HERAL Vol. 64 No. 09 visit us at www.ipr.sikkim.gov.in (Tuesday) February 23, 2021 Regd. No.WB/SKM/01/2020-2022D Dr Lopsang Sangay calls on National Conference on Sikkim North Bengal Buddhist Conclave Gangtok February 22: National Conference on “Sikkim North Bengal Buddhist Conclave” was held at Manan Kendra, today. The programme was organized by Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) in collaboration with International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, New Delhi and supported by Ecclesiastical Department, . Gangtok, February 22: The the younger generation. The event was graced by President of the Central Tibet Dr Lopsang Sangay Chief Minister Mr. Prem Singh Administration, Dharamsala Dr informed the Chief Minister about Tamang as the chief guest. Lopsang Sangay called on the the proposed Nalanda University The Chief Minister, in his term. consolidation of the strategic area Chief Minister, Mr. Prem Singh at Bodh Gaya, Bihar. He added that address, expressed his pleasure to The Chief Minister further of the country. Tamang at his official residence at the has be part of the august event. He said said that in the Himalayan Region, In conclusion, he said that Mintokgang, today. donated 60-acre land for the same that Sikkim has always had the Buddhist heritage is undergoing a the government will work towards In the meeting, they purpose and will be based on the blessings of Guru Rimpoche in the rapid transformation in its polity, strengthening the traditional discussed the need to preserve ancient University. form of his profound teachings. He culture and socio-economic structures that will establish greater and conserve traditional practices, The Chief Minister thanked said that Buddhism permeates changes leading to strategic understanding and harmony knowledge and history. The Chief him for his visit and applauded the compassion and it should be our challenges, which is one of the among various Buddhist Minister recalled his visit to work done during his tenure which effort to carry out enlightened powerful factors for cultural communities for larger good of Dharamsala where he had concludes in May 2021 and activities in any way that will guide mobilization and social stability in humanity, peace and harmony. mentioned the initiative to send the wished him success in his future us ensuring benefit and well-being Himalayan region and will cultural team to learn Tibetan endeavours. Likewise, Dr Lopsang in both the short term and the long continue to play a key role in future Contd.on page 7 performing art and culture. He also also expressed his gratitude for the emphasized the importance of hospitality accorded to him and his th documenting oral history for its entourage. 6 Meeting of Governing Council of NITI preservation and also to educate Aayog FPOs receive transportation Gangtok, February 20: The Chief Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang attended the 6th Meeting of the vehicles for marketing purpose Governing Council of NITI Aayog, 2021 via Video Conference, today. The Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, Lt. Governors, CEO (NITI Aayog) and other officials were also present during the conference. The Chief Minister in his address expressed his gratitude towards the Prime Minister, Union Cabinet members for the efficient handling of the pandemic and also thanked the health professionals and security personnel for their selfless dedication as well as the economy. Further, he also stated geographical facts and other scientists, who were involved in important points identified by the various reasons and stressed the the process of vaccine NITI Aayog and the concerns of need for proper highway and road development. He applauded the the Government in this area. connectivity. fact that the country was able to He added that the farmers in Speaking about the New develop the vaccine at a record the state have been using Education Policy 2020, the Chief Gangtok, February 18: The transportation vehicles under time on such a large scale. Farmers Producers Organizations Mission Organic Value Chain sustainable and eco-friendly Minister stated that Sikkim is all He added that Sikkim has organic fertilizers. set to commence the policy as (FPOs) of the State received Development for North Eastern been recovering from the transportation vehicles for Region, Phase-1. He stated that Sikkim has a comprehensive as possible and onslaughts of the pandemic and single highway connecting it to the requested for the communication marketing purpose of the The vehicle keys were has also been able to curb the agricultural produce on the handed over to seven FPOs rest of the country and is number of positive cases in the frequently disrupted, owing to Contd.on page 4 occasion of the State Level namely Ragdong Tintek Organic state. While mentioning some of Stakeholder Workshop on Farmers Farmers Producers Coop. Society the achievements in the past year, Producers Organization, held at Ltd. Tumin, East Sikkim, he spoke about revamping the Pearls of Wisdom Manan Kendra, today. Khamdong Organic organic synergy of the State and The Chief Minister Mr. Prem