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IkkIM HERAL S Vol. 64 No. 12 visit us at www.ipr.sikkim.gov.in Gangtok (Tuesday) February 18, 2020 Regd. No.WB/SKM/01/2017-19D Vice Chancellor (SMU) calls Atal Incubation Centre -SMUTBI on Governor Gangtok February 14: The Vice to the Governor for the inaugural inaugurated Chancellor of Sikkim Manipal of the Atal Incubation Centre at Gangtok, February 15:The University, Lt. General (Retd.) Mr. SMIT Complex, Majhitar. inaugural ceremony of Atal M.D. Venkatesh called on the It may be mentioned here Incubation Centre (AIC)-Sikkim Governor, Mr. Ganga Prasad, that this is the first such centre in Manipal University (SMU) today. the North East and is being Technology Business Incubation Lt. General (Retd.) M.D. funded by NITI Ayog, under Atal Foundation (AIC-SMUTBI) was Venkatesh extended his invitation Innovation Mission. held at the campus of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Governor grants audience to Majitar, Rangpo, today. The Governor Mr. Ganga Executive Committee of PCS Prasad was the chief guest for the event. The inaugural function also saw the presence of Minister for Education, Land Revenue & Disaster Management Departments, Mr. Kunga Nima Lepcha as the guest of honour and Mission Director, AIM, NITI AAYOG, Mr. R. Ramanathan as the special guest including CEO of NITI Aayog, Mr. Amitabh Kant, Chief Secretary, Mr. S.C. Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Mr. G.P. Upadhyaya, Vice Chancellor, SMU Gen. Dr. M. D. Venkatesh Governor Mr. Ganga Prasad inaugurating Atal Incubation Centre at along with representatives from Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Majitar, Rangpo. the Bill & Melinda Foundation, officials from the State the lighting of ceremonial lamp Sikkim was summarized by Mr. Government and ATL schools by the chief guest. Prajakt Raut which was preceded from all over the state. A short introduction to the The event commenced with First Cohort of Acceleration in Contd. on page 2 Governor, Mr. Ganga Prasad with Executive Committee of Press Club CM meets Union Minister for of Sikkim at Raj Bhawan. Gangtok, February 14:The underlined the role of media, which Health and Family Welfare Governor, Mr. Ganga Prasad is considered the fourth pillar of granted audience to a 12 member democracy, in the modern New Delhi, February 16: The Chief delegation of newly elected progressive society. He further Minister, Mr. Prem Singh Tamang Executive Committee of Press Club stated that media, whether it is met the Union Minister for Health of Sikkim, today. It was a courtesy electronic or digital, can make and Family Welfare & Science and call by the Press Club of Sikkim remarkable contribution to the Technology, Dr. Harsh Vardhan in team, following their recently held society and the nation, if made New Delhi, today. election and was led by its responsible and sensible. The During the meeting, the President, Mr. Joseph Lepcha. Governor urged the media Chief Minister placed various The Governor extended fraternity to promote Sikkim with issues of Sikkim to the Union good wishes to the members and positive stories and achievements Health Minister and also apprised wished them a memorable term in him about how the Government of their respective offices. He also Contd.on page 4 Sikkim is willing to collaborate with the Government of India to upgrade the multi specialty Technology and Machinery hospital at Sochaygang to the level of All India Institute of Demonstration Mela 2020 Medical Sciences (AIIMS). The Chief Minister Gangtok, February 14: A day-long congratulated the Agriculture requested the Union Health Technology and Machinery University and faculty members Chief Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang with the Union Minister for Minister to consider the proposal Demonstration Mela 2020 was for developing farm-friendly Health and Family Welfare & Science and Technology, Dr. Harsh to convert the multi speciality held at the College of Agricultural machineries and improved Vardhan in New Delhi. hospital into AIIMS so that the Engineering and Post Harvesting technological equipment for AIIMS, New Delhi becomes the end and added that he will send a Minister asked the Chief Secretary Technology (CAEPHT), Ranipool, enhancing productivity and anchor hospital. team of expert to Sikkim, to study of Sikkim and the Resident today. The programme was ensuring convenience and safety He informed that if this the proposal. organised by ARCRPs on UAE, of farmers. He also stated that the Contd. on page 2 happens, it will not only benefit the Further, the Union Health ESA, FIM and PET, CAEPHT. farmers would have a sustainable people of Sikkim immensely but Minister for Agriculture, income in the future and motivated will also be useful for those hailing Horticulture and Animal them to feel content and gratified Pearls of Wisdom from the neighbouring North East Husbandry and Veterinary for producing crops and region. Services, Mr. Lok Nath Sharma vegetables