IkkIM HERAL S Vol. 64 No. 12 visit us at www.ipr..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. 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 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. M.N. Sherpa, Political Secretary Husbandry, Veterinary Services, initiatives for the development of beneficiaries. The farmers can to the Chief Minister, Mr. Jacob Mr. Lok Nath Sharma was the sports in the state. He also Khaling, Area MLA Salghari chief guest for the day. convinced youngsters of the Minister for Roads & Bridges chairs district Zoom Mrs. Sunita Gazmer, The event also had incredible scope of sports. alongside Sports and Youth presence of badminton teams It may be mentioned here level co-ordination meeting Affairs Department Secretary Mr. franchise owners namely, Team that a total of 66 players are Mangan, February 13: Minister quality work that are being Kuber Bhandari, President State Dallam Express owned inducted into 6 teams, comprising for Roads & Bridges and Culture sanctioned by the government in Badminton Association Mr. C. by Minister for Power and of 11 players in each team, who Departments, Mr. Samdup a stipulated time with a total Zangpo and President of BAJ Energy Departments, Mr. M.N. were selected through an open Lepcha chaired a district level transparency. Further, the Mr. Jigmee Namgyal, BAJ Sherpa, Team Soreng Chakung auction. Wherein, these 6 teams co-ordination meeting with all Engineering section was directed executive members and sports David Warriors owned by MLA will complete in league match. the HoDs of district offices, to identify genuine projects and enthusiasts from all over the (Soreng-Chakung Consituency) Officers, Employees, officers of to prepare an authentic Detail other organizations, including Project Report or Estimate. Contd. from front page their potential to the fullest. state. He congratulated the entire GREF and Hydro Power Energy and Power Mr. Kunga Nima Lepcha team of AIC on the successful Companies at the Conference Department was asked to Atal Incubation... expressed his gratitude to NITI launch of the world incubator Hall of North District Zilla maintain proper office records, AAYOG on behalf of the centre in the state. Panchayat Bhawan, today. keep proper blueprint and work by the launch of the First Cohort Government of Sikkim and added It may be mentioned here Former Upadhakshya details of all contractual works, of Acceleration in Sikkim by the that the launch of AIC would help that AIC-SMU Technology (North), Mr. N. T. Lepcha, DC which falls under their Governor. equip Sikkim in the field of Science Business Incubation Foundation Mr. R. Ramanathan in his and Technology. He said that it (AIC-SMUTBI) is one the 100 (North), Mr. Tenzing T. Kaleon, jurisdiction. welcome speech extended a warm was a proud moment for Sikkim as world class incubators of SP (North), Mr. Sonam Gyatso GREF officials were asked welcome the Governor, Minister AIC-SMU Technology Business Government of India and the first Bhutia also attended the meeting. to focus on maintenance of and all the invited guests, Incubation Foundation (AIC- Atal Incubation Centre(AIC) in DC (North), Mr. Kaleon in Singtam to Rangrang road students and faculty to the SMUTBI) is one the 100 world North-East India, which has been his keynote address, informed condition. Necessary direction programme. He presented a brief class incubators of Government envisioned and fully supported by that the co-ordination meeting was also given to take up introduction and overview of of India and the first Atal Atal Innovation Mission, NITI was called on the direction of the immediate maintenance work in achievements of SMIT and Incubation Centre (AIC) in North- Aayog and Government of Minister to discuss on various all trouble spots. thanked the NITI AAYOG and the East India is in Sikkim. He further India.The Center nurtures and issues towards betterment of the Likewise, NHPC-V officials Government of India for added that 51 Atal Tinkering Labs supports early stage Lachen-Mangan and the North were directed to expedite the facilitating the launch of the AIC have been established in Sikkim entrepreneurs of underserved District as a whole and to sort restoration work at Dikchu slide in Sikkim. under NITI AAYOG. region based in North East India out the other issues pertaining to near Dikchu dam in co-ordination He also highlighted the He also pointed out the on Technology and Innovation by the different departments of the with GREF and Teesta Urja-III. importance of incubators as job rising unemployment issue in the providing infrastructure, district. The Minister called all creators for the development of state and added that this would consultancy and seed grants to Mr. Samdup Lepcha in his officers and staff to work in close start-ups as it provides them with open up various avenues to promising young entrepreneurs address, directed all government co-ordination and come forward advisory and administrative curtail the unemployment issue in to pursue their dreams of starting officers and employees to with innovative ideas for support services. the state. He urged the students their own ventures. maintain punctuality in the office, development of district and state In his address, the and aspiring entrepreneurs to The programme also and proper attendance of staff. as a whole in order to take Sikkim Governor expressed his make the very best use of the consisted of pitch and plenary He has stated that he shall towards new height. Furthermore, happiness and thanked the facilities and congratulated all the session and included an open conduct visits to government he assured to the house that he Government of India and NITI 14 startups present on the house session with Mr. R. offices without prior information would place all the issues facing AAYOG for facilitating the occasion for their participation. Ramanathan and parents, and strict action will be taken by the district before the state establishment of the world class He expressed his gratitude entrepreneurs and participants towards those found to be government. incubator centre in the state and to the VC (SMU) for providing from ATL School. absent, without explanation. During the meeting, all said that this a valuable gift for him the opportunity to attend the The participating 14 Speaking to the works heads of offices presented their the students and budding programme. He wished all the ATL Incubatees and accelerators department and Engineering departmental status, schemes entrepreneurs in the state. school students the very best in names included ASAL, Untap’d, section, Mr. Lepcha directed that and issues through power point Urging the students and their future endeavours and urged Earthier, Yonika Infotainment, there must be proper presentations. entrepreneurs to make the best them to make the best use from Navvay’d, The Chakras, Shield implementation of schemes with use of the world class facilities the incubator programme to Tech Infosec Solutions, SIKMED, provided in the centre, he foster curiosity and innovative Gladiolus Language Nectar, JUM, Contd. from front page Union Health Secretary and other encouraged them to be more mindset among young students OEFEREK, Amazing Adventure CM meets... officials in New Delhi regarding innovative and work hard for the to encourage research and Pvt. Ltd, SAI Kunti, CAS the matter. cause of the society and realize innovation in schools across the Collective. Commissioner to approach the SIkkIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) February 18, 2020 3