Farmers Producers Cooperative deliberating ways to turn Sikkim “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you Singh Tamang (handed over the Society Ltd, Lingzey, East Sikkim, into the Green capital of India and Vehicle Keys to seven FPOs and Farmers Producers can.” also contribute to the Prime -Arthur Ashe flagged off the subsidised Contd.on page 6 Minister target of a 5 trillion SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) February 23, 2021 2 District Diary Entrepreneurship Development Programme Training for South Chief Minister attends Losar celebration and West Districts held Mangan, February 21: Chief He stated that the state , February 22: A three collaboration with DIC (S/W) The objective of the Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang government has been working day-long Entrepreneurship had the participation Entrepreneurship Development attended Losar celebration as the efficiently and would continue to Development Programme (EDP) of 27 beneficiaries under SYSS Programme training is to facilitate chief guest at Upper Rongong, do so for Sikkim, particularly in the Training for beneficiaries under from both South and West and develop entrepreneurial North Sikkim, today. The event was rural areas. He highlighted various the Skilled Youth Start-Up Districts. abilities among the beneficiaries organized by Rongong Youth schemes and works of the Scheme (SYSS) commenced in The inaugural session had under SYSS in order to aid them Club, North Sikkim. government and urged the people the Conference Hall of Karfectar, the presence of General Manager, to conceive, plan, initiate and The Chief Minister to work together as a community. today. The training organized by DIC (S/W) Jorethang Mrs. launch an economic activity or an expressed his joy and gratitude to He assured that the government Positron Computer Education Sukmaya Subba as the chief the Rongong Youth Club and the would create avenues and Institute, Gangtok in guest. Contd. on page 6 people of North district for inviting sincerely work towards propelling him to be a part of the celebrations. the state to newer heights. Coordination meeting for implementation of Aatma Nirbhar Sikkim Model Integrated Child Development Services held (ICDS) Centre inaugurated , February 22: A District Collector, (West), Mr. flagship programme, ‘Aatma coordination meeting with regard Agawane Rohan Ramesh chaired Nirbhar Bharat’ of the Ministry Gyalshing, February 17: A model centre having kindergarten to the implementation of Aatma the meeting. of Youth Affairs and Sports, Integrated Child Development facilities will act as a stepping Nirbhar Sikkim was held at the It may be mentioned that Government of India to inculcate Services (ICDS) Centre and stone for other districts as well Conference Hall of the Zilla Aatma Nirbhar Sikkim is a joint the entrepreneurship skills kindergarten section constructed to delve into such productive Panchayat Bhavan, Kyongsa, initiative of District among the students and youth, through NITI Aayog and Social effort. West Sikkim, today. Additional Administration and Nehru Yuva Welfare Department Government DC (West) Mr. Karma R. Contd. on page 6 Kendra, West Sikkim under the of Sikkim under aspirational Bonpo informed that ICDS centre district programme was having facility of kindergarten 1st Block Level Junior Olympic Games held at North Sikkim inaugurated today at Pelling, section was initiated to create West Sikkim, today. Mrs. Sarda convergence between ICDS and Mangan, February 22: The 1st Chairman for Sikkim Welfare The football final was Tamang, attended the event as pre - schooling facilities such as Block level Inter School Junior Commission Mr. N.T. Lepcha was played in the Under 14 and 17 the chief guest. lower and upper kindergarten. Olympic Games under “Sports for the chief guest for the boys categories. The winners The event also drew light Government Contractor Mr. Peace and Development,” Khelo programme. were: Under 14 boys- Thingchim on the technical report stating Narayan Khatiwada who had India 2020-2021 was held in Naga The event consisted of Secondary School, Under 17 that the two storied ICDS Centre executed ICDS centre’s Public Ground, today. It was various sports activities such as boys- Mangan Senior Secondary having kindergarten section was construction project, Mrs. Seema organized by the Department of Athletics, Archery, Boxing, School. constructed at the cost of 28 Subba AWW Dentam ICDS, Mrs. Sports and Youth Affairs (North) Badminton, Football, Karate, The winners were lakhs. Phumden Subba AWW Pelling Government of Sikkim sponsored Taekwondo and Table Tennis. distributed prize and certificates. Mrs. Sarda Tamang in her ICDS and Mr. Hom Bahadur Karki by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Taekwondo and Boxing Mangshila Senior Secondary address said that the initiative who donated his private Sports, Government of India. 