for the consumers. “You learn more from failure than from success. Don’t After giving a patient was the chief guest. let it stop you. Failure builds character.” hearing, the Union Health Minister Mr. Sharma, in his address, Contd.on page 4 assured full co-operation from his - Unknown SIkkIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) February 18, 2020 2 District Diary Semi-Finals and Final of Second JPBL concludes KCC and PM-KISAN scheme meeting held Namchi, February 16: The Semi- state. Mr. Aditya Golay and Political Gyalshing, February 14:A avail the benefits of PM- Finals and Final of Second Mr. Kunga Nima Lepcha Secretary to the Chief Minister meeting in connection with KISAN under KCC, once they Jorethang Premier Badminton extended his best wishes and Mr. Jacob Khaling, Team Poklok Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and submit documents pertinent to League (JPBL) was concluded, congratulated the organising Warriors owned by Mr. R.B. PM-KISAN (Prime Minister land parcha, detail of crop sown today. This league was organised committee, which is spearheaded Tamang, Team Red Panda Krishi Samman Nedhi) and filled up form for the issue by Badminton Association of by Mr. Jigmee Bhutia. G.M.T.S owned by Mr. G.M. beneficiaries was held in the of Kisan Credit Card. Jorethang (BAJ) in co-ordination It may be mentioned here, Gurung and Mr. Tshering Sherpa, office of Additional District It may be mentioned that with Sikkim Krantikari Morcha that this is the first ever franchise Team United Sikkim Shuttlers Collector, DAC (West), today. a total number of 7118 Sports Wing and Labour Front based sporting event, which is owned by Mr. Tarun Deep Rai The meeting was chaired applications for KCC have under the aegis of Badminton being held for second who was represented by Mrs. by the ADC (West), Mr. Karma been received from West Association of Sikkim at consecutive time in the state. He Anjana Rai, Mr. Rajan Kumar and L. Lepcha along with DDM District till date and 3078 Badminton Court Jorethang. also lauded the players of the Mr. Bhaichung Bhutia and Team NABARD Mr. Rupen Kr. applications are re-verified and United Sikkim Shuttlers tournament and urged them to Salghari Zoom Blockers owned Lamichhaney; LDM SBI Mr. uploaded. emerged as the winners of the give their best, irrespective of by Mrs. Sunita Gazmer. Sandip Chandra; JD Incharge ADC (West) added that league and walked away with a winning or losing. Emphasizing Mr. L.N. Sharma extended Horticulture, Mr. Karma Sherpa all farmers should apply for grand prize of 2.5 lakh while on the importance of his best wishes to all the ` and ADO Agriculture KCC and utilize such schemes Soreng Chakung David Warriors competitiveness in sports, he participants as well as the owners Department, Gyalshing Mr. G.K. which is provided by the finished behind as the runners- encouraged the association to for the tournament. He Gurung. Government. up with a winning amount of 1.5 organise such events on a regular congratulated the BAJ for ` The ADC (West) spoke Mr. Karma Sherpa lakh. Owners of Salghari Zoom basis so that it can help foster successfully adopting Sikkim’s about the KCC and its highlighted the guidelines of Blockers and Red Panda G.M.T.S young talents of the state. first franchise based sporting objective, wherein he appealed KCC and selection process of were declared the winner and During the course of the event for second consecutive to all the farmers under PM- beneficiaries which are runners up of the exhibition match event, the organising committee year as such event provides a KISAN. He also mentioned that genuine farmer; Land respectively. The fair play team felicitated the chief guest and platform to nurture local talents each farmer will be provided Documents (parcha); No award was conferred to team other dignitaries. The event also and to showcase their skills financial assistance per year in Government Employees from a Salghari Zoom Blockers had major highlights of musical which can further help in three installments of `2000/- as house; No pensioners and No Minister for Education, and cultural extravaganzas bringing laurels to the state. maximum income support. He politicians (including ex- Sports and Youth Affairs performed by local artists. He applauded Mr. Tarun also praised the schemes which panchayat). Departments, Mr. Kunga Nima Similarly, on February 15, Deep Rai and Mr. Bhaichung have been conceptualized by If farmers apply within the Lepcha graced the occasion as the second Jorethang Premier Bhutia for their efforts to make the Government of India to period of February 08 to the chief guest. Present at the Badminton League (JPBL) sports an integral part of society. facilitate universal access to February 23, 2020, no event were Minister for Power began. Minister for Agriculture, He highlighted the Chief concessional institutional processing charges will be and Energy Department, Mr. Horticulture and Animal Minister’s prime interest and credit for all PM-KISAN applicable.