HERAL Vol. 65 No. 36 visit us at www.ipr.sikkim.gov.in (Tuesday) August 17, 2021 D sworn-in as 75th Independence Day celebrated Governor of Manipur Gangtok, August 15: The State opportunity to highlight the state turn Sikkim into the ‘Education level 75th Independence Day government’s various works on Hub of the Country’, the Chief celebration was held at Manan providing basic needs to the Minister said that the Kendra in Gangtok. society with the main focus being establishment of Universities and Mr. Prem the sectors of health and Colleges will further accelerate and Singh Tamang graced the occasion education. He highlighted the strengthen human resource as the chief guest. The Chief State Government’s commitment development in the State. The Minister unfurled the National towards ensuring the safety of its Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Flag, amidst the National Anthem citizens by providing the best of University of Excellence being tune by the Sikkim Police Band. easily accessible healthcare established at Chakhung in West Thereafter, the Chief Minister facilities right at the doorsteps of Sikkim will be a par excellence received the National salute both the rural and urban residents. institution of higher learning with presented by the Sikkim Police Regarding the health care local ethos, national goals and contingent. sector, the Chief Minister laid out global orientation, he added. The event had the presence various initiatives of the State He also informed that the of Cabinet Ministers, Members of Government that has brought extension of the campus of Sikkim the Legislative Assembly, major changes in the health sector- University for Master Degree Advisors, Chairpersons, Chief from facilitating cashless treatment Courses in different colleges of Secretary, DGP, Heads of initiated from the Chief Minister’s Sikkim has been initiated. The Departments and officials from the Rural Health Insurance Scheme to budget has already been allocated Army along with health, police and providing cash aid to patients from for the construction of Sikkim State Imphal, August 12: Governor Mr. officers of Government of Manipur. GMC frontline workers who were the Chief Minister’s Discretionary University at Temi Tarku in South Ganga Prasad was administered The Governor was also special invitees on the occasion. Grant and initiation of health Sikkim. The State government has oath of office s Governor of accorded with guard of honor. The programme also had the insurance to the government also acquired 100 acres of land for Maniipur at Darbar Hall, Raj Governor Mr. Ganga Prasad presence of the Secretary, Ministry employees under Su-Swastha the National Institute of Bhavan,Imphal.The oath was in his address said that he of DoNER, Government of , Yojana. Technology (NIT) at Khamdong, administered by the Chief Justice, considers himself fortunate to have Dr Inder Jit Singh, who along with Listing out the health he stated. Manipur High Court, Justice P.V. the opportunity to serve the his spouse, were special guests on infrastructure development in the Speaking on the Sanjay Kumar. people of Manipur. He also the occasion. State including the setting up of scholarships and financial aid for The function was also expressed his congratulations to Chief Minister Mr. Prem Dialysis centres at district students, the Chief Minister said attended by Chief Minister of Saikhom Mirabai Chanu of Singh Tamang, in his address hospitals, establishing oxygen that the State government has Manipur Mr. N. Biren Singh, Manipur for winning silver medal expressing great honour and plants to ensure adequate supply extended Chief Minister’s Merit Council of Ministers, Chief in Olympics and making India reverence, paid tribute to the in the State and also the proposal Scholarship to 55 seats (5 seats for Secretary, DGP and other senior proud. freedom fighters who fought of upscaling of Namchi Hospital the students from Dzongu) which valiantly for the war of to 300-bedded hospital amongst can be availed in schools and Chief Minister calls on independence thereby freeing others, the Chief Minister said that colleges within and outside India from the colonial British rule there has been a remarkable Sikkim. while giving special mention to improvement in the health facilities Additionally, under its e- Prime Minister of India Sikkimese freedom fighter, late in the State. Vidya scheme, the State Helen Lepcha. Reiterating the state The Chief Minister took the government’s strong resolve to Contd. on page 5 State Election Commission announces Nomination for Arithang-II Municipal Ward Gangtok, August 16: State electing a candidate to fill up the conducting the By- election to the Election Commissioner Mrs. Nima vacant seat for 10/Arithang-II following Ward as provided under L. Yethenpa in the presence of Municipal Ward in the Rule 119 of the Sikkim Secretary, State Election Commission Office, today. Municipalities (Code of Conduct) Commission, Mr. N.T. Bhutia held The State Election Rules, 2007 which are as follows; a press conference with regard to Commissioner, Sikkim announced the upcoming By-Elections for the election scheduled for District Reservation Name of Municipality Name of ward Reservation New Delhi, August 12: Chief He briefed the Prime East Gangtok Municipal Corporation 10/Arithang-II Unreserved (UR) Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang Minister about the historical called on the Prime Minister of significance of these demands Time Schedule for Elections India Mr. Narendra Modi at his and requested his intervention. 16.08.2021 (Monday) - lssue of Notification and enforcement of Model Code of Conduct official residence in New Delhi, Chief Minister stated that health 23.08.2021 (Monday) - As the last date for filing nomination and education are the priority today. 24.08.2021 (Tuesday) -As the last date for scrutiny of nomination Thanking Prime Minister sector of the state government. 26.08.2021 (Thursday) - As the last date for withdrawal of Candidature for his valuable time Chief He also informed to the Prime 17.09.2021 (Friday) -As the date on which the poll shall, if necessary be taken Minister placed the demand of Minister about several projects 19.09.2021 (Sunday) - Counting the tribal status for 12 left out which are in the pipeline 22.09.2021 (Wednesday) - As the date before which the election shall be completed communities, Limboo-Tamang including, 300 bedded hospitals (Fixes the hours from 8:00 be taken up by the Municipal maximum participation in the seat reservation in the Sikkim at Namchi and the Netaji Subash AM to 4:00 PM as the hours during Election Returning Officer (MERO) election to elect the new member Legislative Assembly and the Chandra Bose University of which the poll shall, if necessary, of the East District. of the aforementioned ward. As per visit of His Holiness the 17th Excellence. be taken on the date specified The State Election the press release received from Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorji to above for the election) Commissioner, Sikkim further State Election Commissioner, Sikkim. Contd. on page 6 The filing of nomination shall appeals all concerned voters for Sikkim. SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) August 17, 2021 2 District Diary Awareness-cum-Token Distribution Programme UDID Outdoor Publicity and Enrolment Drive Gyalshing, August 13: Minister under Directorate of Fisheries. allied sectors to generate Gyalshing, August 16: The along with the type and for Agriculture, Horticulture The Minister Mr. L.N. sustainable source of income. department of Social Justice and percentage of disability issued by Department, Mr. L.N. Sharma Sharma, in his address, urged the Secretary Agriculture Mr. Welfare in coordination with the the Medical Board, certified by attended an Awareness-cum- beneficiaries to value the Rinzing C. Bhutia briefed on Department of Health and Family the Doctor. Token Distribution Programme, received agricultural tools/ PMKISAN Yojana. Further, he Welfare (Soreng) conducted an 2. Address and ID proof today. machines and every token and to encouraged farmers to get awareness and enrolment such as Aadhar or Voter Card, Over 80 farming families utilise adequately for necessary registered under PMKISAN seminar on Unique Disability ID Bank account passbook (having received various tokens purpose and provide Yojana to be benefited with the (UDID) at the Community Hall, address details). including Power Tiller, HDPE Coil maintenance/servicing on time. financial incentives of ` 6000/- on today. 3. One recent coloured pipe, Spice Grinder, Power Spray, Mr. Sharma also annual basis. The team led by the Joint passport size photograph. Chaff Cutter, Brush Cutter, announced Chakung Chumbong Similarly, Secretary AH&VS Secretary, Social Justice and If a person does not Garden Tools, Knapsack sprayer, and Malbasey Budang as Cluster Dr. Sangey D. Bhutia highlighted Welfare Department, Mr. Abinash possess a disability certificate, Vegetable Collection Centre, under Pradhan Mantri Krishi departmental schemes and Rai briefed the participants about then he/she may obtain one from Turmeric Grinder, Green House, Sinchayeen Yojana (PMKSY). He programmes and mainly focused the nationwide project being their respective district hospitals Seedlings for Strawberry directed the officials and field on Mukhya Mantri Pashupalan implemented with a view to create along with the certification done Cultivation, Cymbidium Orchid, functionaries for the proper Atmanirbhar Yojana wherein a National Database for Person by the Doctor. Tissue Culture for Banana/ maintenance of existing farmers get benefits of financial with Disabilities (PwDs) and to Mr. Abinash Rai said that grafted Avacado, Sheep, departmental infrastructures. incentives of `15000/- for rearing issue a Unique Disability Identity the main objective of the Goattery farming and Chaff MLA Mr. Aditya Golay, in three pigs of 50 kgs each. Card to each person with campaign was to enable the Cutter, under Agriculture, his address, acknowledged the Earlier, the Director disabilities. The issued card will enrolment of PwDs in order for Horticulture and Animal field visit of entire departmental Horticulture Mr. S.K. Tamang not only bring transparency, them to avail schemes & benefits Husbandry and Veterinary machineries to deliver benefits at highlighted various beneficial efficiency and ease of delivering laid by the Government. He Services Departments. Besides, the doorsteps of farming schemes for the welfare of the the Government benefits to the informed that as of today Five the ten families also received community in various farmers under the Horticulture PwDs but also ensures Thousand Seven Hundred and token of Intensive Fish Culture constituencies. He advised department. uniformity, he added. Sixty-Seven (5767) disability for Carp farming and Trout educated youths to adopt It may be informed that the certificates have been issued Culture in Raceway tank schemes entrepreneurship in farming and online enrolment will be done by which roughly covers around the officials of SJ&WD after the 32% of the disabled population Co-ordination meeting on implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission held submission and verification of the in the State. “Our aim is to reach Gyalshing, August 12: A in coordination with NIC and District and directed the Forest mandatory