14 demonstration were also School took home the “team taken by West District in regard residency for running ICDS, were schools participated in the event. displayed. champion” trophy of GPUs. to establishment of model ICDS felicitated on the occasion. Block level first inter school junior olympic games concludes 32nd National Road Safety month observed Gyalshing, February 22: The the chief guest. matches of under-14 and 17 boys Namchi, February 16: The 32nd Road Safety a walkathon was also closing ceremony of five days Mr. Megnath Subba and girls were played, where in National Road Safety month was flagged off by DC (South) Mr. M. long block level first inter school congratulated and appreciated Under-14 boys category Dodak observed at Central Park, Namchi, Bharani Kumar from Namchi junior olympic games under the efforts of the participants. He Secondary School bagged the today. Organized by South Central Park. “Sports for Peace and further said that, winning and prize. While in Under-14 girls District Administrative Centre It maybe mentioned that Development” 2020-2021 was losing is a part of the game, Bojek Junior High School was and supported by National National Road Safety Month aims held at the playground of Soreng participation matters the most. declared the winner and in under- Highways and Infrastructure to create awareness about Road Senior Secondary School, today. The competition witnessed 17 boys Buriakhop Senior Development Corporation safety and reduce Road accidents The event was organised by the the participation of more than five Secondary School won the Limited which is under Ministry in the country. Furthermore, Department of Sports and Youth hundred students from fifteen match. of Road Transport & Highways, awareness about the causes of Affairs, Soreng under the reputed schools under Soreng The event also witnessed Government of India, had the road accidents and measures to direction of Chief Minister in Block to showcase the talent in the four final matches of presence of DC (South) Mr. M. prevent them will be highlighted collaboration with Rural table tennis, athletic, football, badminton where Don Bosco Bharani Kumar, SP (South) Mr. as a part of this safety month. Development Department. karate and badminton. Malbasay and Himalayan Thakur Thapa, Police, Traffic Additionally, awareness-creation The Advisor for Sports and The event saw the final Academy were declared the personnels and other activities like walkathons, Youth Development Board match of football and badminton winner. stakeholders. seminars and many other (SYDB) Mr. Megnath Subba was simultaneously. The four football As, a part of 32nd National ventures will also be taken up. TB forum meeting held in Mangan Meeting of District Skill Committee held Mangan, February 19: A TB suggested that a pilot project for and awareness. He maintained Gyalshing, 19 February: A ADC (West) in his briefing, Forum meeting under the basic testing for tuberculosis, that documentation for every meeting of District Skill highlighted the skill development National Tuberculosis using a systematic and structured process has to be carried out Committee for upliftment of Skills scheme, and said that committee Elimination Programme (NTEP) a setup, with help from ASHA and efficiently. He urged the NGOs Acquisition and Knowledge should work efficiently. He also public health initiative of Aganwadi workers could be and Panchayats to work towards Awareness for Livelihood suggested to identify the Government of India was held at planned and carried out to involving the community Promotion (SANKALP) was held requirements of skills in and District Administrative Complex, identify patients and through awareness programmes at the Office of District Collector around the rural areas and to Mangan, today. It was chaired by recommended that patient and activities for better detection West, Gyalshing, today. ensure quality jobs to the the District Collector (North), Mr. profiling (mode of infection, area, and prevention. He concluded The main agenda of the participants. Tenzing. T. Kaleon. age-group etc) would help his note by saying that the meeting was to broaden the He mentioned that the The objective of the immensely in combating TB. He functions and responsibility of training space and improve the NHPC and industries meeting was to discuss in detail stated that financial incentives the committee has to be skill development efforts in India. representatives play a vital role the steps, procedures and SOPs would be provided to those continuous and consistent for The meeting was attended in identification of the skills. He to work towards eliminating health and Aganwadi workers effective results. by the ADC (West), Mr. Agawane asked the committee to come up tuberculosis by 2022 (in Sikkim). who would help in the collection TB Champions shared their Rohan Ramesh along with with proposals that would create It may be mentioned that the of samples, based on the number personal experiences of living SDMs, BDOs of West district and reciprocity between skilled Government of India aims for the of samples they collect. He also with tuberculosis and overcoming concerned Officers. individuals and the industries. same goal for the entire country said that it is important to it while Panchayats and members by 2025. corroborate reports and results of the NGOs shared their DC (North) emphasized