Republic Day Special Issue IkkIM HERAL S Vol. 64 No.04 visit us at www.ipr..gov.in (Tuesday) January 26, 2021 Regd. No.WB/SKM/01/2017-19D Republic Day Messages of Governor and Chief Minister of Sikkim State Government’s dedication Our policies are directed towards towards the people will result in providing a favourable fruitful results and pay rich environment and conditions for dividends in the future steady economic growth - Governor -Chief Minister

delicate balance of safeguarding the people Dear Citizens, from the infectious virus while ensuring On the occasion of the Republic Day, economic stability of the State. The State I extend my hearty greetings and felicitations government has been performing to the people of our state and the nation. phenomenally well and there is no deficit of Every year we observe the Republic salaries to be dispensed while every single Day celebrating the adoption of the formative plan and undertakings of the State Constitution by the Constituent Assembly, Government have been taken up in its right declaring India as a Sovereign, Socialist, earnest. Secular and a Democratic Republic, with the The State Government has taken values of Justice, Liberty, Equality and timely and prompt actions towards Fraternity. combating COVID-19. The first Viral Today, we remember and pay tribute Research & Diagnostic Laboratory at STNM to our brave soldiers, guarding our frontiers Hospital, Sochaygang was established by and pay homage to the martyrs. I would also the State Government while tests for the like to extend my respect and gratitude to infectious disease was conducted free of the Frontline workers and health workers of cost, free treatment was provided to the Covid -19 who, with their indomitable spirits, Ganga Prasad infected patients along with free distribution have been safeguarding us during these Prem Singh Tamang Governor of Sikkim of expensive medicine such as Remdesivir difficult times. Chief Minister of Sikkim and Favipiravi to the patients. The newly On January 16, the Government of My Dear Fellow citizen inaugurated 117 bedded ICIU Hospital has India has successfully rolled out the COVID- smooth functioning of all Hospitals, PHCs, On this joyous occasion marking the been converted into a hospital for treatment 19 vaccination with the first phase of the CHCs etc. and also initiated visit of Super nd 72 Republic Day of our nation, I would like of COVID-19. Furthermore, sanitation drive vaccination provided to the health care Specialist to other Districts in a bid to make to convey my felicitation and good wishes of market areas, various public places, workers and frontline workers. I commend quality services available to the people even to all my fellow citizens in Sikkim and the Government buildings and other critical areas and congratulate the scientific community outside Gangtok. The Government has many rest of the country. Today marks the day were undertaken regularly and diligently. for the achievement of producing both the more similar initiatives in the pipeline which when the people of India gave unto My dear citizens, the State vaccines in the country and is a proud will further cement our commitment towards themselves a written constitution enshrining Government’s commitment towards the well- moment for India. This sets the precedence the making of a healthy Sikkim. We have the foundation of a democratic republic. Ours being and health of our people is not merely for Atmanirbhar Bharat for others to commenced with the dialysis facilities at the is one of the largest Republics. Let us take limited to providing treatment for COVID- comprehend. district level. The super speciality outreach this opportunity to re-dedicate ourselves to 19. Since the formation of the State I also extend my gratitude to the program has been a major success where the ideals ingrained in the Constitution. Government, there has been a remarkable Hon’ble Prime Minister and the Union super-specialist doctors have been Though our Constitution gave us rights as improvement in the health sector. The State Government for their guidance and timely performing major surgeries which were citizens of a free democratic nation, it also Government has earmarked adequate funds intervention. I assure you that our previously non-existent. places on us the responsibility to abide by for the upkeep and maintenance of the New Government will provide access to COVID- There is no greater power than the the central tenets of our democracy - justice, STNM Hospital at Sochaygang, Gangtok. 