Sikkim Krantikari Morcha Mero Rukh Mero Santati (MRMS)

Party Name : Sikkim Krantikari Morcha
Facility Name : Mero Rukh Mero Santati (MRMS)
Location : Sikkim
Website : https://www.sikkimkrantikarimorcha.org/initiatives/mero-rukh-mero-santati

What is Sikkim Mero Rukh Mero Santati?

Mero Rukh Mero Santati is a novel green initiative conceptualized and launched by Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim on 2nd of February 2023 to strengthen the connect between parents, children and nature by planting trees to commemorate child birth. It aims to plant 100 trees for every newborn child born in Sikkim. Watching the tree grow, as the baby grows, is a symbolic way of commemorating their arrival and is good for the planet as well.

Objectives of Sikkim Mero Rukh Mero Santati

** To generate a sense of affinity and reverence for nature and compassion for flora and fauna in the state.
** To leave a better environmental legacy for future generations.
** To embrace plants as one’s own child or friend.
** To improve the tree cover in the state.
** A step towards making Sikkim climate change resilient.

Salient Features of Sikkim Mero Rukh Mero Santati

** Convergence and coordination between various departments.
** Linking of Birth Registration with the MRMS platform.
** 108 saplings will be provided by the Forest and Environment Department and other Departments where applicable.
** Hassle free registration with Google form or forms available at the nearest GVK/BAC/Forest Range Office etc.
** A dedicated WhatsApp Chatbot Number (+91 7431000333) for registration and any query/assistance.
** Incentives for maintenance and survival of the planted sapling.
** Avail advance increment (for State Government Employees). » See Office Memorandum dated 15.05.2023
** Avail other scheme benefits. » See Office Order dated 29.05.2023
** Avail benefits under Sikkim Shishu Samridhi Yojana wherein on completion of 108 tree plantation, the State Government will open a Fixed Deposit (FD) account of Rs 10,800/- in State Bank of Sikkim in the name of the child to reap financial dividends after the child attains 18 years of age.

How To Register For Sikkim Mero Rukh Mero Santati?

Registrations and all online facilitation has now moved to forest.sikkim.gov.in. Parents of newborn child born in Sikkim can enroll to be a part of this novel initiative. Enroll Now !! and Plant during favourable season with the support of Forest and Environment Department.

Register Here : http://sikkimforest.gov.in/mrms/registration.html

FAQ On Sikkim Mero Rukh Mero Santati

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) On Sikkim Mero Rukh Mero Santati

1. What is the objective of the Mero Rukh Mero Santati initiative?
This is a novel green initiative of the Government of Sikkim to strengthen the connect between parents, children and nature by planting trees to commemorate child birth.

2. Is it a mandatory for all new parents to participate in this initiative?
This is a voluntary initiative, but all parents are urged to join hands and contribute to this noble cause.

3. Who are eligible for this initiative?
Parents of newly born children are eligible for this initiative.

4. How will parents come to know about this initiative?
** ASHA, Anganwadi workers, gram panchayats, urban local bodies and forest staff need to make the parents aware about this initiative even before the child is born.
** For this, all the ASHAs and Anganwadi workers will be made aware about this initiative by organizing sensitization workshops at the Block level.
** Forest department will also proactively nudge new parents who have not registered for this initiative in coordination with the Health Department by comparing with the Birth Registration Data.

5. How can parents register for this initiative?
** Multiple options have been provided to ensure that no parent gets left out.
** A ‘Hi’ or ‘Hello’ message can be sent on WhatsApp No. +91 7431000333. Then follow the instructions of the WhatApp chatbot. Following this, a link to the parent enrollment form will be shared which needs to be filled up online.
** Once successfully registered, parents will receive an enrollment certificate/ acknowledgement slip.
** Upon successful plantation of 108 saplings, parents will receive plantation completion certificate/ congratulatory message from the Hon’ble Chief Minister on the mobile/ email.
** Parents can also directly register online by accessing the website www.sikkimforest.gov.in/mrms
** Parents may also register online taking the support of the concerned ASHA, Anganwadi workers, gram panchayats, urban local bodies, forest staff.
** Registration can also be done using the hardcopy enrollment forms made available with the concerned ASHA, Anganwadi workers, gram panchayats, urban local bodies and forest staff.

6. What are the tangible benefits for the parents?
The forest department will coordinate the planting of 108 saplings in the land identified by the parents. Post plantation, the parents will receive a Plantation Certificate which can be used to avail several benefits from the State Government such as enrollement of Sikim Shishu Samridhi Yojana wherein the State Government will open a Fixed Deposit (FD) account of Rs 10,800/- in State Bank of Sikkim in the name of the child to reap financial dividends after the child attains 18 years of age. Other benefits include advance increment of State Government Employee, benefits for common public in other schemes of the Forest and Environment Department.

7. How do I get the saplings for planting?
During enrollement, information pertaining to the choice of species, number of plants, location etc. needs to be indicated. Based on this, the forest department will contact the parents during favourable plantation season or Santati Saptah during the month of July .