What do you get under Shishu Samriddhi?
108 saplings planted for every newborn child, with a Plantation Certificate for the parents, and a Sikkim Shishu Samriddhi Yojana savings passbook in the child’s name.
The deposit amount is only reported by news; the official pages describe the passbook and tree planting.
Shishu Samriddhi: latest updates
- Sikkim Shishu Samriddhi Yojana passbooks given to Mero Rukh Mero Santati families in Mangan. official source
- The state announced a deposit of ₹10,800 for each newborn, payable at 18 (reported). news report
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Who is eligible for Shishu Samriddhi?
- Parents of newly born children in Sikkim who register under Mero Rukh Mero Santati.
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- News reports (February 2024) say ₹10,800 is deposited for the child and can be withdrawn at age 18. This amount is not printed on the official pages; confirm it when you get the passbook.
- The trees can be planted on private land, community land or nearby forest land; on private land the owner keeps the trees.
Documents needed for Shishu Samriddhi
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How to apply for Shishu Samriddhi
- Send "Hi" on WhatsApp to +91 7431000333 (with the birth certificate if you have it) and fill the enrolment link you receive, or register online on the Mero Rukh Mero Santati page of the Forest Department.
- You can also register with help from your ASHA, Anganwadi worker, Gram Panchayat, urban local body or forest staff, or fill the paper form they keep.
- The Forest Department contacts you for planting, usually in the 7 to 14 July planting week. The Shishu Samriddhi passbook is handed over at programmes held by the department.
How to check Shishu Samriddhi status
- Check your details on the Mero Rukh Mero Santati page using your mobile number, or ask on the WhatsApp number.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Shishu Samriddhi?
Parents of newly born children in Sikkim who register under Mero Rukh Mero Santati.
How much do I get under Shishu Samriddhi?
108 saplings planted for every newborn child, with a Plantation Certificate for the parents, and a Sikkim Shishu Samriddhi Yojana savings passbook in the child’s name. The deposit amount is only reported by news; the official pages describe the passbook and tree planting.
What documents do I need for Shishu Samriddhi?
Birth certificate of the child; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Mobile number for OTP.
How do I apply for Shishu Samriddhi?
Send "Hi" on WhatsApp to +91 7431000333 (with the birth certificate if you have it) and fill the enrolment link you receive, or register online on the Mero Rukh Mero Santati page of the Forest Department. You can also register with help from your ASHA, Anganwadi worker, Gram Panchayat, urban local body or forest staff, or fill the paper form they keep. The Forest Department contacts you for planting, usually in the 7 to 14 July planting week. The Shishu Samriddhi passbook is handed over at programmes held by the department. Official site: https://forest.sikkim.gov.in/mrmshome/index
How do I check Shishu Samriddhi status?
Check your details on the Mero Rukh Mero Santati page using your mobile number, or ask on the WhatsApp number.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Shishu Samriddhi?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
What is Mero Rukh Mero Santati?
A Sikkim initiative that plants 108 saplings for every newborn child and gives the parents a Plantation Certificate.
How do I register my newborn?
Send "Hi" on WhatsApp to +91 7431000333, register online on the Forest Department page, or ask your ASHA or Anganwadi worker.
How much money is deposited under Shishu Samriddhi Yojana?
News reports say ₹10,800, payable when the child turns 18. The official pages do not print the amount, so confirm when you get the passbook.
Official sources
- Forest and Environment Department, Govt of Sikkim: Mero Rukh Mero Santati
- Forest and Environment Department: Mero Rukh Mero Santati FAQs
- IPR Sikkim, 13 August 2026: Sikkim Shishu Samriddhi Yojana passbooks distributed in Mangan
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.