sgattRelated Schemes
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