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Sikkim Grant Of Award To Transgender

The 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.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Sikkim Grant Of Award To Transgender
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Sikkim
States and UTsSikkim
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsTransgender, Financial Assistance, Below Poverty Line, Direct Benefit Transfer, Free Education

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