documents out to 100% of the disabled mentioned below: coordination meeting pertaining stated that Block Level Plans Department to look into the Contd. on page 4 to the implementation of Jal should be reflected. Further, he matter. He also asked to identify 1. Disability certificate Jeevan Mission under West asked to geotag all the data and the lakes which need to be District was held at the to submit it to the concerned recharged and asked to do the DTF(South) reviews COVID-19 preparedness Conference Hall of District departments. He stressed on rain needful at the earliest. He further Namchi, August 11: A meeting During the meeting it was Administrative Centre, water harvesting and asked to directed the Forest Department of District Task Force was held informed that out of three COVID Rabdentse today. identify the development of that aforestation activities be at DAC (South), today. The Care Centers, two centers will The meeting was chaired infrastructure of rain water added in the Water Conservation meeting reviewed COVID-19 continue to function namely, by the District Collector West, harvesting especially in dry areas Plan and directed to ensure vaccination status, COVID-19 CCCT, Chisopani and Girls Hostel Mr. Karma R. Bonpo and was and assured to provide involvement of panchayats and positive status, preparedness Namchi, under South District. attended by ADCs necessary assistance for the public for source development and other issues. DSO (South) Dr. Urgen (Development), Gyalshing & projects. He suggested rain water and water recharge. The meeting was chaired Sherpa briefed the members on Soreng, Mr. Surat Kumar Gurung harvesting especially in schools During the course of the by DC (South) Mr. M. Bharani the prevailing COVID situation & Mr. Gayas Pega, Block and institutions. He further meeting, the DC also highlighted Kumar. along with details of COVID data. Development Officers and other informed that the artificial pond the Bamboo Mission and asked DRCHO (South) Dr. Junita Further, he informed about Departmental Officials. is also admissible under Jal to utilize it by identifying sliding Yonzon summarized the status of various directions received from At the outset, the District Jeevan Mission where it can use prone areas. Later, the District COVID 19 vaccination in detail Government of India regarding Collector informed about the Jal waste land for infrastructure. He Collector conducted a brief under south district. Till date the focus on rural areas, Genome Jeevan Mission portal which is directed all BDOs to start making discussion with BDOs regarding coverage of first dose is 94% in sequencing and activities to be being maintained by National block-level plans and asked for the present scenario of COVID- the age group of 18-44 years undertaken if mutations are Informatics Centre and urged all the execution as well. 19 and its related issues wherein category and second dose is 80% detected. He highlighted gradual BDOs to start uploading Furthermore, he touched Block wise details were presented in the age group of 45 years and reduction in positivity and campaigns of Jal Jeevan Mission upon water recharge under West by the BDOs. above. Special session for people suggested testing of drivers to without valid ID is going on assess the level of infection in Minister L. N. Sharma visits and Seed Testing and across south district and till date community since they ferry Processing Units 3445 beneficiaries have been people from different areas. vaccinated. A Covid Vaccination Additionally, National Gyalshing, August 12: The Trout) under the Directorate of historic and truly encouraging Center for the disabled, Deworming Day (NDD) was also constituency-wise field visit of Fisheries. initiatives to transform the mobilization of all unvaccinated discussed where children aged 1- Agriculture, Horticulture In his address the Minister farming society towards self- beneficiaries to be done at all 19 years are given albendazole Department led by Minister Mr. elaborated on the tremendous reliance. levels by the end of August 2021. tablets. L. N. Sharma, commenced from farming potential of Daramdin Further, he urged people to Daramdin Constituency, West area and declared Rumbuk, Nasa- take optimum benefit of the Projects of REC Foundation and NITI Ayog Sikkim, today. Tareybhir, and Lower Okhrey financial incentives and increase The visit began with under Daramdin Constituency as production and productivity of reviewed Awareness cum Token Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai the state. Gyalshing, August 10: A meeting construction of laboratories. Distribution Programme Yojana (PMKSY) Cluster. While highlighting the to review projects of REC The DC focused on organised at Agriculture Farm Highlighting on the provision of marketing provision of the Foundation and NITI Aayog basketball courts and informed Daramdin where the farmers of high priority to water scheme, he informed that the under Aspirational District was that a total of sixteen courts are the locality received tokens conservation and its farmers can easily avail the held at the Conference Hall of there under West District including Seventeen Power Tiller, management, he stressed that the incentives by marketing the District Administrative Centre, including two private schools. He HDPE Coil pipe, Spice Grinder, farmers need to adhere to the identified crops produced by Rabdentse, today. suggested promoting sports Power Spray, Chaff Cutter, Brush objectives and vision of them through Cooperatives, The meeting chaired by the activities based on availability of Cutter, Garden Tools under extending coverage of irrigation including SIMFED, DACS, FPOs. District Collector (West), Mr. playground and asked to submit Agriculture Department. with improving water use The Self-Help Groups have also Karma R. Bonpo. list of schools having auditorium Mr. L.N Sharma also efficiency ‘More crop per drop’ been enlisted as certifying The District Collector and stating that such schools handed over tokens of Collection in a focused manner. agencies to verify and highlighted the projects under will be provided indoor sports Centre, Turmeric Grinder, Green Mr. Sharma, while authenticate the land where the REC Foundation and NITI kits. He further suggested House, Seedlings for Rose addressing the farming farming has been done and to Aayog, and enquired about the conducting virtual classes and Cultivation, Tissue Culture for community, outlined the benefit the identified projects which are completed and monthly meetings through video Banana/ grafted Avacado under objectives of newly implemented beneficiaries. those under completion. Further, conferencing to make use of Horticulture Department. farmers friendly policy of Touching upon the he discussed projects which deal digital systems. He further asked The farmers were Mukhya Mantri Krishi importance of the International with strengthening schools for proactive roles from the libraries, laboratories, renovation school heads. presented with Sheep, Goat Atmanirbhar Yojana. Youth Day the Minister appealed of hostels and provision of Later, the DC asked the farming and Chaff Cutter under He marked the provision of to the youths to adopt lucrative furniture. He enquired about the representatives to submit the Animal Husbandry and financial incentives in notified profession of farming with number of book shelves and utilization report at the earliest Veterinary Services. Besides, ten crops, vegetables and fruits, advanced technology. books received till date. and said that first phase of the families received a token of envisioned by Chief Minister Mr. Contd. on page 4 Additionally, he suggested projects should be completed Intensive Fish Culture (Carp and Prem Singh Tamang, as one of the expediting the process of within August. SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) August 17, 2021 3

Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. Government of Sikkim (A Government of Sikkim Under taking) Public Health Engineering Department 1st Floor , Near Passport Seva Kendra, Manan Bhawan Gangtok Gangtok-737101, Sikkim ESTD-1998 APPEAL Ref No: 195/STDC/2021 Date: 12/08/2021 This is to bring to the kind notice of the residents of Syari that the Auction Notice Commissioning of Sewage Treatment Plant at Lower Syari is being done. The household of the residents are informed that they avail the Seal Tender are invited from the interested firms/individuals for the Auction of Sikkim Tourism services by connecting their household sewage. The connections Development Corporation vehicles bearing the following description/particulars:- 1. Make/Model-Mahindra Scorpio VLX / August 2014 formalities can be obtained from the office of Divisional Engineer · Engine No-MWE4F19849 (Sewerage), PHED, Indira Bye pass Road, Gangtok. All are requested · Chassis No-MAITH2MWNE2F47830 to avail the facilities at the earliest and make contribution towards · Life of Vehicle - 7 Years clean and green Sikkim · Vehicle No-SK-01-G-2949 2. Make/Model-Bolero SLX /March 2008 Sd/- · Engine No- 72610 Superintending Engineer (Sewerage) · Chassis No-MA1PSGAK72L56210 PHED,Gangtok · Life of Vehicle - 13 years R.O. NO.123/IPR/PUB/Classi/21-22(A), Dt:30/07/21 · Vehicle No-SK-01-0P-3504 On “as in where is basis”. The valuation of the Vehicle has been evaluated by Transport Department at `3, 63,701/-(Rupees Three lakhs sixty three thousand seven hundred and one) only for MAHINDRA Government of Sikkim SCROPIO VLX and `73,541/- (Rupees seventy three thousand five hundred and forty one) only for MAHINDRA Public Health Engineering Department BOLERO. Gangtok Seal tender should reach to the office of Chief Executive Officer, Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation Limited, 1 st Floor Manan Kendra, Gangtok, duly accompanied by earnest money in the form of TDR of APPEAL `10,000/-(Rupees Ten Thousand) only, drawn in favour of Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation The residents of Rangpo Bazar are hereby informed that the before 14th September, 2021 and the cost of tender form is `1,000/ -(Rupees one thousand) only non construction of Sewerage System and Sewage Treatment Plant of refundable. Rangpo Bazaar has been completed. The Sewage Treatment Plant The tender will be open on the same day between 14:00 - 15:00 hours in the presence of interested is being commissioned through connection of the household sewage. parties present. The households of Chanatar, upper & lower Rangpo, Mandi Bazaar, The vehicle can be inspected with the permission of Asst. Manager (Mkt) at STDC Head Office, 1st Goliground, Lall Bazaar & Goshkhan line can avail the services. The Floor, Manan Kendra, Gangtok during working hours between 10 AM to 3 PM. connection formalities can be obtained from of the office of Divisional Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation reserves the right to reject any or all tender without any Engineer (East), PHED, Indira Bye Pass Road, Gangtok. For the ‘reasons thereof. convenience of the public, temporary services for connection Chief Executive Officer st Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation formalities will be facilitated from Tourism Guest House till 31 August 1 st Floor, Manan Kendra, Gangtok 2021. All are requested to avail the facilities at the earliest and make R.O.NO.145/IPR/Pub/Classi/21-22, Dt:13/08/21 contribution towards clean and green Sikkim.