on before finalizing the data for experiences of working for the the importance of awareness and record. He asked the DTO to community and what propels Read and Advertise the stigma that is associated with render plan of action with help them to get involved in causes tuberculosis. He said that it is the from other line departments and like this. SP(N) added that the in priority of the committee to draft sectors. He also emphasized on measures to be taken should be a systematic and practical SOP the importance of dissemination practical and that as a under the guidance of the Chief of information, advising that one community, it is the responsibility Sikkim Herald Medical Officer and DTO that should take full advantage of to be active and aware. covers all areas of need. He also technology for communication SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) February 23, 2021 3

Government of Sikkim Government of Sikkim Culture Department Office of the District Collector Gangtok-737101,Sikkim District Administrative Centre Ref No:127/SA&M/CD Dated: 16/02/2021 Rabdentse, West Sikkim ·737113 APPEAL No.68/DC(W) Dated: 15/02/2021. The State government is presently working to establish the first ever Sikkim State Museum at Gangtok. NOTICE INVITING E-TENDER This prestigious project will celebrate and showcase the richness of our State’s enduring history, distinct Electronic bids are invited from qualified bidders by Office of the culture and heritage. Once established, this Museum will be a premiere destination for scholars and District Collector, (West Sikkim) on behalf of of Sikkim discerning members of society including the visiting tourists. for “Development Implementation of Education Monitoring & Therefore, the Culture Department would like to appeal to everyone to extend all possible support by Management Information System for West District (Sikkim)”. For details and request of bids and subsequent communication, donating old photographs, documents and objects of historical importance for displaying in the State please visit the websites https://sikkimtender.gov.in/nicgep/app and Museum. Credit for such donations will be displayed along with the artifacts. Further, if desired, full https://sikkim.gov.in/home. ownership of the artifacts may be retained by the donors themselves. (Karma R. Bonpo) IAS This appeal is made to citizens at large to come forward positively and Join hands to help establish the District Collector-cum-District Magistrate, State Museum as a collaborative effort to ensure continuity of our cultural uniqueness and importance. R.O. No.244/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21, Dt:18/02/21

Contact: Additional Director Government of Sikkim 94743-49100 (State Archives) Social Justice and Welfare Department 98320-14600 Culture Department Samaj Kalyan Bhawan, Lumsey 5th Mile 83720-38127 Govt. of Sikkim. No.GOS/33/SJ&WD/WD/East Date:05/02/2021 R.O. No.242/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21, Dt:17/02/21 NOTICE Government of Sikkim EKLAVYA MODEL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL, PARKHA, EAST SIKKIM. (Under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India) Health and Family Welfare Department. Eklavya Model Residentail School (EMRS) Parkha situated at Namchi South Sikkim Thekabong, East Sikkim being run under the sponsorship of the Memo No:389/ACCT/H&FW DATED: 09/02/2021 Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India is committed to cater NOTICE NIVITING TENDER relevant and quality education to the rural-tribal children ensuring all- round development for building their future bright and secure. 1. Sealed rate quotation are invited from the intrested registered local firms for the supply of Application are invited from Tribal students belonging to East Sikkim miscellaneous items to District Hospital Namchi, Primary Health Sub Centers of South District for the only for Entrance Test in Class VI for the academic session 2021- period of FY 2021-22. 2022 (60 seats, i.e. 30 Boys and 30 Girls) and to avail golden 2. The supply order will be placed on as and when required basis. Firms should have outlet/ werehouse at Namchi Bazar, South Sikkim. opportunity to join the school with residential facilities. 3. Rate should be quoted FOR DESTINATION i.e District Hospital Namchi. Candidate fulfilling the following Eligibility Criteria may submit 4. Rate quoted should be exclusive of GST and CESS. application Forms from 09/02/2021 to 09.03.2021 during Office hours:- 5. The quotation/Tender shall be opened on 10/03/2021 by the Tender Selection Committee on the · Applicants must belong to Tribal Community and should be born presence of participating firms who may like to be present. after 01.01.2009. 6. Security Deposit of `1.00.000/-( Rupees One lakh only) in the form of TDR(refundable) drawn in · Applicants must have passed Class V in 2020-2021 sessions favour of Sr Accounts Officer District Hospital, Namchi should be attached along with the quotation. from any recognized School or Government School. 