19 vaccination to all. power of educated youth to foster growth liberty, equality and fraternity. In addition, the Hospital has also been Our policies are directed towards and development towards building a better Let me take this opportunity to pay equipped with an Oncology Centre and an providing a favourable environment and and improved society. The Government tribute to the founding fathers of the Indian Oxygen Plant. This Oxygen Plant is cost conditions for steady economic growth. aims to turn Sikkim into the education hub Republic. The foresight, wisdom and action effective and low maintenance which works Though the COVID-19 pandemic has caused of the Nation with state of the art of our leaders in the past have given the on any relative humidity of 0-100% and massive distress across the globe, we feel infrastructure, regular training of teachers, nation an exemplary constitution that has controls the in-flow of Air based on the proud that the State of Sikkim has performed policies and measure to ensure overall stood the test of time. demand of oxygen automatically. The Plant well even during these trying times. There holistic development of the children, and I also extend my heartiest greetings automatically regulates the oxygen quality has been no cut in salaries to be disbursed improved learning experience. The Centre to the gallant members of the Armed Forces and flow. Also, two Neurosurgeons have and all development plans and schemes of Excellence which will be set up in Chakung and the Paramilitary who guard our borders, been appointed at New STNM Hospital to have been undertaken with full commitment. will be a shining example of our intent. and to the valiant Sikkim Police, who maintain provide the best of healthcare services. With I feel proud that Sikkimese people Sikkim has already occupied a our internal security. I would also like to these systems in place, the New STNM is displayed an immense sense of prominent place in one of the most sought place on record our deep sense of gratitude fully well poised to benefit the people and responsibility and cooperation towards the after tourist destinations and the inflow of to those martyrs who have lost their lives in provide state of the art healthcare facilities. SOP and the COVID-19 guidelines issued tourists visiting has increased manifold over maintaining the security and integrity of our My fellow citizens, there has been a by the State and the Central Government. the years. The COVID-19 pandemic was a country. manifold increase in the allocation of funds The Government has stood by its major stumbling block in the last year, My fellow citizens, we are aware that towards the procurement of medicines and commitment to strengthening the health however, we are confident that our policies 2020 was a tumultuous year that posed great consumables from `13.40 cr to `40 cr. sector to allow easy, affordable medical and measures will revive and revitalize the challenges to us and the entire world. It gives Dialysis Centres are now fully functional at facilities in remote areas. The Government tourism sector which is major revenue and me immense pride to say that we have Gyalshing, and Gangtok. New ICUs has increased the allocation of funds employment generating sector for the State. overcome the challenges and hardships are also operational at Gyalshing and towards the sector and procured modern The road connecting Taplajung district of faced, effectively. The State Government, Namchi Hospitals. Gyalshing Hospital now equipment to further enhance the quality of Nepal with Sikkim at Chewabhanjyang has through all the hardships caused by the services being provided. The Government nationwide lockdown imposed to combat Contd. on page 2 has also recruited manpower to allow COVID-19, has efficaciously maintained the Contd. on page 3 SIkkIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) January 26, 2021 2 prepared by multiple sources Sevoke-Rangpo New BG Rail Line bridging the gap between demand Budang Gadi, Pendam along with Contd from front page including Education Department. has been making steady progress and supply. This initiative intends provision for construction of Apart from accessing various e- wherein full-fledged work has to cover and encourage more than footpath from the cliff to the old State Government’s... contents, students will also be started in the entire section. 43,000 dairy farmers in the State. It Temple for Kali Darshan Yatra. able to watch “Swayam Prabha” With regards to the issue of will also give a boost to the milk The State Government with operates a 10 bedded ICUs TV educational channels. The traffic congestion in the Capital, cooperatives and to the the aim to promote the State and Hospital as well as a new TB State Government has also taken the State Government has cooperative movement. Further, to present Sikkim as a conducive hospital and a Blood Bank. A the decision to set up a “Centre of deliberated on a number of ways Price Support to the Marginal and place for making of national and Digital X-Ray has further been Excellence” at Chakung, West aimed at curbing the menace. A Small Farmers who produce the international films has taken up provided to ensure best of the Sikkim which will be equipped with new road has been built to be made following five crops- Buckwheat, many notable initiatives. The healthcare facilities. world class facilities and shall have operational from Adampool to Turmeric, Orange, Large Sikkim Film Policy has been The State Government has lectures from eminent and Banjhakri falls. Another small road Cardamom and Ginger - is also launched by the State Government also opened a Sub Cardiac Centre experienced faculty members. from Shyari will connect Jalipool/ proposed by the State which will provide cash incentives at Jorethang while Namchi Additionally, the State Ranipool. The State Government Government. Model Village Project to all regional and local filmmakers Hospital has also been equipped Government will also