Government of Sikkim Rajya Sainik Board Singtam-737134, East Sikkim Ref:05/GOS/RSB/Gen/2015/306 Dated: 13/02/2020 VENUE : PALJOR STADIUM, GANGTOK ARMY RECRUITMENT RALLY (FOR BOYS ONLY) DATE: 07 MAY 2020 TO 10 MAY 2020 Date of commencement of ONLINE Application = 07 FEB 2020 ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES TO APPLY ONLINE Last date of submission of Application = 21 APR 2020

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SOLDIER GD 17 1/2 YEARS TO 21 YEARS 160 48 77 (+ 5 Cm Class 10th /Metric Pass with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject. For (Born in between 01 Oct 1999 expansion) Boards following grading sys minimum of D Grade (33-40) in individual subjects or to 01 Apr 2003) Grade which contains 33%and overall aggregate of C2 Grade, SOLDIER TECHNICAL 157 17 1/2 YEARS TO 23 YEARS 48 77 (+ 5 Cm 10+2 / intermediate Exam pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths & English with SOLDIER (Born in between 01 Oct 1997 157 expansion) 50% marks in aggregate and 40% marks in each subject. TECHNICAL to 01 Apr 2003) (AVIATION & AMMUNITION EXAMINER)

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SOLDIER CLERK/ 17 1/2 YEARS TO 23 YEARS 160 48 77 (+ 5 Cm 10+2 / intermediate Exam pass in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science) with STORE (Born in between 01 Oct 1997 expansion) 60% marks in aggregate and minimum 50% in each subject. Securing 50% in KEEPER to 01 Apr 2003) English and Maths/Accounts/Book keeping in Class 12th is mandatory. TECHNICAL

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SOLDIER 17 1/2 YEARS TO 23 YEARS 160 48 76 (+ 5 Cm (a) Class 8th Simple Pass (for Syce, House Keeper & Mess Keeper) TRADESMAN (Born in between 01 Oct 1997 expansion) (b) No stipulation in aggregate percentage but should have (ALL ARMS) to 01 Apr 2003 Scored minimum 33% in each subject.

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PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (AT RALLY SITE) 1.6 Km Run Beam (Pull Ups) 9 Feet Ditch Zig-Zag Balance Remarks Group Marks 10 40 Need to Qualify Need to qualify (a) Provisions for Extra Time for 1.6 L, Run in Hilly Terrain is as follows: Group I - Upto 5 60 9 33 (i) Between 5000 Ft to 9000 Ft Add 30 Secs to all timings Minutes 30 Seconds. (ii) Between 9000 Ft to 12000 Ft - Add 120 Secs to all timings 48 8 27 Group II - 5 Minutes (b) For following cats, candidates only need to qualify in PFT : 31 Seconds to 5 7 21 (i) Soldier Technical Minutes 45 Seconds. (ii) Soldier Technical (Aviation/Ammunition Examiner) 6 16 (iii) Soldier Nursing Assistant/Nursing Assistant Veterinary (iv) Soldier Clerk/Store Keeper Technical