7. Tender Form along with the list of items will be available in the office of Sr. Accounts Officer District · Applicants must qualify the Entrance Test (EMREST) in March 2021. Hospital, Namchi on production of challan for `5000/- (Rupees Five thouand only) as the cost of the · 5% Seats reserved for persons with disability. However they have tender Form(non refundable) deposited in the State bank of Sikkim under Revenue head of Account - to secure minimum 40% in entrance test. 0210-Medical & Public health -800- Other Receipts( Cost of Tender From for supply of miscellaneous · 20% Seats reserved for students belonging to BPL family. They items) should possess Ration Card for PHH category. However, they have 8. Firm registration Certificate, valid Trade Licence for the sale of miscellaneous ites, latest GST to secure minimum 40% in entrance test. registration should be produced for obtaibibg Tender forms. · 5% Seats reserved for orphans & single parented children, 9. “QUOTATION FOR THE SUPPLY OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR DISTRICT HOSPITAL NAMCHI abandoned children and must secure minimum 40% in entrance test. 2021-22” should be written in bold letters on the top of the envelope. · 5% Seats reserved for students excelling in games/ sports & 10. Incomplete quotation / lack of essential documents as required at 8 above shall be rejected. extra cirriculum activities and they must secure minimum 40% in 11. Issue of Tender forms 01.03.2021 to 05.03.2021. entrance test. Such candidates shall be tested in thier fields too. 12. Submission of Teder forms / quotation - 08.03.2021 till 4 p.m. · Students belonging to transgender community shall be given 13. Use of white ink on the tender form will lead to automatic cancellation of tender bid. reserved seats subject to securing 40% marks in the entrance test. 14. The department reserves the right to reject any or all the quotation without any reason thereof. · Relevant documents to prove degree of disability and poor . economic conditions should be submitted which shall be Chief Medical Officer scrutinized by the concerned authorities. Health & Family WelfareDeptt. PHOTOCOPIES OF FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE R.O. No.235/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21(A)(i), Dt:11/02/21 Namchi,South Sikkim SUBMITTED WHILE APPLYING. 1. CCE Card of Class V (2020) Government of Sikkim 2. Birth Certificate Health and Family Welfare Department. 3. Income Certificate of father Namchi South Sikkim 4. Tribal certificate of father Sealed quotations are invited from insterested registered firms with valid lincense for the supply of 5. SSC/COI of father dietary materials Yangang, Ravongla Jorethang, Temi, Melli, Namthang & Bermiok PHCs for the period of 6. Aadhaar Card 1st April, 2021 to 31st March 2022. 7. Recently taken two (2) Passport sixe photographs of the students. SL. NO PARTICULARS QTITY RATE REMARKS · Application Forms will be available in the Office of the Joint th 1 RICE KG Secretary/ Welfare Officer (East) at Bal Bhawan, Lumshey 5 Mile 2 MUSTARD OIL KG and Headmaster, Government Jr. High School Parkha on payment of 3 MUSURI DAL . KG `150/- in cash as entrance examination fee during office hours from 4 SALT (IODISED) KG 10.02.2021 to 09.03.2021. 5 SUGAR KG · Date of Entrance Test: 15.03.2021 6 MEAT (CHICKEN) KG · Venue: Government Jr. High School, Parkha, East Sikkim. 7 EGGS (BROILER) DOZEN · Contact Number: 8 TEA LEAF KG Joint Secretarv/Welfare Officer (East) - 89184-74021 9 SEAONAL GREEN VEGETABLES KG Headmaster, Parkha Jr. High School - 73848-81678 10 BREAD(LOAF) KG Welfare Inspector (East) - 90021-36970 & 89722-76170 11 SPICES KG 12 HALDI/TURMERIC KG Joint Secretary/Welfare Officer (East) 13 PATATOES KG Welfare Division 14 MILK KG R.O. No.220/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21(i), Dt:05/02/21 15 KEROSENE OIL LTR. Government of Sikkim TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Home Department, Tashiling Secretariat 1. Security deposit in the form of TDR `5000/- (Rupees five thousand only) for the PHC in favour of Gangtok Sr.Accounts Officer cum Drawing & Disbursing Officer, Health & F.W. Department, South Sikkim should No.256/GEN/HOME Dated:02/02/2021 be attached with the quotations. 2. The rate once quoted should not be varied once the rate is accepted. NOTICE 3. The supply must not interrupt under any circumstances. Shri Bijay Tamang, Driver of Sikkim House, Guwahati under Home 4. In the event of branch of any of the clause above by the successful supplier during his tenure of Department is absenting from his duty since 19.11.2020 without supply the security deposit shall be forfeited and declared as defaulter. applying for leave and his whereabouts is not known. He, is therefore, 5. The sealed quotation should reach the office of the undersigned by 12 noon or before 8th March 2021. directed to report to Home Department within 10 days of publication The quotation will be opened on the 10th March 2021 in presence of supplier who wishes to be of this notice failing which disciplinary action will be initiated against present. him exparte. All his family members, friends and well wishers are 6. The authority reserves the right to accept or reject to any or all tender without assigning any reason requested to kindly convey the content of this notice to him. thereof. Chief Medical Officer Under Secretary (Adm.) Health & Family WelfareDeptt. Home Department R.O. No.235/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21(B)(i), Dt:11/02/21 Namchi,South Sikkim R.O. No.219/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21(i), Dt:04/02/21 SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) February 23, 2021 4