Government of Sikkim Sd/- Health and Family Welfare Department Superintending Engineer ( N/E) Gangtok PHED,Gangtok R.O. NO.123/IPR/PUB/Classi/21-22(B), Dt:30/07/21 Memo No: 48/MECH/H&FW/21-22 dated: 02/08/2021 TENDER NOTICE Government of Sikkim The Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim invites Online e- Tender (Technical Public Health Engineering Department and Financial bids) from registered firm (Manufacturers/authorized dealers/Indian subsidiaries/direct Gangtok importers) for the “SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF EQUIPMENTS & INSTRUMENTS FOR DEDICATED COVID HOSPITAL AT SICB KARFECTAR” APPEAL The tender details can be viewed and downloaded from the website https://www.sikkimtender.gov- This is to inform the residents of Melli Bazar, South Sikkim that the in for which, the bidders should have the necessary portal enrolment with his/her own Digital Signature construction of Sewerage System and Sewage Treatment Plant of Certificate (DSC). Melli Bazar has been completed. Addl. Chief Engineer (Mech.) The system is being commissioned through household sewage H & FW Deptt. connection of Melli Bazaar. The household residents of Melli Bazaar, Govt. of Sikkim South Sikkim are requested to avail the services. R.O. NO.133/IPR/PUB/Classi/21-22(i), Dt:03/08/21 The connection formalities can be obtained from the office of Divisional Engineer (South), Namchi. For the convenience of the Sikkim Public Service Commission public, temporary arrangement for connection formalities will be made Old Tourism Complex, MG Marg, Gangtok -737101 available in Melli Bazaar itself. The residents are requested to contact Junior Engineer (Melli). Fax: 03592-207572, Email: [email protected] This temporary connection formalities service is available in Melli till Website: W\Vw.spscskm.gov.in 31st August, 2021. All are requested to avail the facilities at the earliest No:29/SPSC/EXAM/21 Dated: 16/08/2021 and make contribution towards clean and green Sikkim. NOTICE The Scrutiny of Documents of eligible candidates for filling up of 20 (twenty) posts of General Duty Sd/- Medical Officer (Junior Grade), advertised vide Advertisement No. 08/SPSC/ EXAM/2021 dated 22.07.2021, Divisional Engineer (South) th th is hereby scheduled from 25 August, 2021 to 27 August, 2021 at the Office of the Sikkim Public PHED Service Commissi.on, Old Tourism Complex, M. G. Marg, Gangtok from 10.30 AM onwards. R.O. NO.123/IPR/PUB/Classi/21-22(C), Dt:30/07/21 As such, all candidates / applicants to the above posts are requested to be present for the scrutiny along with the original as well as attested copies of all their relevant documents as specified in the respective advertisements. Candidates should bring along FORM-A filled in all respects. FORM-A can be Government of Sikkim downloaded from the link given below http://spscskm.gov.in/Notices/FORM%20A_General.pdf Social Justice & Welfare Department Further, the VIVA-VOCE / INTERVIEW for the said posts shall be held from 31st August 2021 to 03rd 5th Mile Lumsey, Tadong, East Sikkim September, 2021. The day-wise schedule for the viva-voce / interview shall be published at a later No.: 71/SJ&WD/ ADM/2021 Dated:02/08/2021 date. NOTICE (Gilbert Lepcha), SCS Shri Pempa Lepcha, s/o Shri Jhungtuk Lepcha, r/o Bermoik Joint Controller of Examination Thangsing, Tokal Bermoik, South Sikkim, working as Junior Driver, R.O.NO.149/IPR/Pub/Classi/21-22 (ii), Dt:17/08/21 Sikkim Public Service Commission Social Justice and Welfare Department, under probation period has been absenting from his official duty since 05/03/2019 and his NOTICE whereabouts are not known thereof. Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, will commence a research, chronicling and compilation work on He has failed to report to the Notice No. 379/SJ&WD/ADM/19-20 Biographies of Eminent Personalities of Sikkim who travelled to Tibet for study prior to year 1959. dated 20/6/2019 published in Sikkim Herald, Show Cause Notice The compilation of the biography is meant to document and chronicle the activities and accomplishments No. 741/SJ&WD/ ADM/2019-20 dated 17/12/2021 and Notice of of the old generation of the people of Sikkim in contemporary and historical times. They are at risk of Termination No. 568/SJ&WD/ADM/2021 dated 09/04/2021. waning from our collective memory altogether. All his family members, relatives and well wishers are requested The research and compilation work will be published in both Tibetan and English versions along with to convey the contents of this notice to him. the photographs wherever possible. He is directed to report to the office of the undersigned within 15 The objective of the research is to create awareness to the young generation of Sikkim and to keep alive the memories of the toils and hardships undertaken by our older generation for the religion, tradition days of publication of this notice as the final opportunity of being and culture of Sikkim. heard, failing. which his service will be terminated accordance with In this effort, we are trying to reach every nook and corner of Sikkim to get in touch with such personalities. the provisions laid down in Rule 24 of the Sikkim Government Servants Please contact and help us in undertaking this research work even with an iota of information or hint. Service Rules, 1974. Kindly contact Researcher: Khenpo Karma Bhutia,NIT,Deorali. Joint Secretary (Administration) Contact No: +91-8967587363,+91-7908989434 Social Justice & Welfare Department E-mail : [email protected] R.O. NO.131/IPR/PUB/Classi/21-22(i), Dated:03/08/21 IKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) August 17, 2021 4

Contd. from page 2 plantation will be conducted Social Justice and Welfare Department within 10 hectares of land in Child Protection Scheme Minister L. N... Daramdin constituency in near Government of Sikkim future. No. 215/SJ&WD/CPS/2021 Dated: 30/07/2021 Minister Mr. M.N. Sherpa The team also inspected Walk-In-Interview. articulated the vision of the state the Agriculture Farm Daramdin. NOTICE FOR FILLING UP VACANT POSITION(S) OF CHAIRPERSON/MEMBER(S) OF CHILD WELFARE government to develop the Thereafter, Mr. L.N. Sharma COMMITTEE (CWC) AND JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD (JJB). Daramdin Agriculture Farm as a stopped at Angden Farm and Applications are invited from eligible local candidates for filling up the following posts for a period of Model farm in the state. He urged interacted with the staff. three years under Child Protection Scheme in the Social Justice & Welfare Department, sponsored by the people to explore the area with Later, a token distribution Ministry of Women & Child Development. The details of posts and eligibility criteria are as under: the concept of agro-tourism and programme was also held at advised unemployed youths to Sherpa Bhawan/ Okhrey Sl. Name of the No. of post(s) Educational Qualifications Sitting conduct farming exercises in an Daramdin. While addressing the No post District-wise Allowance organized way by forming a farming community, Mr. Sharma dedicated team of local informed that the state 1 Chairperson, North - 01 Should have a minimum of 07 (seven) `1500/- per manpower through digital government has fulfilled its Child Welfare years of experience of working with sitting networks. commitment by establishing Committee children in the field of education, health, Secretary, Agriculture Mr. border fencing at the length of 8 (01 post) or welfare activities. Rinzing C. Bhutia, also briefed on km in the peripheries, as an effort OR Mukhya Mantri Krishi to mitigate the wildlife Should be a practicing professional with Atmanirbhar Yojana. Speaking on interference. He urged farmers to a degree in Child psychology or psychiatry Pradhan Mantri Krishi Samman acquire insurance under Pradhan or Social Work or Sociology or Human Nidhi Yojana (PMKISAN), he Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana Development or in the field of Law urged left out farmers to get (PMFBY), implemented by the OR registered with requisite A retired judicial officer. government to compensate for documents to be entitled with the loss of crops/ vegetables due to financial incentives of 6000/- in 2. Member, Child East-02 Should have a minimum of 07 (seven) `1500/- per ` wildlife interference or any other Welfare West-03 years of experience of working with sitting. three instalments on an annual natural calamities. He also Committee North-04 children in the field of education, health, basis. A total of 10,007 farmers informed various schemes of (11 posts) South-02 or welfare activities. have received a total amount of financial incentives and other OR around Rs 9 crore, till date, under benefits initiated by the state Should be a practicing professional with this scheme. government for the welfare of the a degree in Child psychology or psychiatry Secretary Animal farming community. or Social Work or Sociology or Human Husbandry and Veterinary In Hilley Horticulture Farm Development or in the field of Law Services Dr. Sangey D. Bhutia the team discussed various OR spoke on the departmental aspects to revive the area in terms A retired judicial officer. schemes and also informed that of productivity. the farmers have received `13 Similarly, Minister Agriculture 3 Member, East-02 Should have atleast 07 (seven) years of `1500/- per crore as Dairy financial incentive and Horticulture Mr. L. N. Sharma Juvenile West-02 experience of working with children in sitting in the last financial year and in and Chairperson SIMFED, Mrs. Justice Board North-02 the field of education, health, or welfare view of impressive growth in Sunita Gazmer jointly visited the (07 posts) South-01 activities. Dairy Sector, the state Seed Testing Unit and Seed OR government has allocated `16 Processing Units at Jorethang on Should be a practicing professional with crore to provide financial August 12. a degree in Child psychology or Psychiatry incentives to the farmers in the The Minister visited the or Sociology or in the field of Law. current financial year. He also existing infrastructure and mentioned that 1996 piggery directed the concerned officials TERMS AND CONDITIONS: farmers will be benefited with the 1. These posts does not carry any pay scale or salary. to functionalize Seed Processing financial incentives of `15,000/- 2. The tenure of the posts is for a period of 03 years. Unit. He also added that 3. The appointment shall not confer any right for regularization in future each in the first phase under renovation needs to be done at 4. The Members shall be selected through walk·in-interview of the eligible applicants. Mukhya Mantri Pashupalan the earliest and infrastructure 5. Only candidates fulfilling the above eligibility criteria as prescribed against each post Shall apply. Atmanirbhar Yojana. should be fitted with essential 6. Candidates must be in good health and physically fit to discharge his/her duties Director Horticulture Mr. working equipment. 