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Jan 13, 2019

[CA] Sikkim - UBI


On January 11, 2019, Sikkim, though being a smallest state have set a initiative to introduce UBI (Universal Basic Income) in the entire nation. Sikkim’s long lasting Chief Minister and head of Sikkim’s ruling party (Sikkim democratic front) Mr. Pawan Kumar Chamling, quoted that if everything goes right then Sikkim would be the first state to implement Universal Basic Income system and execute it by 2022.This scheme is also regarded as an alternative to social welfare programmes with benefits towards reducing poverty.

·       The UBI basically is an income given to families irrespective what do they do. It means everyone and every household will get an income irrespective of their profession.
·       In other words, it is a step taken by the government to alleviate poverty by providing a basic income to all citizens
·       This same scheme has been tested even in India. The UBI has been tried in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and the results are not turned to be positive.

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