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Medical Test (a) As per laid down medical standards at the Rally Site. (b) Unfit candidates will be referred to MH/CH/BH for specialist review. Candidates referred for specialist review should present themselves to the nominated MH/CH/BH within 14 days of the referral and report back to ARO for issue of Admit Card for CEE, in case declared FIT Written Test through Common Entrance Examination (CEE) (a) Will be conducted for medically fit candidates at nominated venue, location, date and time of written test will be intimated at rally site and through Admit Cards. (b) Admit Card for the CEE for the Rally Fit candidates will be issued at Rally Site itself. (c) Admit Card for the CEE for the Review Fit cases will be issued after getting medically fit by concemed specialist/ specialist at MH/CH/BM NOTE: SHARING OF MOBILE NUMBER AND EMAIL ID IS NOT PERMITTED. CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO FILL UP ONLINE APPLICATION AT THE EARLIEST THROUGH CYBER CAFE OR THROUGH SCHOOLS OR THROUGH OTHER SOURCES.PLEA VISIT WEBSITE www.joinindianarmy.nic.in IN CASE OF ANY DIFFICULTIES/PROBLEM CONTACT OFFICE OF THE RAJYA SAINIK BOARD, GANGTOK OR ZILLA SAINIK BOA (WEST/SOUTH/NORTH/EAST). CANDIDATES MAY ALSO CONTACT AT THE NUMBER 95932 68469 OR VISIT SAINIK BOARD OFFICAL WEBSITE: www.deswsikkim.nic.in Sd/- Col DN Bhutia (Retd) R.O. No.368/IPR/PUB/Classi/19-20, Dt:14/02/2020 Secretary, RSB SIkkIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) February 18, 2020 4