7. Applicants for the post of Chairperson and Member of CWC should be above the age of 27 (twenty S.K. Tamang spoke on the During the course of his seven) years at the time of submission of application or on the last date of submission of departmental schemes and visit it was decided that the Unit application. programmes and highlighted will be jointly operated by 8. Applicants for the post of member of JJB should not be less than 27 (twenty seven) years of age Horticulture Mission for North Agriculture and SIMFED. at the time of submission of application or on the last date of submission of application. East and Himalayan State Moreover, Minister Mr. Sharma 9. Preference will be given to retired Government Officers having the required qualification(s). (HMNES), National Bamboo also directed SIMFED 10. Selected candidates are liable to be posted in any district. Mission, Protected Cultivation, to establish a Central Warehouse 11. As prescribed by the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 20151 Rules, The CWC/ Horticulture Mechanization, for South and West District JJB Members are required to sit on all working days unless the case pendency is less. Furthermore, Integrated Post Harvest considering Jorethang a major CWC Members are required to hold atleast 20 sittings in a month. Management (IPHM). He also trading hub. 12. No member shall be selected if he/she; informed that the Bamboo (i) Is associated with any Child Care Institution, directly or indirectly, during his tenure as a member of the Board or Committee or have any other conflict of interest. Contd. from page 2 the enrolled individual can avail (ii) Has been involved in any immoral act or in an act of child abuse. NOC from concerned thana the paper copy of UDID card required. UDID Outdoor... which will contain the unique population in our State; General eighteen-digit number through Application along with resume addressed to the Special Secretary-cum-Director, CPS, SJ&WD, with awareness through various media UDID portal website and the PVC the following valid documents, em ail id and contact numbers must be submitted to the office of the Deputy platforms have already been card will be available at the Secretary, CPS, Social Justice & Welfare Department, Lumsey East Sikkim on or before 25/08/2021 latest done but on-field enrolment is respective Social Welfare Offices. by 4 p.m. Only those applications with prescribed and properly attested documents received within the necessary”, he added. The next awareness stipulated date and time shall be entertained. UDID Co-ordinator, Mr. campaign will be conducted on Sameer Pradhan informed that the August 18 in Gyalshing. DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITIED: 1. Attested copy of requisite qualification from a recognized Board/University. 2. Attested copy of Sikkim Subject Certificate/Certificate of Identification from the Concerned Authority. 3. Attested copy of valid Local Employment Card. 4. No Objection Certificate from the Secretary, Head of Department In case of employees serving in Government Departments. .. 5. Experience Certificate duly certified by the relevant Issuing Authority.

Social Justice & Welfare Department reserves the right to reject any application not found fulfilling the above terms and conditions. No T A/DA shall be admissible for attending the interview. Date of interview will be intimated later on. This notice is also availableble in the departmental website www.sikkimsocialwelfare.gov.in and Sikkim Government website www.sikkim.gov.in

Sd/- Tshewang Gyachho, SCS Secretary Social Justice & Welfare Department R.O. NO.127/IPR/PUB/Classi/21-22(i), Dt:02/08/21 IKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) August 17, 2021 5

Contd. from front page selected by the Education Department, Medicine, STNM the male and female dormitory with Flag on the occasion, which was Department every year from 2022 Hospital, for his dedicated and a total capacity for 40 inmates, followed by the Guard of Honour th 75 Independence... onwards. Such students will be selfless service and continuous kitchen, dining, office and a and rendition of the National attached to any Government or management of the COVID caretaker’s quarters will also be Anthem by Officers and Staff of Government has provided corporate sector of their choice dedicated Hospital since 2020. constructed and integrated into the Sikkim SLSA. students from class VIII to XI with and trained for one year. The Chief As per communication the social house complex at The Sikkim SLSA has smart Android TVs along with dish Minister directed the Education received from the Ministry of Gangtok. This will provide uploaded the programme on and set up boxes to facilitate online Department to work out the Home Affairs, Government of India, dignified shelter to the destitute. YouTube and Facebook to enable education. modalities. Additional DGP, Sikkim Police, Mr. The total cost of the project is members of the Bar, Officers and With regards to the 2. A cash award of `5 lakhs N. Sridhar Rao has been awarded `15686.93 lakhs. Staff and interested members of agriculture, horticulture and allied to Arjuna Awardee and the President’s Police Medal for The Chief Minister handed the public to watch the program. A sectors, the Chief Minister Padmashree Tarundeep Rai from Distinguished Service, on the over the proposed orders for page has been created on elaborated on the State the Chief Minister’s Fund for his occasion of Independence Day, Individual House Construction to Facebook under the name “Sikkim government’s commitment participation and performance in 2021. three beneficiaries namely Pema State Legal Services Authority”. towards making Sikkim self- the recently concluded Tokyo Likewise, Deputy Chief Fire Eden Bhutia (Arithang), Pushpa The 75th Independence Day sustainable and self-reliant Olympics. The award will be Officer, Sikkim, Mr. Zamyang Tashi Tamang (Jorethang), Binita Chettri was also celebrated at Rongli Sub- thereby achieving the dream of presented to Ace Archer Mr. Bhutia, has been conferred with and Chandra Bdr. Chettri (Tadong). Division on August 15. Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Tarundeep Rai on the occasion of the Fire Service Medal for The programme also The programme was graced He said that under the PM National Sports Day which falls on Meritorious Service, on the featured patriotic songs presented by MLA and Advisor, Roads and Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, August 29. occasion of Independence Day, by artists of the Culture Bridges Department, Mr. G.T. 10,007 farmers have benefitted as 3. A cash award of `3 lakhs 2021. Department. Dhungel as the chief guest. a measure to encourage more to Ms Sandhya Gurung, personal The Chief Minister also Similarly, on the occasion The programme started with participation in farming and that a coach/trainer of Indian Boxer Ms. presented the Certificate of 75th Independence Day, the the unfurling of the National Flag Price Support Scheme has also Lovlina Borgohain from Assam Participation to Home Stay Owners Governor, Mr. Ganga Prasad by the chief guest followed by the been extended for various crops, who won the bronze medal in the in the State who participated in the unfurled the National flag and National Anthem and receiving of vegetables and fruits. In addition Tokyo Olympics. four-day Home Stay Congress saluted the National Flag, while Guard of Honour from the Rongli to these, the government has 4. From 2022 onwards, on the (Seminar) organized in Okharey, ITBP personnel attached to Raj Police contingent. initiated the “Highest Milk occasion of Independence Day West Sikkim from April 4th to 8th, Bhavan presented the Guard of On the occasion, SDM Producer Award” for individual every year, the Government will 2021. The workshop was the first Honor to the flag at a brief Rongli Mr. Samdup Bhutia read out farmers with a cash prize of `2.00 present an award called ‘Sikkim of its kind organized in Sikkim for ceremony held at New Raj Bhavan the Independence Day message of lakh on the occasion of ‘Gwala Rajya Khel Purashkar’ to the three upcoming and existing homestay premises. Governor while the message of Diwas on July 01, every year. best sportspersons from Sikkim in owners and had the participation The Governor greeted the Chief Minister was read out by He apprised the gathering any sporting field. The first award of over 150 homestay owners from assembled officers, staff of the Raj BDO Regu BAC Mr. Bhim about the ‘Piggery Incentive will be a cash award of `5 lakhs, all the four districts. In view of the Bhavan and the security personnel Pradhan. Scheme’ being introduced from the the second prize will be a cash COVID-19 protocol, only 16 of ITBP. The winners of the virtual current financial year 2021-2022 award of `3 lakhs and the third representatives/participants were The Governor said, “India patriotic songs and poetry covering small and marginal pig prize would be a cash award of ` 2 present to receive the Certificates attained its Independence through competitions organised by the farmers. An incentive of `5,000/- lakhs. The entire education on behalf of all the participants. the united effort of its people and Youth Development Society of will be given per pig of a maximum expenditure of these During the programme, the the sacrifices they made for the Sikkim (YODESS) in collaboration three (3) numbers of breeding sportspersons after their selection digital launching ceremony of sake of our motherland. Our nation with other local NGOs under ‘Azadi stock having a minimum weight of would be borne by the State Sikkim Urban Garib Awas was able to shed the yoke of Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ were handed 50 kgs preferably with a ratio of 2 Government. The Sports Yojana(SUGAY), the first fully colonial rule and a New India was over certificates and prizes by the females and one (1) male or three Department was directed to State-sponsored urban housing born believing in the principle of chief guest. (3) females. prepare a detailed plan, including scheme was also held. liberty, equality, justice and Similarly in Namchi, the 75th The Chief Minister further the selection procedures. It was informed that the fraternity”. He conveyed Independence Day was celebrated said that the government 5. Before the Dusshera SUGAY scheme will be aligned with appreciation to the armed forces at the premises of District acknowledges the importance of (Dasain) festival in October, the the Sustainable Development and the people for contributing Administrative Office, Namchi, the Tourism Sector