Will complete 11,000 SGAY houses by 2027: Golay

ISABELLA GURUNG

GANGTOK, : With the vision of making Sikkim a ‘kuccha house-free State’ by 2027, Chief Minister PS Golay has announced that the 11,000 houses currently under construction through the Sikkim Garib Awas Yojana (SGAY) will be completed by 2027.

“According to the demands and estimates conducted prior to the elections, 11,000 allotments were issued under the SGAY, the first fully state-sponsored urban housing scheme designed by the Government of Sikkim to make homeownership accessible to thousands of homeless families who do not have a home of their own in the State. As promised, these 11,000 houses will be completed and handed over to the beneficiaries by 2027,” said the Chief Minister at an event held at Samman Bhawan today.

He added that after 2027, as families grow, the demand for housing under SGAY will increase, and the State government will continue working to address those needs.

During the event, the Chief Minister also distributed cheques and sanction letters to around 150 beneficiaries under the Chief Minister’s Discretionary Grant (CMDG) and the Chief Minister’s Education Assistance Scheme (CMEAS).

The beneficiaries included representatives from religious institutions (temples, monasteries, and churches), educational institutions, NGOs, clubs, and medical patients, among others.

“Our government remains firmly committed to supporting underprivileged students, individuals, and organizations through the CMDG and CMEAS. In line with this commitment, I had the privilege of distributing financial assistance to around 150 beneficiaries today. Through these and other state-led initiatives, we reaffirm our dedication to uplifting those in need, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of people across our communities,” expressed CM Golay.

Other schemes highlighted at the event included the Chief Minister’s Medical Assistance Scheme, the Chief Minister’s Self Employment Scheme, and the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.

“The State government has been providing funds to verified beneficiaries in a transparent manner. These funds are disbursed as cheques, not in cash, to ensure accountability. The purpose is to support individuals who are capable and motivated but financially underprivileged. We urge beneficiaries to utilize these funds to improve their quality of life,” he said.

Golay also announced that GI roofing sheets will be distributed to the remaining beneficiaries on July 19 at every Block Administrative Centre (BAC) across Sikkim, in the presence of respective MLAs and officials.

The Chief Minister also mourned the passing of Late Sanu Lama, expressing his condolences to the bereaved family. He informed that the funeral will be held on July 18 with full State honours.