start Master also proposes to construct a 13 km in 4 villages, viz. Rey- Mendu in and large budget films who shoot with a fully functional Trauma Courses in seven disciplines in cable car and four tunnels from East District, Bermoik- Berthang within the State and employ a Centre. Singtam and Mangan three State Government Colleges, Rangpo- Ranipool- Tadong- and Chingthang GPU in West certain percentage of local Hospitals have also been provided namely, Nar Bahadur Bhandari Gangtok to ease the pressure of District, Ringhim- Nampatan in filmmakers and crew. In addition to with New Blood Banks and a fully Degree College, Gangtok, Namchi traffic and commuters on the North District and Mamley- this, the State Government equipped Trauma Centre. Government College and Highway. The State Government is Kamrang in South District, have proposes to set up a Film and Simultaneously, a 70 bedded Gyalshing Government College. further looking towards been launched to foster Television Institute with Multi- hospital at Mangan District is With this, the total number of developing perennial routes with production in the agriculture and Purpose Hall which can under rapid construction and is all Masters Courses in Sikkim reduced distance and travel time animal husbandry sectors. accommodate all the required set for timely completion. Government Colleges stands at 12. between strategically significant Kishan Credit Loan Mela equipment for film and television Refrigerators have been provided Various other projects being areas by building tunnels along has been introduced in the villages production; organize Film in all PHCs across the State for undertaken are the construction of various locations throughout the to provide credit facilities up to Festivals within and outside the proper storage of valuable Science Government College at State. `3.00 lakhs to the farmers without State; conduct Refresher Course/ medicines. With these facilities, the Chakung, up-gradation of Rhenock My fellow citizens, the State any mortgage. Also, a total of 7914 Exposure Trips/ Workshops etc. State Government aspires to Government College in East Sikkim, Government recognizes that farmers have been included in The State Government has benefit the people, especially those acquisition of 100-acre land for Information Technology can be farmers’ pension scheme under recently launched an infotainment suffering from kidney diseases, National Institute of Technology efficiently used to bring about PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna. portal called “Spectacular Sikkim”. cancer and other terminal and (NIT), Sikkim at Khamdong etc. marked improvement in the Moreover, the State Government This portal is designed on the lines complicated ailments. In addition Furthermore, the State delivery of services, increase the proposes to conduct fresh of Government of India’s popular to these, a state-of-the-art Cancer Government has also welcomed the Government’s interface with the economic survey to analyse the campaign- Incredible India. Setting Hospital is also slated to be National Educational Policy 2020 public, and to enhance the overall trends in agriculture and industrial up of State Media Centre and a established at Jorethang, South which provides an overarching functioning of normal day to day production, infrastructure, Digital Studio are also in the Sikkim. vision and comprehensive life of the people. The State employment, money supply, price pipeline. In terms of providing quality framework for both school and Government aims to make optimum and other relevant economic My fellow citizens, the State health care services throughout higher education sectors. The State utilization of the IT sector by factors. Government is committed towards the State, the State Government Government is also setting up a carrying out major policy Blessed with snow-capped ensuring that the people are has initiated visits of the Super Sikkim Education Reform interventions, and strengthening mountains, meandering rivers, leading a dignified life with access Specialists from STNM Hospital, Commission to formulate a of the sector through all necessary pristine environment, and beautiful to basic necessities of life. A State Gangtok to all districts, beginning comprehensive education policy means. Some of the measures taken landscapes, Sikkim has been a with zero homeless people is with Namchi and Gyalshing, in a and strategy. in this regard include providing major tourism hub catering to over another priority of my planned and pre-announced Moreover, the State Wi-Fi connectivity to all Senior 15 lakh tourists annually prior to Government. Accordingly, the manner to provide specialist health Government has provided support Secondary Schools; internet the COVID -19 pandemic. This State Government proposes 3050 care to the people outside Gangtok. for Provision of Textbook to connectivity to all PHCs and Police sector has contributed majorly to nos. of pucca houses to be The State Government will also students of schools at elementary Stations; Wi-Fis Zone at BACs the revenue and employment constructed in rural areas under take measures to ensure that all the level along with Free Uniforms to and major cities/ towns at generation of the State. Although the Sikkim