Sikkim Motor Transport Workers Association Singtam announces major welfare schemes at annual assembly
11.08.26: In a major boost to the local transport community, the Sikkim Motor Transport Workers Association, Singtam, East Sikkim, successfully held its Annual General Assembly today at the Assembly Hall. Presided over by driver member Shri Bhuwan Subba Limbu alongside Association President Shri Upendra Sampang, the assembly unanimously passed 19 landmark resolutions aimed at driver welfare, strict discipline, and institutional growth. To safeguard drivers and their families against unexpected financial burdens, the Association has officially launched a comprehensive monetary relief scheme designed to provide a vital safety net during health crises, family losses, and major life milestones. The structured fund offers substantial medical support—including up to ₹1,00,000 for kidney transplants, ₹50,000 for out-of-state referrals, and ₹10,000 for non-major illnesses—alongside family welfare benefits such as ₹40,000 in bereavement relief for the family of a deceased active driver and ₹6,0...