Government of Sikkim “Sikkim Utsav” celebrated State Pollution Control Board Kolkata, February 12: The Eastern gathering on the various initiatives Ref. No. 1756/SPCB Dated:19/02/2021 Zonal Cultural Centre, Kolkata, undertaken by the State EMPLOYMENT NOTICE Ministry of Culture, Government Government for the preservation Applications are invited from the eligible local candidates for filling up of following posts in the State of India organized a three days and propagation of the Culture and Pollution Control Board, Government of Sikkim through viva voce, purely on contractual basis for a period festival “Sikkim Utsav” to Heritage of the different ethnic of 01 (one) year. celebrate the rich communal and communities of the State and Sl. Name of Post Minimum Educational No. of posts Consolidated Pay cultural diversity of Sikkim. The handed over certificates and No. Qualification per month festival was inaugurated by the tokens to the participants during 1. Junior Scientific MSc. in Botany/ Zoology/ 02 `25,000/- per chief guest, Padma Shree Dr. the closing ceremony on February Assistant Chemistry/ Bio-Chemistry/ month Sushovan Bandopadhyay on 14. Ecology & Environment 12.02.2021 at Shilpagram The Sikkim contingent Sangralaya, Shantiniketan, comprised of folk artistes of Desirable experience or qualifications: Kolkata, today. Mr. Sonam Sherpa, Culture Department and NGOs a. Field work experience in the field of environment/ pollution control related subjects. Chairman Sikkim Culture Heritage from various parts of the State. The b. Good communication skill in Nepali and English. and Communal Harmony Board, cultural troupe was led by the c. Physically fit for touring in mountainous region. was the guest of honour during Officer in Charge, Mr. Bhawani Pd. d. Knowledge of Environmental Acts & Laws. the three day function. Ghimiray, Officer on Special Duty Candidates must submit the application in the format given along with the following documents: Speaking on the occasion, and Mrs. Chung Chung Chettri, 1. Copy of certificate of Identification/Sikkim Subject. Dr. Sushovan Bandopadhyay, Under Secretary. The cultural 2. Attested copies of educational qualification from Class X onwards. during the inaugural function, said troupe from Sikkim enthralled the 3. Work experience certificate, if any. that Sikkim is a beautiful State audience with a colourful display 4. Copy of valid employment card. endowed with a rich cultural of traditional folk dances of 5. All other relevant supporting documents. heritage. The festival ‘Sikkim different ethnic communities Received applications will be scrutinized, and short listed candidates will be called to appear before Utsav’ is organized to celebrate including Bhutia, Lepcha, and the selection committee for viva voce which will be held in the last week of March 2021. No TA/DA will be and showcase the rich cultural Nepali, and other items which was paid for attending the interview. diversity of the State as well as to well received by the gathering. In order to maintain social distancing in the current pandemic situation, scanned copy of the filled in provide a platform to showcase the The programme also showcased applications along with attested photocopies of all requisite documents should be sent by email to talents of the budding folk artists traditional food items, paintings [email protected] on or before 10th March 2021. of Sikkim to the rest of the country. by local artistes, and display of Detailed advertisement and application form can be downloaded from the website: spcb.sikkim.gov.in, Chairman, Mr. Sonam handloom and handicraft items sikenvis.nic.in Sherpa in his address, apprised the from the State. For further details, please contact: +91 8145896063. Contd. from front page management of various issues like climate change impact, act as a State Pollution Control Board th global centre of research on bio- Government of Sikkim. 6 Meeting ... diversity and naturopathy. Apart R.O. No.249/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21, Dt:19/02/21 issues to be resolved at the earliest. from these topics, he also reiterated Government of Sikkim He reiterated the fact that the poor that the North East Industrial internet connectivities needs to be Development Scheme of 2018 Health and Family Welfare Department improved and enhanced from 10 which has been beneficial for the Tashiling Secretariat, Gangtok MBPS to at least 1GBPS. He also region in numerous ways should No. 1919 / H & FW; Dated: 4th Feb. 2021 requested for the speedy be increased for another 10 years, WALK - IN - INTERVIEW implementation of all the Eight so the states can further gain from I. Eligible candidates having following qualifications and