Garib Awas Yojana in PHCs are fully equipped with students at elementary level. Yoga important locations. Another in the year 2020 we witnessed a addition to the 3000 nos. of houses adequate and modern facilities so and Self- defence (for girls) major initiative the State major setback, the State already constructed under the that people need not travel all the programme are being conducted at Government has taken in this Government has remained firm in Chief Minister’s Rural Housing way to the capital for medical various schools. Sports kits have sector is the proposal to set up a its commitment to revitalize and Mission (CMRHM) Stage I. New treatment. also been provided to all the Special Economic Zone in IT/ITES redirect the tourism sector wherein added features are an extra 97.5 In addition to these, the schools. The State Government sector at Namli, East Sikkim which the guiding principle is Sqft more space, one TV set and State Government, through the has also distributed Library books is a first of its kind in the entire environmental sustainability. furniture are being provided to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, to all schools and further North East Region. This will attract Major impetus is now being given houses. For the urban homeless, provides support to the needy implemented the practise of IT investment in the State by to High Value Tourism and Rural my Government proposes to patients and students for their Organic farming in various bringing in reputed IT Companies Tourism. The State Government construct 502 nos. of Beneficiary requirement and well being. We schools. It is the State of the Country thereby ensuring aims to create requisite tourism Led Housing and 270 units of have also worked towards Government’s desire to see that all employment opportunities to the infrastructure, products, home Flatted Housing under the Urban strengthening of manpower in the support systems are in place to educated unemployed youth. stays and related services in the Garib Awas Yojana. My health sector. Benefit of cashless ensure that the dreams of our Furthermore, the State potential areas of rural settlements Government further proposes to treatment up to `2.00 lakh per students, irrespective of their Government will formulate and roll to harness optimum benefits. Our extend the House Up-gradation/ family has been rendered through economic backgrounds, are out an IT policy for promoting IT approach is to promote rural Repairing Scheme to 45,069 poor the Chief Minister Rural Health fulfilled. initiatives in the State. tourism activities by adopting best and deprived families of the State. Insurance Scheme from the Chief 1. My fellow citizens, we all Yangthang Village, West practices and by taking advantage The State Government has Minister’s Relied Fund. Under are aware that Sikkim is bereft of Sikkim has been declared the first of our unique natural endowment, also taken adequate measures to Ayushaman Bharat, enrolment has railways and waterways; thus, Information Technology Smart colourful traditional festivals, and ensure that every household in the increased by over 6 times since the roadways are the only feasible Village Project with dedicated net exotic local cuisine and so on. State has access to safe, potable formation of the State means of transportation to and connectivity and other facilities. It Additionally, the State drinking water through Government. from the State. To allow is the State Government’s goal to Government has undertaken implementation of numerous rural My fellow citizens, Sikkim uninterrupted movement of bring about marked improvement various works towards propelling drinking water schemes in the has made impressive strides in the vehicles at all times, the State in revenue generation and the tourism sector to greater villages. Connectivity to the last education sector. However, it is Government is creating more road employment generation through heights, and turning Sikkim into a village through rural roads, pertinent to realize that focus networks throughout the State this sector and to eventually turn haven for tourists and globe suspension and foot bridges has should not merely be on imparting which will connect each and every Sikkim into the IT Hub of the trotters. To name a few of them, been achieved. The institution of formal education. There should be village, school, health centre, country. the State Government has taken up Panchayati Raj System and the a well-balanced approach wherein bazaar and important tourist and Major thrust has also been several projects which will decentralization of power have the children are provided an religious places. Efforts are also given to boost Agriculture and significantly add great diversity to further cemented the State education that will equip them to being made by the State Dairy farming, and to motivate the the tourism landscape of our state Government’s commitment face the challenges of the modern Government to connect Sikkim with farmers in increasing production in such as the Kali Darshan Yatra at towards alleviating the conditions times. While the State Government the rest of the States and these sectors. The State Gadi (Pandam), the Eco Tourism of the rural populace and enabling has made headway in