Guwahati, Aug. 10 -- Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Sunday distributed cheques of Rs 20,000 each to 32,000 non-working mothers under the Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana, a state initiative aimed at empowering women.

During a public function held in Rangpo, the Chief Minister handed over the first installment of the scheme, which promises Rs 40,000 annually to unemployed women who are mothers. The government has launched this effort to offer financial support and recognition to homemakers across the state.

The event also marked the celebration of "Aama Samman Diwas", observed alongside the 8th anniversary of Tamang's release from jail, which he referred to as "8th Jan UnMukti Diwas".

Tamang described the day as deeply emotional, e...