Contd. from front page journalism. Awareness-cum-training programme organised Mr. Joseph Lepcha, apprised the Governor about various issues Gangtok, February 13: A daylong introduced technology to set an resource development etc. He also Governor grants... awareness-cum-training example for the encouragement of informed that the new subjects of confronting the organisation and programme followed by field the farmers. Horticulture will be introduced in sought his continuous patronage inspection was held under the He also expressed concern the school curriculum to generate and contribute towards building a and blessings for the well being of theme of Adaption and Mitigation over public grievances of wildlife interest amongst young right perspective and opinion the press fraternity. The Governor through Soil, Water, Nutrient interference and stressed upon the generation towards Agriculture among the masses. He asked the also assured all support towards Management and Agro-Forestry need to sort out a mechanism to and Horticulture. members representing different the PCS in their quest of (Soil Carbon Sequestration/ curb this genuine issue. Mr. Padam Subba also media groups, to make an impact responsible journalism and Conservation Agriculture) Under He also asked the officials addressed the farmers in the society with their pen and development of media in Sikkim. NICRA Project at Indian Council to be more responsible and and encouraged them for remain committed towards positive of Agricultural Research (ICAR), accountable, to provide available conservation of water through Gangtok, today. The programme services in co-ordination of construction of Water Harvesting Contd. from front page and contact numbers so that they was organised by the ICAR- farmers. Tank. He urged them to share could receive the amount through National Organic Farming Further, he spoke at length acquired information in their Direct Bank Transfer. Research Institute, Gangtok. on the future scope of farmers for respective societies. Technology and... He also encouraged the Minister for Agriculture, sustainable growth. Joint Director ICAR- NOFRI farmers to use the newly improved Horticulture and Animal The Minister also urged Dr. R.K. Awasthe drew light on He also informed about the agricultural tools and equipment. Husbandry & Veterinary Services, scientists and all concerned to overview of ICAR and its financial incentives to be He advised them to take the Mr. Lok Nath Sharma attended the revive production of various crops functioning throughout the dedicated to milk producers and contact numbers of the concerned inaugural ceremony as the chief and fruits like orange, ginger, nation. He also emphasised on vegetable growers from the next VLWs and officials and assured guest. The programme was also cardamom etc. He urged them to activities accomplished by the financial year 2020-21and them to provide onsite support for attended by the Secretary, imbibe enlightening technical institute and mentioned that the encouraged them to increase the convenience of the farmers. Agriculture Mr. Rinzing C. Bhutia, session to mitigate and overcome transfer of technology as the main production with proper utilization The Dean of College of Secretary, Horticulture Mr. M.T. its effects. component wherein regular of unproductive barren land as Agricultural Engineering and Post Sherpa, officials, Agriculture Mr. Rinzing C. Bhutia spoke monitoring, reporting assessment well. He assured to provide Havest Technology (Central Scientists and farmers from on the Pradhan Mantri Krishi is being carried out by the compensation against wildlife Agricultural University, Imphal) different parts the of state. Samman Nidhi and urged farmers institute, properly. He also threw interference. He also added that Ranipool Gangtok. Prof. P.P. Addressing the farmers, Mr. to register their names with the light on the importance of crop the economy of the state will be Dabral spoke on the purpose of the Sharma drew light on the existing concerned VLW, to receive rotation for enhancement of the strengthened through agriculture Mela, to educate farmers about the scenario of agriculture in the state financial benefits of `6,000/- in production. sector and drew light on provision newly developed and encouraged farmers to adopt three installments, annually. He During the programme, Mr. of subsidised loan for the farmers. agricultural technology in agricultural practices with new also outlined the benefits of PM Sharma handed over crop seeds to He thanked the University Production, Processing and spirit to witness paradigm shift in Krishi Sichai Yojana and the farmers and also launched IEC for supporting farmers in terms of Harvesting process. the next five years. He added that motivated the farmers to co- folders published in local facilities and urged to monitor and Mr. Sharma visited the stalls the government will work sincerely operate for implementation of the language. follow up their progress. of Technology and Demonstration to improve the socio-economic scheme and active functioning of The awareness programme He also emphasised on Mela and interacted with the state of farmers and make them FPOs for their benefits. was followed by an inspection planning and programmes of the exhibitors of All India Co- self-reliant agro entrepreneurs. Mr. M.T. Sherpa recalled the visit at the farm developed by state government for marketing ordinated Research Project on He urged the farmers to role of agriculture in earning ICAR. The Minister along with the facilities and advised for surplus Farm implements and Machinery, remain informed about the livelihood in the past decades and farmers visited Goat Research production of ginger, turmeric, Ergonomics and Safety in existing programmes of the state added that the agriculture sector Farm, Poultry Seed Project, Citrus cardamom and buckwheat. He also Agriculture, Utilization of Animal government for its proper is transforming into Rootstock block, Mushroom assured to strengthen and Energy with Enhanced System implementations in the field. entrepreneurship therefore, Spawn cum Production Unit, Dairy, transform the VLW centres. Efficiency, Renewable Energy He applauded the activities becoming a lucrative profession. piggery and the cultivated area. Secretary, Horticulture Mr. Designed and Developed carried out by ICAR and He also underlined programmes During the visit, the Minister also M.T. Sherpa informed farmers Equipment, Industrial Distributors, suggested to adopt the two GPUs under Horticulture Mission to inaugurated a newly established about the financial benefits of ` Plasticulture Engineering and and to form a cluster in each promote cluster farming, Pig farm. 6000/- dedicated to small and Technology, Vegetable Growers district and to apply newly community approach, human marginal farmers under Pradhan and University students. He also Mantri Krishi Samman Nidhi to be visited Farmer’s Produce released in three instalments and Processing-cum-Skill DPT Surveillance Workshop Launched urged them to register their names Development Centre. Gangtok, February 13: The State *Vaccination against surveillance system is essential to workshop of Diphtheria, pertussis childhood communicable monitor an area more closely and and Neonatal tetanus surveillance diseases through the Expanded directly in order to generate reliable workshop for Sikkim supported by Programme on Immunization (EPI) surveillance data of programmatic World Health Organisation was is one of the most cost effective importance. held in a local hotel on February public health interventions. * In 2017, India reported 11 to February 12 . The workshop Vaccination contributes 5,293 cases of diphtheria, 23,766 was inaugurated by Principal substantially to the achievement cases of pertussis and 295 cases Secretary, Health Department, Mr. of sustainable development goals of neonatal tetanus to WHO and K. Sreenivasulu and attended by by reducing mortality and UNICEF through the joint officials of the Health Department, morbidity among children. reporting form (JRF). District RCH Officers, District * The progress and impact * The WHO NPSP field units Surveillance Officers, Medical and of vaccination programmes can be will provide technical support for pediatric specialist from NEW effectively assessed by establishing a functional STNM hospital and CRH Manipal, surveillance for vaccine laboratory-supported surveillance MO/ICs of all the PHCs of Sikkim, preventable diseases (VPDs). It is system for DPT (Diphtheria, District Public Health Nursing also important to have country Pertussis and Tetanus). Their Officers (DPHNO), LHVs. specific epidemiological data to be primary functions will be capacity This training was conducted able to formulate vaccination building of health care providers/ by Regional Team leader (East)- strategies. surveillance staff, monitoring and WHO India, Dr. Punnet Mishra, * Surveillance is the basic evaluation of the key components Deputy Surveillance Team-WCO tool for understanding the of surveillance, data analysis and India, Dr. Preeti Nigam, Sub epidemiology of a disease. The key providing feedback. Regional Team Leader (WB)- WHO objectives of surveillance are to The officials trained in this India, Dr. J. K. Mehta, Surveillance trigger public health control workshop will further impart Medical Officer, WHO India Dr. measures, to Identify outbreaks, training to district and PHC health S.K. Ray. and to assess the effectiveness of workers to start this DPT The key components of the prevention programmes. surveillance in Sikkim tentatively workshop are as follows: * Establishing an active from June, 2020.

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