ensuring surrounding countries. Government is already providing Pilgrimage Complex at Dodak; them to lead a dignified life. The comprehensive development in the Infrastructure such as tunnels, an incentive of `8/- per ltr to all Herbal, Medical and Spiritual State Government has also in its education sector, some key foot over bridges, fly-overs, etc. milk producing farmers. This Healing Complex at Nandugaon; one-of-a-kind initiative empowered initiatives have been undertaken as alternate mode of transportation incentive aims at improving the per Paru Hang Sapten Manghim- the Self-Help Groups by allotting which shall fast track this goal. are also being planned. The State capita income of the farmers, and Mangkim Rai Culture- cum- Tourist them the stitching works of Smart Android TVs are to be Government, at present, has increasing the Bovine Population Centre at Ranka; Devi Mandir at Government School uniforms. provided to the students studying sanctioned various infrastructure of the State which will lead to a Adarsh Gaon, Temi Namphing, Development in the rural areas is in classes VIII, IX, X and XI in the works pertaining to road marked improvement in the quality South Sikkim, Mangarzong being undertaken with the State Government run schools to connectivity throughout the State. of food and nutrition as well as Historical Complex at Mangsari, access audio and video contents Also, the proposed 44.98 km quality of livestock thereby West Sikkim; Nishani Kali Devi at Contd. on page 3 SIkkIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) January 26, 2021 3

Contd from page 2 Gandhi National Widow Pension has announced the increase in increase in the production of dairy hurdles previously faced by the Scheme, the rate has also been government job reservation under and other crops. State and I believe that it will also State Government’s... enhanced substantially. Also, the sports quota from the existing 2% The Government has laid be a boost for the tourism sector age limit for availing the Indira to 5%. strong impetus to strengthen the in the State. Flight operations were objective of bridging the gap Gandhi National Widow Pension is My fellow citizens, the State IT sector with a vision of turning previously stopped due to poor between the urban and the rural. revised from 40 years to 21 years. Government is well aware of the Sikkim into the IT Hub of the North management of the airport and The State Government has been My fellow citizens, the State menace of drug consumption that East Region. We believe that the other issues but we have cleared successfully implementing all Government has formulated plagues our society. It has now IT sector is one of the key sectors all of it and also installed all Flagships programmes and policies that are women- centric and become crucial that we educate our which will propel the State and the weather landing system as well schemes like the Mahatma Gandhi lays priority on uplifting them and youth about the ill effects of drug services being delivered to greater It is however crucial that all National Rural Employment at the same time safeguarding consumption. With special focus heights. With the strengthening of developmental works are Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), them. A reservation of 33% has on this issue, the ‘Nasha Mukt this sector, there will be improved undertaken in an eco-friendly and Sikkim Garib Awas Yojana (SGAY), been made for women in Bharat’, which has included the 4 and prompt delivery of services to sustainable manner. Care needs to Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Government Service and districts of Sikkim in its list, will be the people; we are confident that be taken to ensure our natural Gramin (PMAY-G), Swachh Bharat furthermore, women entrepreneurs taken forward in the right earnest the Government’s interface with resources are preserved and not Mission-Gramin (SBM-G), now have been provided by the State Government and all the people will be smoother, and eroded. Proactive measures Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak reservations which give them an measures will be taken to achieve there will be greater avenues for towards this goal of environmental Yojana (PMGSY), and other upper hand in Tender Bids for the goal of a Drug Free Sikkim. employment generation. We aim to sustainability have been initiated programmes. The State Government contractual works. In order to promote turn Sikkim into an IT Hub and by the Government and shall be Government through the Rural The State Government further secularism and religious harmony, attract IT investments into the adopted in all developmental Management Department has proposes to create a Sikkim Women the State Government has State. All measures in this regard works. successfully managed to Police Special Task Force and provided Grant-In-Aid to the many have already been initiated and we Focus is also on building spearhead the wave of cleanliness urges our women to take benefit of monasteries, temples, and other have made steady progress alternate modes of transport like and sustainability through school this opportunity. religious establishments in the towards this goal. tunnels, cable cars, etc. which will level quiz, competitions, plays, My