in the State and pending 11% Dearness Allowance Goals set forth by the United towards ensuring the safety of today. The chief guest for the to propel the sector, the State (DA) will be released to the State Nations namely Goal 11: individuals and the security, unity occasion was Minister for Government aims to build 1000 Government employees. Sustainable Cities and and integrity of the nation. Information and Public Relations Mega Homestays in three ethnic On the occasion, the Chief Communities by providing Later in the evening, cultural Department Mr. L.N. Sharma. designs of Bhutia, Lepcha and Minister handed over awards and affordable and safe housing to the programme was held at Ashirvad At the onset of the Nepali architecture which will be Certificate of Appreciation to urban poor, Goal 5: Gender Hall of Old Raj Bhavan. During the programme, chief guest was equipped with furniture etc. These individuals for making a distinct Equality by allotment of housing function Ace Archer, Arjuna accorded the Guard of Honour shall be run by the locals mark in their respective fields. flats in the name of the female head Awardee and Padma Shri, followed by unfurling of the themselves who will be trained on The list of the recipients are of the household and Goal 3: Good Tarundeep Rai and tricolour. Thereafter, the the nitty-gritty of home stay as follows; Health and Well Being by Paratrooper, . SonamMr T. Tamang Independence Day message of the promotion and management, he 1. State Meritorious Service providing well designed individual who was awarded with Shourya Governor and Chief Minister was added. Award: houses and group housing. Chakra were felicitated by the read out by DC (South) Mr. M. The Chief Minister further Mr. Bhim Thatal, Special The Individual House Governor. Bharani Kumar and SDM (HQ) Mr. informed that during his recent Secretary, Education Department; Construction (IHC) is one of the Likewise, the High Court of Chiran Rizal, respectively. official tour to New Delhi, he called Mrs. Normit Lepcha, Additional verticals of the Sikkim Urban Garib Sikkim celebrated the 75th Addressing the gathering on the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Director, Social Justice and Awas Yojana whereby a house Independence Day in its premises Minister Mr. L. N. Sharma extended Modi and Union Ministers and Welfare Department;Mr. Robin measuring 678.50 sqft for `19.37 at Gangtok on August 15. his warm wishes on the 75th placed the long pending demands Sewa, Sub Divisional Magistrate, lakhs per unit will be constructed The National Flag at the Independence Day. He highlighted including Limboo-Tamang seat Gangtok, Land Revenue and in the land of the selected High Court of Sikkim was unfurled the importance of Independence reservation in SLA, tribal status for Disaster Management beneficiary. A total of 502 by Chief Justice, High Court of Day and spoke in-depth about its the 12 left out communities and the Department; Dr. Indra Bir Singh individual houses will be Sikkim, Mr. Justice Jitendra Kumar historical background. visit of H.H the 17th Karmapa Yadav, Deputy Director, Skill constructed in the 7 municipal Maheshwari, which was followed He also added that the State Ogyen Trinley Dorji to Sikkim. Development Department; Mrs. areas of the State during the first by rendition of the National Government has in a short span of The Chief Minister extended Ongmu Bhutia, Office phase of the scheme from 2021- Anthem. Chief Justice also time transformed Sikkim into one gratitude to the people of Sikkim Superintendent, Law Department; 2025. received Guard of Honour from of the model states in various for extending support during these Mr. Chandra Bahadur Gurung, It was also informed that the Sikkim Armed Police. sectors ranging from Education, inevitable hours of crisis and Sub-Inspector, Sikkim Police; Mr. Social Housing Flats (SHF) is On the occasion, the Judges Health, Agriculture, Horticulture applauded the dedicated services Mani Kumar Sunar, Assistant Sub- another vertical of the Sikkim of the High Court of Sikkim, Mrs. and many more. The State provided by frontline warriors in Inspector, Sikkim Police; Mr. Jahar Urban Garib Awas Yojana whereby Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai and Government is committed in all sectors for their patience, Singh Chettri, Assistant Sub a flat measuring 688 sqft for `22 Mr. Justice Bhaskar Raj Pradhan making Sikkim self-sustainable and forbearance, cooperation and Inspector, Excise Department; Mr. lakhs per unit will be allotted to the were present. self-reliant especially in support during both waves of the Ratan Chettri, Driver, Commerce selected beneficiary on a long term The Sikkim State Legal Agriculture and Horticulture, he pandemic. and Industries Department; lease. The flat will be contained in Services Authority also celebrated also informed that the State He also reiterated the 2. Fire Service Medals for a five-storied building having a the 75th Independence Day on Government has facilitated various commitment of the State Meritorious Service awarded by total of 10 flats in each building August 15 in its Office premises at pro-people schemes aimed for the Government on ‘Nasha Mukt MHA: which will be part of several other Development Area, Gangtok, betterment of the farmers and the Bharat’ while stressing on Mr. Karma Tenzing Bhutia, buildings in the housing complex strictly complying with the social people of the state. identifying all means towards Assistant Sub Fire Officer- with allied physical and social distancing norms in view of the To commend the hard work making Sikkim a drug free State. awarded on the occasion of infrastructure. A total of 260 flats COVID-19 pandemic, and, as per put in by the frontline warriors The Chief Minister made the Republic Day, 2018; Mr. Deo will be constructed in the municipal the Guidelines issued by the during this ongoing time of following announcements during Kumar Sadhu, Assistant Sub Fire areas of Gangtok (150 units), Ministry of Home Affairs, pandemic the South District his address on the occasion: Officer - awarded on the occasion Nayabazaar-Jorethang (40 units) Government of India. Independence Day organizing 1. The Government will start of Independence Day, 2018. and Gyalshing (70 units). Judge, High Court of Sikkim committee felicitated various Chief Minister’s Fellowship Certificate of Appreciation A three-storeyed building and Executive Chairperson, Sikkim teams and individuals. They also Programme, in the form of was presented to Dr. B.N. Sharma, under the Shelter for Houseless SLSA, Mrs. Justice Meenakshi scholarship, to 100 best students Medical Specialist and Head of Households (SHH) comprising of Madan Rai, hoisted the National Contd. on page 6 IKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) August 17, 2021 6 Contd. from page 5 Capacity Building, Karfectar; Bhim read out by ADM (North). Students Speaking on the occasion, Senior Secondary School, Soreng. Bahadur Chettri, Chokidar, from Mangan Senior Secondary Minister Mr. M.N. Sherpa paid The chief guest for the 75th Independence... Chisopani Godwon, Food and Civil School performed patriotic songs, heartfelt tribute to the freedom occasion was the Minister of Supplies Department; Raj Kumar including a Lepcha traditional fighters and acknowledged the Public Health Engineering and extended the token of appreciation Pradhan, Leading Fire Man, song. DC (North) also bravery and sacrifices of the Water Resources Department, Mr. for excellence in service to Turuk Namchi Police Station; Abidra Rai, administered the pledge of Nasha Indian warriors. Bhim Hang Limboo. Health and Wellness Centre for SIRD; Dipen Chettri, SIRD; Mukt Bharat that has successfully He said that the state On his arrival, the chief guest commendable work with respect to Tenzing Bhutia, Warder, Police completed a one-year campaign. government is fully committed to was accorded the Guard of Honour COVID-19 vaccination by Department, District Prison SP (North) Mrs. Ongmu ensure independence in the at the premises of the Government achieving 98% coverage. Namchi and Volunteers of Nehru Bhutia was presented with the economic, social, political and Senior Secondary School where Similarly, Phongla Health Yuva Kendra. President’s Medal and Certificate cultural spheres. Acknowledging he hoisted the National Flag and Wellness Centre as well as Similarly, Nehru Yuva for her Outstanding Service. For the incredible contribution of the attuning to the National Anthem. Kitam Health and Wellness Centre Kendra Sangathan Namchi in their selfless service even during COVID-19 frontline warriors, he The Independence Day also received the honour for collaboration with District the pandemic, the staffs of Mangan expressed his heartfelt gratitude message of the Governor and Chief achieving COVID-19 vaccination Administrative Centre organised a Nagar Panchayat who were for their remarkable services. Minister was read by ADC (Dev) coverage of 99.3% and 99.8%. The runathon under the Fit India felicitated in the programme were SDM (HQ) Mr. Anant Jain Mr. Gayas Pega and SDM district administration also Freedom Run 2.0 as part of “Azadi Shyam Babu- Safaikarmachari; presented a power point (Soreng), Mr. Ranjan Rai, awarded District Hospital Namchi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” to mark the Rajesh Singha- Safai Karmachari; presentation in detail on the respectively. under Aatmanirbhar Bharat. 