possessing the pre-requisite documents Digital Thrust Areas identified by it. may walk – in for interview for filling-up of 05 (five) posts of Staff Nurse and 04 (four) posts of Hemodialysis the ‘Digital North East Vision- The Chief Minister Technician on adhoc basis for an initial period of 02 (two) years in Dialysis Unit, STNM Hospital, Sochagang, 2022. requested the Prime Minister to East Sikkim. The Chief Minister also consider the points raised by him II. The detail of the posts are furnished as under: suggested the concept of during his address and also SL. Name of Post Number Age Eligibility condition Monthly Mountain Ports with knowledge, welcomed his suggestions and No. of Post Limit emolument nature, technology and green ideas regarding the same. He 01 02 03 04 05 06 industries as the centre of concluded by saying that India is 01 Staff Nurse 05 18-40 Class XII passed from a recognised board `18, 000/ - attraction. This can act as an capable of any achievement and years with Diploma in General Nurse and Midwi- per month integrating factor across the has to lead the way for the greater fery Training with minimum period of 03 mountain system and a hub for the global good. (three) years from any recognised institutes and registration with State Nursing Council Office of Additional Director 02 Hemodialysis 04 18-40 Class XII Science from a recognized board ` 18, 000/ - Department of AH &VS Technician years with Diploma in Hemodialysis Technology per month DAC, Rabdentse with minimum period of 02 (two) years from any recognized institutes Gyalshing, West Sikkim 03 Total 09 - -- Memo No: 844/AH &VS(W) Dated:22/02/2021 Quotation III. Required documents: Sealed quotations are hereby invited from the eligible supplier/ (i) Sikkim Subject Certificate / Certificate of Identification firm of west District for supply of the following subject to the term & (ii) Community Certificate condition below. (iii) Valid Employment Card 1. Milch Cow (Jersey/Siri breed) 150 nos. (iv) School Certificate/ School mark – sheet (Class X & XII) (v) Certificate/ Diploma in relevant subject Terms &Conditions:- (vi) Registration Certificate from State Nursing Council (for Staff Nurse) 1. The suppliers/firms should be registered under West District IV.Scheduled date for Walk – in – Interview: with valid License issued by the competent authority & must be th (i) Date: 17 Feb. 2021, Wednesday (Hemodialysis Technician) registered under GST. th (ii) Date: 18 Feb. 2021, Thursday (Staff Nurse) 2. The quotations must be supported with TDR of `187,500/- (iii) Venue : Conference Hall, Health Secretariat, Gangtok 3. The quotation must be supported by valid resident certificate (iv) Timing : 10 : 30 A. M. onwards issued by concerned Gram Panchayat. [N. B.: The candidates should come with original documents alongwith one Xerox set at the time of 4. The quotation should reach to the office of the undersigned interview] before 2. p.m of 4th march 2021. Sd/ - 5. The sealed quotations shall be opened on 04-02-2021 at 4 p.m Under Secretary to the Government of Sikkim in presence of the committee constituted. Health & Family Welfare Department 6. The committee has reserved the right to accept or reject the R.O. No.221/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21(i), Dt:05/02/21 quotations/bid without assigning any reasons thereof. By Order. Government of Sikkim Dr. N. M Cintury Building & Housing Department Additonal Director (w) No.01/405/B&H/North/20-21/190/SE/NE-bldgs- Dated:22/02/2021 Deptt. of AH&VS, DAC, Rabdentse. Corrigendum R.O. No.251/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21, Dt:22/02/21 The notice inviting tender no.:01/GOS/B&H/North/2020-21/185/SE/NE, dated:17.02.2021, that was published stands cancelled till further notice. Log on Superintending Engineer (N/E) Building & Housing Department to Government of Sikkim www.ipr.sikkim.gov.in R.O. 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Government of Sikkim Orientation programme on Block and Food & Civil Supplies Department District Level Development Planning N.I.T.No:01/F&CSD/W DATED:15/02/2021 NOTICE INVITING TENDER conducted (Referred to in paragraph 9.7) For and on behalf of the Governor of Sikkim, Assistant Engineer (West), Food & Civil Supplies Department, Gangtok, February 18: A day- World Water Day 2021 through the invites sealed tenders from the eligible contractors as per the Notification No. 515/R&B/PWD/Secy, Dated long orientation programme on hands of Minister Mr. Sonam 12th June, 2018 for the work as listed below: Block and District Level Lama. Amount of Amount of Development Planning was Session on Panchayati Raj Bank Earnest conducted here at Janta Bhawan, and Decentralization, Process and SI. Name of work Value put to Completion receipt Money @ Gangtok, today. methodology for Block and No tender Time for cost 2.50% For The programme was District Development Planning, Jal organized by State Institute of Jeevan Mission, issues (```) of tender issue of Rural Development and encompassing General documents tender form Panchayati Raj, Rural Administration of MGNREGA, (```) (```) Development Department (RDD), SGAY, CMGAY, PMAY, and 1 2 