fellow citizens, Sikkim State. Moreover, many religious The Government aspires to substantially reduce the pressure workshop programmes, has produced athletes of National temples, statues, and places of make Sikkim a state with zero on the highway and lessen traffic cleanliness drives, workshop on and International repute such as worships have been built from the homeless people. In this regard, we woes. household composting, Bhaichung Bhutia, Tarundeep Rai, State’s own fund. Adequate funds have decided to provide housing The Government has sensitization seminars which has Chungda Sherpa, , have also been allocated for the for both rural and urban homeless initiated ‘A Day for Mother Earth’ succeeded in implanting the seed Nirmal Chettri, Komal Thatal, maintenance, construction, repair throughout the State. With this, we which is in tune with the deep of sensitivity towards sustainable Bikash Jairu and many more. It is and other activities to be carried are confident that every single reverence for nature and ecology cleanliness. Under the Jal Jeevan the State Government’s earnest out in 21 different religious citizen in the State has a roof over share by our people. Our forests Mission, with the slogan of ‘Har desire that world class facilities and institutions in the State. Sikkim is his head. are home for a host of rich Ghar Nal Se Jal’ my Government infrastructure are put in place to known for communal harmony and Emphasis is also being laid biodiversity; it is a source of food, will provide every household with enable our aspiring athletes to is also an oasis of peace and on capacity building and skill medicine and clean water for us. 55 LPCD through pipe connection reach the pinnacle of success in tranquility which we must maintain development of our youth. The We have performed well in terms called Functional Household Tap their respective fields. To facilitate and sustain for times to come. Government has initiated the of improving our forest cover and Connection (FHTC) which should this, the State Government has My fellow citizens, I have “Skilled Youth Start-up Scheme”. it is important to preserve and be functional for all time. initiated developmental works touched upon the important areas This scheme will provide subsidy protect our environment and My fellow citizens, for any such as up-gradation of play of focus of the State Government. to the young entrepreneurs who surroundings. society to progress and reach grounds in rural areas to promote I am confident that the State have acquired skill for carrying out Uplifting the sports sector is greater heights of glory, the youth rural sports talents, constructing Government’s dedication towards various entrepreneurship another area of focus of my who are the backbone of the world class Stadiums in each the people will result in fruitful activities. We have recently Government. We wish to see society play a pivotal role. It is of district, viz, Bhaichung Stadium at results and pay rich dividends in announced the Free UPSC Sikkim produce more athletes of utmost importance that they are Namchi, South Sikkim, Kyongsha the future. As I conclude, I would coaching to All India Service world repute such as Bhaichung provided the education, Stadium at Gyalshing, and Mangan like to extend my warm wishes to Aspirants in Sikkim in a bid to Bhutia, Tarundeep Rai, Chungda counselling and guidance to reach Public Ground in North Sikkim. the people and urge all of you to ensure that our youth are provided Sherpa, Sanju Pradhan, Nirmal their truest potential thereby Furthermore, I am happy to inform partake in the process of building with every avenue to achieve their Chettri, Bikash Jairu and many contributing significantly to the that under Khelo India, Reshithang a strong and prosperous Sikkim. dreams and reach the pinnacle of more. We aim to put in place all process of nation building. Apart Ground and Paljor Stadium have On 16th January, the COVID- success. infrastructure and world-class from strengthening the education been identified as Centres of 19 vaccination programme has The rate of pension has facilities for our aspiring athletes sector, the State Government has Excellence in Archery, Boxing, been started in Sikkim also. The been increased by my Government so that their hopes and aspirations initiated the “Skilled Youth Start- Athletics, and Football, first phase shall cover all health in addition to the pension provided realized. Recently, Shanti Rai, up Scheme”. This scheme will respectively. A Girls’ Sports workers and frontline workers like by the Government of India. The daughter of Sikkim has been provide subsidy to the young Academy at Soreng is also Police, Home Guards and Disaster Government with the object to successful in scaling one of the entrepreneurs who have acquired proposed by the State Government Relief Workers. Our citizens can provide a sense of security to our most challenging peaks of Eastern skill for carrying out various to motivate more girls to participate rest assured that Government is women has also reduced the age Nepal, Ama Dablam. entrepreneurship activities. For in various sports. fully committed to provide limit for availing Indira Gandhi We as a State have been skilling the youth, a Foreign To boost the morale of