75th Independence Day Celebration Suresh Darjee- Safaikarmachari; infrastructural upgradation done Mr. Bhim Hang Limboo in In additional COVID-19 on August 15. Naresh Ram- Safaikarmachari; by the District Administration in his address spoke about the Service Award was also handed The runathon was jointly Khaydup Bhutia- Supervisor; various field under the leadership contributions and sacrifices made over to employees from various flagged off by DC (South) Mr. M. Dhan Bahadur Chettri- Garbage DC (West).The video campaign of by the freedom fighters for which departments and they are Titus Rai, Bharani Kumar and Sr. SP(South) Truck Driver. Nasha Mukt Bharat was also the fellow countrymen are L.D.C, Election Department; Dr. Mr. Thakur Thapa from Likewise, for their frontline telecast. indebted forever. He thanked the Deep Prakash Chettri, Dental Assangthang Helipad which was duty and service, the members of On the occasion, DC (West) Prime Minister for his vision of Surgeon, Health Department; Pema culminated at District the police force who were was honoured with the letter of Atma-Nirbhar Bharat, and said that Choden Sherpa, Nursing, Health Administrative Centre, Namchi. felicitated were Jigdal Tenzing appreciation by Darap Senior Sikkim has taken a huge leap in that Department; Dil Bahadur Gurung, The participants were also Bhutia- ASI; Loday Tshering Secondary School for his selfless direction under the inspiring Driver, Health Department; administered a fitness pledge. Lepcha- ASI; Palden Bhutia- HC; support in enhancing the leadership of the Chief Minister Mr. Ramesh Rajak, Dhobi, Health Throughout the rally, the Chewang Dorjee Bhutia- NK; Bhim education system in West District. Prem Singh Tamang. He stated that Department; Prakash Rai, Head participants marched by singing Man Limboo- L/NK; Karma The certificate of Meritorious despite the pandemic, the State has Constable, Namchi Police Station; patriotic songs, slogans and Chophel Bhutia- L/NK; Sundar Service was conferred to Police continued to flourish because of Lhamu Sherpa, Home Guard, waving the tricolour flag. Das Rai- L/NK; Pempa Bhutia- personnel of West District namely, the constant and never dying Ravangla Police Station; Pawan It may be mentioned here WPC; Buddha Maya Chettri- PI, Tara Sharma (SHO/Nayabazar); spirit of each individual. Kumar Chettri, Village Guard, Temi that the walkathon had the WPC; Som Bahadur Limboo- VPG; ASI, Devendra Khatiwada (I/C, The Administration had Police Station; Dhan Kumar participation of 73 youths from Dawa Tshering Bhutia- VPG and Darap, OP) and Constable, Amit organized competitions for school Tamang, Safaikarmachari, Namchi South Sikkim. Similar event was Kepa Lachenpa- HG. Dahal. students under various themes. Municipal Council; Padam also conducted in Melli Bazaar. Footballer, Phurba Tempa The felicitation and Following are the list of awardees Bahadur Chettri, Safaikarmachari, In Mangan, the 75th Lachenpa who plays for Mumbai appreciation letter were also from the competitions: Namchi Municipal Council; Independence Day celebrations City FC (ISL) was also felicitated. presented to the following officers 1. Senior Secondary Essay Passang Tamang, Safaikarmachari, took place in the District Similarly, the 75th and employees of West District to Competition. Namchi Municipal Council; Administrative Complex, Mangan Independence Day was also honour and motivate them for Topic: “Our Soreng as a Kharka Bahadur Tamang, on August 15. The theme for celebrated at Kabi BAC. The chief rendering their sincere service District- My vision” Safaikarmachari, Namchi Independence Day 2021 was guest for the event was the towards the welfare of the Winner: Teegan Subba, Municipal Council; Bijay Rai, ‘Nation First, Always First.’ The Minister for Forest and department. Government Senior Secondary Safaikarmachari, Namchi chief guest for the event was the Environment Mr. Karma Loday 1. Mr. Rukma Lall Sharma, School, Soreng Municipal Council; Rishi Kumar Minister for Roads and Bridges Bhutia. LR&DMD (Certificate of 2. Secondary Essay Tamang, Safaikarmachari, Namchi Department Mr. Samdup Lepcha. The Minister presented Meritorious service) Competition. Municipal Council; Binod Koirala, The event began with the citation and cash rewards to school 2. Mr. Gopal Prasad Sharma, Topic: “Impact of Online Safaikarmachari, Namchi hoisting of the National flag toppers from KGSSS. The toppers Education Department (Letter of Classes- Present and Future Municipal Council; Gangan followed by the National Anthem were Tseten Tashi Bhutia- Class X felicitation) prospects” Mangar, Safaikarmachari, Namchi and Guard of Honour. Then the and Sonam Lepcha- Class XII. 3. Dr. Rebecca Lama, Health Winner: Amitya Chettri, Municipal Council; Lt. Dal offering of prayers and rituals At Passingdong, the 75th Department (Letter of Felicitation) Government Senior Secondary Bahadur Manger, Safaikarmachari, (Rumfaat) were performed by Independence Day was celebrated 4. Mr. B. B Basnett, Health School, Kamling Namchi Municipal Council; Boongthing. at the BAC. Frontline workers from Department (Letter of Felicitation) 3. Junior level Nepali Poem Shaymel Tamang, Sanitation Mr. Samdup Lepcha health were felicitated as well as 5. Ms. Ahangma Limboo, Writing Competition Inspector, Namchi Municipal welcomed the gathering and spoke PHD scholars and entrepreneurs. Power Department (Letter of Topic: Novel Covid-19 Council; Kamal Chettri, Assistant on the historical significance of The chief guest for the day was Appreciation) Winner: Resmika Chettri, Sanitation Inspector, Namchi Independence Day. Area MLA Mr. Pintso Namgyal 6. Mr. Rabzang Chaktha, Government Senior Secondary Municipal Council; Dhan Bhir He spoke about the many Lepcha. Power Department (Letter of School, Buriakhop Mangar, Supervisor, Namchi developments that have taken The 75th Independence Day Appreciation) 4. Primary level Painting Municipal Council; Bijay Rai, place in the North District in every was also celebrated at 7. Mr. Sabin Tewari, Power Competition Safaikarmachari, Namchi sector. He also stated that like the Chungthang Sub-Division.The Department (Letter of Topic: “Independence Day” Municipal Council; Kalpana road connectivity from Rangrang chief guest for the programme was Appreciation) Winner: Palsang Dolma Chettri, Supervisor, Urban to Mangan was developed for the Minister for Transport Department 8. Mr. Kinzang Bhutia, Power Tamang, Government Primary Develpment Department (Melli); convenience of the people, Mr. Sanjit Kharel. Frontline Department (Letter of School, Tambudara. Ranjit Rawat, Supervisor, Urban similarly, alternate routes will be workers and COVID warriors were Appreciation) The programme also saw Development Department created to lessen traffic and avoid felicitated with certificates and 9. Mr. Khushang Subba, the felicitation of the Head of (Ravangla) and Dambar Kumar landslide prone areas. He also cash awards for their service by Power Department (Letter of Office of the COVID-19 frontline Pradhan, Safaikarmachari, Naya- urged the people to avail the the chief guest. Appreciation) workers from all the concerned Bazar Jorethang Nagar Panchayat. schemes of the government to In Gyalshing, the 75th 10. Mr. Bal Krishna Dhakal, departments by presenting them Moreover, meritorious obtain maximum benefits, Independence Day celebration Power Department (Letter of the ceremonial khadas and service awards were also given to particularly the Sikkim Garib Awas organized by the District Appreciation) mementoes as a token of promising employees from various Yojana. He also announced that the Administrative centre (DAC), 11. Ms. Premika Chettri, appreciation. departments, namely, Shanker state government would expand Rabdentse. Minister for Energy Power Department (Letter of Contd. from front page Chettri, Office Attendent, Land sectors like education, health and and Power and Labour Appreciation) Revenue and Disaster tourism in order to create job Department, Mr. M.N Sherpa was 12. Mr. Deepak Gurung, Chief Minister... Management Department; Daniel opportunities for the youth. He the chief guest. Power Department (Letter of Rai, Stenographer, Land Revenue said that areas have been identified The programme commenced Appreciation) Highlighting about the and Disaster Management to build a proper playground/ with the chief guest unfurling the 13. Mr. Arjun Rai, Power road network in the state Mr. Department; Sukra Hang Subba, stadium to encourage people to national flag amidst the tune of Department (Letter of Prem Singh Tamang said that Office Attendent, Land Revenue take up sports and related activities National Anthem played by Nehru Appreciation) Sikkim being a mountainous and Disaster Management with seriousness. He congratulated Yuwa Kendra, Gyalshing. The 14. Mr. Rupen Sharma, region requires good road Department; Man Bahadur SP (North) and all the awardees and guard of honour was exhibited by Power Department (Letter of connectivity to develop the far- Tamang, GD Constable, Police asked everyone to follow their the Police department of West Appreciation) and flung areas, which will also Department; Urmila Gurung, Office footsteps and perform their duties District. 15. Ms. Indisha Bhattarai, benefit the National security. He Attendent, Urban Develpment diligently. He also expressed his Thereafter, the message of Power Department (Letter of also briefed about the damages Department; Anmol Rai, UDC, gratitude to the army for their Governor was read out by the Appreciation). caused due to monsoon and Social Justice and Welfare service and lauded their efforts. District Collector (West), Mr. Likewise, in Soreng, the 75th requested for his assistance Develpment Department; Prakash Earlier, the Independence Karma R. Bonpo and the message Independence Day was celebrated while presenting a detailed Chettri, LDC, Education Day message of the Governor was of the Chief Minister was read out with zeal and fondness at the memorandum regardingthe Department; Prithi Mothey, Office read out by DC (North) and the by Mr. Anant Jain, SDM (HQ) Swarna Jayanti Ranga Manch state’s overall development to Attendent, State Institute of message of the Chief Minister was West. Auditorium Hall of Government the Prime Minister. IKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) August 17, 2021 7 CM attends Silver Jubilee Anniversary of 1st Indian Reserve Webinar on Domestic Violence Battalion organized New Delhi, August 12:Chief Allowance (DA) before Dussehra officers and jawans during his visit. Gangtok, August 13: One day Archana Chettri. The participants Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang (Dasain) 2021. On August 13, Chief webinar on “Domestic Violence- were students from Government. attended a function Chief Minister also visited Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang violence against women with Degree Law College, employees of commemorating the Silver Jubilee the site designated for met the patients from Sikkim who special reference to Counselling” all four One Stop Centres and NGO Anniversary of the 1st Indian constructing a guesthouse and are undergoing medical treatment was organized by the Sikkim State representatives. Reserve Battalion, Sikkim Police at other facilities measuring 40,500 in New Delhi. Commission for Women funded by Various provisions on Wazirabad, New Delhi, today. sqft, allocated by the Government He interacted with them and the National Commission for Domestic Violence Act and intimate In his brief address, CM of India. An additional land addressed their individual Women, today. partner violence were also announced the increase of House measuring 18,000 sqft is also on grievances and provided funds Chairperson of Sikkim State highlighted. Important factors like rent from the existing 16% to 24%, the pipeline for the approval of the from the Chief Minister’s Commission for Women, Mrs. mental health issues and their Chungkipu Lepcha emphasised impact on the family lives resulting an increase of ration allowance Government of India. Discretionary Grant (CMDG) in upon the importance of conducting in domestic violence were also from `2000 to ` 3000 per month, He urged the Jawans to addition to the advance given by such webinar on issues about highlighted. Various relief enhancement of children dispense their duty with utmost the Health Department depending domestic violence as there has measures under the Domestic education fee from 2500 to 3000 dedication and urged them to on the case. He also provided ` ` been a surge in the number of Violence Act were also shared to be applicable with immediate contact the Chief Minister’s Office some financial assistance on his cases of domestic violence being including the support system put effect. He also announced the in case of any issue. He also personal behalf and assured reported in the state. in place by the police and also release of increased Dearness addressed the grievances of the further assistance if required. The Resource Persons for other delivery structures. the said programme were Dean of The importance of proper Film fraternity meets to discuss on Yangang Flim City Sikkim Government Law College, psychosocial intervention in Project Dr. Dilip Pandey; Additional support of the survivors is also Superintendent of Police, Mrs. emphasised. The webinar ended Gangtok, August 11: A meeting Co-operative Society, Sikkim friendly environment. Cocola Pradhan, Centre with a question and answer was held in the office of the Producers Association, Sikkim The Chairperson thanked Administrator, One Stop Centre, session. Chairperson, Sikkim Film Artists Association, OMAS, them for their valuable inputs and East Sikkim, Ms. Chimi Bhutia, Member Secretary, Mrs. Promotion Board Ms. Pooja Sikkim Fashion Fraternity and stated that the State Government Advocate High Court of Sikkim, Yousa Lachenpa moderated the Sharma with the five empanelled officers of the IPR Department. under the leadership of Chief Ms. Navtara Sharda and Clinical programme. Associations of the Board, today The Associations put Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang Psychologist, STNM Hospital, Dr. to discuss ideas about the forward their valuable inputs and is ready to render every possible upcoming Film City at Yangang, also discussed at length various support to emerging entrepreneurs Online meditation training programme South Sikkim. measures to promote local artists, of the state. The meeting was attended employment opportunities, host conducted by representatives of Sikkim Film local events and create an artist- Gangtok, August 07: A One Day Aspect to guide the parties; training programme on “How to encouragement of dialogue with Online Municipal Services for public launched conduct Mediations through the parties; summarize; reflect; Online/Virtual Mode” for the reframe; paraphrase; Gangtok, August 11: An online with the NIC team has taken up people. He apprised that the Advocate Mediators of Sikkim was acknowledge; full transmission; Municipal Services for the services like grievances online services also respond conducted through virtual mode impartiality; building rapport/trust; public was launched by Mayor, Redressal; issuance of faster to address the public by the Sikkim State Legal Services physical appearance; proper Gangtok Municipal Corporation, permission for banners services. Authority under the direction of visibility of cameras and audibility Mr. Nell Bahadur Chettri at the placement; issuance of A demonstration of the Judge, High Court of Sikkim and of microphones; working and Conference Hall of Gangtok permission for mega events; online services was presented Executive Chairperson, Sikkim requirements of online Mediation Municipal Corporation, today. issuance of permission for MG by the NIC representative, Mr. SLSA, Mrs. Justice Meenakshi such as technical devices and It may be mentioned that Marg - Profitable Events and Prateek Sasanker. Madan Rai who is also the Judge- proper internet and benefits of the Online Municipal Services issuance of permission for MG Appreciation Certificate in-Charge of the Mediation online mediation such as time under the direction of the Marg - Non-Profitable Events in was also presented to Senior Monitoring Committee and in saver, economical, safety of parties Ministry of Housing and Urban the Gangtok area under the Technical Director, NIC, Mr. T.G. coordination with Mediation and etc. Affairs, New Delhi has engaged jurisdiction of GMC: Namgyal, Mr. Prateek Sasankar Conciliation Project Committee, The welcome address was National Information Centre The Mayor expressed his and Mr. Punstok Gyatso Supreme Court of India. delivered by Member Secretary, (NIC) for the implementation of gratitude for launching an easy Topgyal of NIC on behalf of the The purpose of the training Sikkim SLSA, Mr. Sonam Palden online services. and accessible service and said GMC in preparing the software was to ensure that Mediation Bhutia, while the Vote of Thanks Following the guidelines that he will work in coordination for the online service system. continued during the Pandemic were proposed by Under Secretary, of the Ministry, the Urban with the departments in duly complying with COVID-19 Sikkim State Legal Services Development Department along providing the services for the protocols. Authority and In-charge/Secretary Trainer, Mediation and of Mediation Monitoring Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav-India to promote fitness culture Conciliation Project Committee, Committee, Mr. Praveen Pradhan. Supreme Court of India, New Member Secretary, in Sikkim Delhi, Ms. Pushpa Gupta was the Mediation and Conciliation Project Gangtok, August 13: Nehru under the Ministry of Youth participation in the event. Resource Person for the training Committee, Mrs. Mezivolu T. Yuva Kendra Sangathan Affairs and Sports will be It may be recalled here programme. Therieh also addressed the (NYKS), Sikkim Chapter held a organising the ‘Freedom Run’ that the ‘Fit India Freedom Run’ The virtual training gathering wherein she appreciated press conference at the throughout the State covering was conceived last year in the programme was attended by the initiative taken by Sikkim SLSA Conference Hall of the Sports 75 villages in each district stated wake of the COVID-19 pandemic officers and staff of the Sikkim under the guidance of the and Youth Affairs Department in Director-Sikkim NYKS, Mr. when social distancing became State Legal Services Authority and Executive Chairperson. Paljor Stadium, today, with Banerjee. the ‘new normal’ lifestyle. In the Advocate Mediators. 33 Advocate Mediators from regard to the celebration of He added that in Sikkim, order to keep the imperative need During the programme, the all the four districts attended the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav-India the Fitness Run is scheduled to of fitness activities while topics such as definition of programme via virtual mode. @ 75 in the State of Sikkim. be held on August 14 to 15 at following the social distancing Mediation; facilitate the Technical The press conference was Namchi for South Sikkim, 21st norms, Fit India Freedom Run Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 flags off addressed by State Director, August at Gyalshing for West was launched on the concept of Sikkim NYKS, Mr. Sibasis Sikkim, 28th August at Mangan virtual run whereby one can run Gangtok, August 13: General is a series of events organised by Banerjee, and Director (M&C), for North Sikkim and on 4th anywhere, anytime on a route of Secretary, Sikkim Olympic the Government of India to PIB Gangtok, Mr. Ajay Mhamia. September at Gangtok for East their choice at a time that suits Association, Arjuna Awardee Mr. commemorate the 75th anniversary It was informed that the district. them best. Jaslal Pradhan flagged off the “Fit of India’s independence. Ministry of Youth Affairs and He urged all to make a It was also informed that India Freedom Run 2.0” as a part On the occasion, students Sports as a part of the resolve to include physical the Minister of Youth Affairs of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav at from various schools of Sikkim celebration of Azadi ka Amrit activity of any form for at least and Sports, Mr. Anurag Singh White Memorial Hall complex, participated in the run to mark the Gangtok, today. beginning of the “Fit India Mahotsav is organising ‘Fit 30 minutes daily in their lives for Thakur, and Minister of State, The programme was Freedom Run 2.0” campaign in the India Freedom Run 2.0’ developing the fitness culture in Youth Affairs and Sports, Mr. organised by National Service State. throughout the country from the State. Nisith Pramanik, flagged off the Scheme (NSS), Sports and Youth Through this campaign, the today and will conclude on He informed that elaborate Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 from Affairs Department. Sports and Youth Affairs October 02, 2021. The campaign arrangements have been made in Major Dhyan Chand National ‘Fit India Freedom Run 2.0’, Department, Government of aims to encourage people to take coordination with the District Stadium in New Delhi today. The a nationwide programme launched Sikkim, aims to encourage the up fitness activities such as Administrations in all districts nationwide programme has been today to celebrate the ‘Azadi Ka public to make fitness a part of their running and sports in their daily and further added that Youth launched at 75 historical Amrit Mahotsav’ will conclude on lifestyle and to commit atleast lives and achieve freedom from Clubs have been requested to locations and will conclude on October 2nd, 2021. The theme of thirty minutes of physical activities obesity, stress, anxiety and reach out to the citizens at the 2nd October. the campaign is “fitness ki dose daily in their lives as envisioned other diseases. village level to create awareness aadha ghanta roz.” by the Prime Minister of India Mr. Accordingly, Sikkim NYKS and motivate their active ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Narendra Modi. IKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) August 17, 2021 8 Prime Minister interacts with women SHG Chief Minister meets various Union Ministers members virtually New Delhi, August 12: Chief vibrant culture, heritage and departments and wished him a Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang history of North-Eastern states, prosperous and fruitful tenure. Gangtok, August 12:Prime witnessed a compilation of called on the Union Minister of including content on its natural He also extended an Minister Mr. Narendra Modi success stories of women SHG Social Justice and Welfare Mr. resource, handlooms and invitation to the Union Minister interacted with women Self Help members from all across the Virendra Kumar in New Delhi, handicrafts in the books under for the inauguration of the Group (SHG) members promoted country. today. the (NCERT) and requested for a Bhaichung Stadium at Namchi under the Deendayal Antyodaya After the video conference, Chief Minister stated that District Institute for Education and the foundation stone laying Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Minister Mr. Sonam Lama Sikkim has immensely benefitted and Training (DIET) for North ceremony of the Khelo India Mission (DAY-NRLM) in addressing the SHG members, from the support received under Sikkim. projects, tentatively towards the ‘Atmanirbhar Narishakti se applauded the efforts of SHGs in various schemes to grant social In the course of the end of September. Samvad’ via video conferencing, facilitating socio-economic justice and equality amongst all meeting, he informed the Union Chief Minister Mr. Prem today. empowerment of rural women in sections of people. He also Minister about the Netaji Singh Tamang called on the In Sikkim, the programme the State thus contributing informed that people with special Subhash Chandra Bose Union Finance Minister and was organised at State, block and towards national development as needs are also being provided University of Excellence Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Nirmala village level by the Sikkim Rural a whole. He assured full support with proper education, hostel (NSBUoE) at Chakung, West Sitharaman at Parliament House, Livelihood Mission. of the State government and the facilities and skill development Sikkim, an institution par New Delhi on August 10. The State level event was local administration in elevating for their livelihood and thanked excellence of higher learning. Chief Minister expressed virtually attended by Minister for utilisation opportunities and the Ministry for the remarkable Speaking about the distribution his gratitude for the opportunity Rural Development Department assistance for strengthening the support rendered to the state. of smart android TV to about to place the proposal about Mr. Sonam Lama at NIC building SHG movement. Further, he informed that 36,000 students of Class VIII to imposing cess on the output of in Gangtok. During the event, Sikkim the state government is focusing XI, he added that the project has Pharma products produced DAY-NRLM aims to mobilize Rural Livelihood Mission released on education and boarding been helpful and sought the within Sikkim and levy of cess on rural poor households into (SHGS) a total of `186.8 lakhs consisting in a phased manner and provide of `152.75 lakhs as Community facilities for Scheduled Caste support of the Central each unit of hydropower them long-term support to Investment funds, `32 lakhs as (SC), OBC students. Government an initiative of the generated. He added that through diversify their livelihoods and Startup Fund to Block Level SHG He also submitted a state government under the these proposals the state improve their incomes and quality federation, the Block Development proposal for infrastructural Prime Minister’s e-Vidya scheme. government had envisaged of life. The mission’s interventions Societies, ` 0.84 Lakhs as Startup developments to enhance the Chief Minister also striking a balance between the tax are being implemented and scaled funds to SHGs and `1.20 lakhs as capacity of the weaker sections, extended an invitation to the where it originates and tax where up by the SHG women themselves Revolving funds to SHGs. imparting training on skill Union Minister for the it accures. who are trained as Community In Sikkim, more than 70% of development, education, sports foundation stone laying Referring to the proposal Resource Persons (CRPS)-Krishi the SHG members participated in entrepreneurship etc. Projects to ceremony of the National to the Group of Ministers (GOM) Sakhis, Pashu Sakhis, Bank Sakhis, the event at different locations. bridge the infrastructural gap that Institute of Technology (NIT), of the GST council, Chief Bima Sakhis, Banking The programme provided very needs focus and attention to Khamdong. Ministers Mr. Kunga Minister stated that though they Correspondent Sakhis etc. strong motivation for the members resolve the disadvantages faced Nima Lepcha and Dr M.K. Sharma have been considerate towards During the event, Prime of SHG to pursue their livelihood by persons with special needs were also present during the the fiscal stress of Sikkim and the Minister also released a handbook and to learn various aspects of was also kept. Minister Dr M.K meeting. need for additional resources, on the universalisation of farm support available to them. Sharma was also present during Earlier, on August 11, Chief they do not specifically mention livelihoods. Additionally, the event the meeting. Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang the proposal of levy of cess. On same day, Chief called on the Minister of State Chief Minister also DC (East) chairs first meeting of Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang (Finance) Mr. Pankaj Chowdhary requested the Centre to examine called on the Union Minister of at his office in North Block, New the request of the state SVEEP core Committee Education Mr. Dharmendra Delhi. government to provide a special Gangtok, August 16: The first programme is based on multiple Pradhan at Shastri Bhawan in It was a courtesy visit, package of assistance to tide meeting of the District SVEEP Core general as well as targeted New Delhi. wherein the Chief Minister over the financial stress caused Committee for East District was interventions which are designed He requested for the extended his best wishes to him by the COVID-19 pandemic. As held in the Conference Hall of according to the socio-economic, release of preparatory grants on assuming the office and also suggested by the Group of District Administrative Centre, cultural and demographic profile of under Rashtriya Uchchatar wished him a successful and Minister regarding the special Sichey, today. The meeting was the state as well as the history of Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA). Chief productive tenure. package, he stated that the state chaired by District Collector (East), electoral participation in previous Minister put forth a request for Similarly, Chief Minister government has prepared a first Mr. Ragul K, the Chairperson of rounds of elections and learning special assistance under Samagra Mr. Prem Singh Tamang paid a support proposal and a road map the Committee. thereof. Shiksha for Sikkim and other courtesy visit to the Union in the report for the revival of the The District SVEEP Core The District Collector North-Eastern states to procure Minister of Information & economy of Sikkim. The Union tabs and other android devices Broadcasting, Sports and Youth Minister agreed to support the Committee comprises ADC (East), briefed the Committee about the and local servers in Primary and Affairs Mr. Anurag Thakur at his state through a special package Director PIB, Head of Programme objective of SVEEP and the role of Junior high schools. official residence in New Delhi. to fill the gaps of the GST and Doordarshan Gangtok, Head of the Committee. He stressed on the In order to raise awareness Chief Minister similar taxes which has decreased Office AIR Gangtok, State need to use appropriate media regarding the North-eastern congratulated him on being due to the pandemic. Coordinator NYK, DIO East IPR, campaigns to educate the masses states, the Chief Minister appointed as the Minister in NSS Officer, Media House about the summary revision of the proposed for the inclusion of the charge of the aforementioned Correspondents, and Under electoral rolls and the importance Secretary Election Department. of voting. He also stressed on the The Systematic Voters’ need to provide education and UDID Card to be issued for Persons with Disabilities Education and Electoral necessary assistance to people Gangtok, August 12:Joint government benefits and website: Participation program, better who need special support. Secretary, Social Justice and concessions and also to ensure www.swavlambancard.gov.in. known as SVEEP, is the flagship The ADC (East) apprised Welfare Department, Mr. Abinash uniformity. Other necessary documents for program of the Election about initiatives being taken such Rai chaired a press conference on Joint Secretary informed that enrolment includes a recent Commission of India for voter as Electoral Literacy Clubs in Unique Disability Identity card the UDID Card is a single passport size photo, Aadhar Card/ education, spreading voter Schools, Youth Ambassadors in (UDID) for Persons with document for identification and voter ID /bank passbook with awareness and promoting voter Colleges, and Chunao Pathshala in Disabilities at the Conference Hall verification of persons with name/photo and address, literacy in India. Started in 2009, the polling stations. of Samaj Kalyan Bhawan, today. disabilities, to access various signature or thumb impression. He the programme has been directed Members of the Core The programme was government benefits in all parts of said that the person can also visit towards preparing India’s electors Committee presented their ideas organised by the Office of State the country. The card will have a the nearest district hospital or and equipping them with basic and suggestions during the Commissioner for the Persons with unique eighteen digit code Office of the Commissioner for knowledge related to the electoral meeting. Disabilities, Social Justice and containing details of name, photo, Persons with Disabilities, Social process. The main motto of SVEEP After the SVEEP Core Welfare Department, Government year of birth, type of disability, Justice and Welfare Department in is ‘Greater Participation for a Committee Meeting, the District of Sikkim. disability percentage, date of issue the 5th mile, Lumsey, Gangtok for Stronger Democracy’. SVEEP’s Collector convened a meeting of The main objective of the and its validity. queries. primary goal is to build a truly the EROs and AEROs and briefed press conference was to He apprised that the UDID During the programme, an participative democracy in India them about the activities lined up disseminate information about the Card will cover twenty-one types animated video film on Unique by encouraging all eligible citizens for the preparation for the Unique Disability Identity (UDID) of disabilities and any interested Disability Identity (UDID) was also to vote and make an informed forthcoming summary revision of Card for the Persons with person with a disability certificate screened followed by an decision during the elections. The electoral rolls. Disabilities to ease delivering of can apply for the card through the interactive session. Log on to “Dawai Bhi Kadai Bhi” www.ipr.sikkim.gov.in Get Vaccinated

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