our vaccination support to all eligible National Widow Pension Scheme accorded heaps of praises for our Employment Training and spokespersons, Cash incentive persons. from 40 years to 21 years, while also peaceful and colourful mixture of Recruitment Institute (FETRI) will awards have been disbursed by Lastly, I extend my gratitude enhancing the rate substantially. culture, tradition and heritage. We be set up in the State which will the State Government. The State to all front-line workers of COVID- Likewise, the old-age pension has have maintained communal impart language training and equip Government also proposes to 19 who have selflessly and been increased from `1000 to ` harmony and have learnt from them with necessary skills to help initiate Community Centre sports fearlessly worked to keep us safe 1500 for the age between 60-70, ` each others’ varying traditions and them find opportunities in the programme with the view to during these difficult times. 2000 from `1500 for 70-80 and ` yet preserved our own. Passing on world market. Skill Development, encourage more participation of 2500 for those above 80. We are this legacy is one of our topmost therefore, is a major area of focus the citizens, especially the youth Jai Hind! Jai Sikkim! also going to introduce the One priorities. for the State Government. Free in the field of sports. Rural Sports- Rank One Pension in the State More importantly, I extend Contd from front page UPSC coaching to 50 All India I, (Inter constituency football) and from the year 2022. my gratitude to the Hon’ble Service Aspirants in Sikkim is also Rural Sports II, (Games and Sports Our policies... The Government has Governor of Sikkim, Shri Ganga being provided in this regard. in all GPUs) shall be given top formulated policies that are women- Prasad Ji, who has been proactive The State Government is priority for mass participation. already been completed. Similarly, centric and aim at uplifting them in guiding us since we formed the especially concerned about the Further, it is the State we have also opened the Foreign and ensuring their participation in Government. His concern towards welfare and socio-economic Government’s desire to initiate Registration office including Inner varied fields. In a first of its kind, Sikkim and for the welfare of the development of the vulnerable and Club Culture for all sports Line Permit at Rammam Checkpost the reservation has been made for people has always been second to marginalized sections of society disciplines in the State. Best three so international tourists can women in Tender Bids for none. and therefore aims at uplifting and sports clubs will be awarded Cash directly enter the state via this Government contractual works. A peaceful, happy and well- raising their standard of living by Prizes for their performances. particular checkpost and save time My Government further proposes developed State with respect for formulating and implementing Additionally, under the for their travel to Rangpo to create a Sikkim Women Police our Nature and rich cultural various programmes and schemes Chief Minister’s One- Mile Run, all checkpost. Special Task Force and urge heritage is what we aspire for. To aimed at their well-being. The schools shall conduct One Mile Revitalization of agricultural women to take benefit of this achieve this, I urge each citizen to Government of India maintains Run which will contribute in the and dairy farming is another area opportunity. be a proud and valuable member that the State Governments should fitness of the children. The State of focus. The Government recently The Government has laid of the society. I also urge everyone make a matching contribution to Government also proposes to provided incentives to the dairy impetus on building roads which to take full advantage of the the social pension disbursed. conduct provide Exposure Training farmers and also introduced is essential for the development of opportunities to gain from the However, it is felt that the amount to coaches and provide 30% cash awards like Milkman of the year to any region. With improved avenues that have been created. would still not account for the rise incentive to elite sports coaches promote dairy farming in the State. connectivity through quality and Build your dreams and collectively in the living cost over the past based on their performances at Similar incentives will be provided good-networked roads within the work towards making the State and decade. The State Government National and International Level to farmers producing Buckwheat, State, the journey time between the Nation stronger and shine has, hence, enhanced the existing competitions. Turmeric, Orange, Large destinations can be substantially even brighter. rate of pension substantially for In a bid to motivate the Cardamom and Ginger, to boost reduced. The re-commencement of JAI HIND! all age groups. For the sportsperson and to encourage and encourage small and marginal flights from Pakyong airport will beneficiaries under the Indira more participation, my Government farmers and bring about an overall also lead to mitigating transports SIkkIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) January 26, 2021 6

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