3 4 5 6 Government of Sikkim in Swaccha Bharat Mission, SRLM 1 Construction of Meditation `18,21,057.00 1 month 1000 ` 45,526.00 collaboration with Directorate of and Mission Antodaya were Centre a Rabdentse in Panchayati Raj, RDD, Government deliberated during the technical West Sikkim. of Sikkim. session of the programme. Minister for RDD, Mr. The session started with the TIME SCHEDULE Sonam Lama graced the occasion presentation of Principal Chief i) Date for submission of application with Bank Receipt 01/03/2021- 02/03/2021 upto 1500 hrs. for as the chief guest. The main Engineer, Mr. K. P. Sharma who issue of Tender Documents (excluding the Tender Form) objective of the programme was deliberated on operation and ii) Date of issue of Tender Form:04/03/2021 upto 1500hrs. to orient the participants on the maintenance of all rural water iii) Date and Time for submission of Tender 05/03/2021 upto 1200hrs roles of all stakeholders in supply schemes sanctioned under iv) Date and Time of opening of Tender 05/03/2021, 1400hrs. devising block and district Jal Jeeven Mission. He urged all development plan in consonance attendance on importance of CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT: with the advisory of Ministry of preparation of village action plan, 1. The intending tenders/contractors should apply in writing for issue of tender documents. The Panchayati Raj, Government of user charges and achievement of application would invariably be signed by the contractor himself/herself. The tender document will not be Sikkim. FHTC (Functional Household Tap issued to any person other than the intending tender. The application shall be submitted initially for each Minister Mr. Sonam Lama in Collection) . work listed above with all required documents. his address said that the Special Secretary, Mr. Sarika 2. The application should be submitted to the Office of the Assistant Engineer (W), Food & Civil Supplies programme was vital for the Pradhan Rural Development Department. department and the State as a Department, dwelt upon the Sikkim 3. The applicants should enclose attested copies of the Validated/Updated Contractor Enlistment whole. He stressed that the BDOs Garib Awas Yojana, MG-NREGA, Certificate, Professional Tax Clearance Certificates along with the application, Affidavit in Non-Judicial and officers at BAC were the Swacchh Bharat Mission and paper. It is mandatory to produce the Original validated/updated Enlistment Certificate during sale/issue crucial link between the rural urged all participants to comply of the Tender Document for verification. people and the Government and, with the advisory issued by head 4. The prescribed Non-Transferable Tender Documents (excluding the Tender Form) can be obtained therefore, asked them to take their office for effective implementation during the period specified in (From the Office of the District Civil Supplies Officer, Food & Civil Supplies role seriously. He also requested of schemes. Deputy Secretary, Department, on production of requisite Bank receipt of the State of Sikkim towards the cost of Tender the Panchayats to work in Rural Development Department Document (non- refundable) under the receipt Head 0408-Food Storage and Warehousing-101-Food. coordination with ADCs and BAC Mr. Sisum Bhutia took session on 5. The Tender Documents, including the Tender Form with quoted offer should be placed in a sealed officers for strengthening the rural Mission Antodhaya and Pradhan cover with the name of the Tenderers and the name of the work superscripted on it. Supporting documents development process. Mr. Lama Mantri Awas Yojana and apprised listed at SL 3 above should be enclosed with the offer. further emphasized on completion the gathering on progress of the 6. Sealed tenders may be deposited in the Tender Box in the office of the District Civil Supplies Officer, of all pending projects and timely programme in the state. Food & Civil Supplies Department, on the date and within the time indicated above. completion of all ongoing projects Director (Panchayat), Mr. 7. Tenders will be opened by a Tender Opening Committee as prescribed by the Government in the like SGAY, CMRHM etc. for overall Prabhaker Rai discussed on the presence of the tenderness on the date and time indicated above. development of the State. In his process and methodologies to be 8. The Tendered should sign on every page of the tender documents as Acceptance of the General concluding address, Mr. Lama adopted for preparation of block Direction and Conditions of Contract and other laid down norms. requested the department to work and district level plan for overall 9. In case of any discrepancy in rate(s) printed in the Schedule of Rates and Quantities issued with the as a cohesive unit covering one development of all tiers of tender document, rates as per approved Schedule of Rates will be taken as correct. For items outside the another’s shortcomings. Panchayati Raj System in the state. SOR, the rates shall be as per the technically checked estimate/analysis. Decision of the Principal Chief Principal Secretary, RDD, He emphasized on coordination all Engineer cum Secretary/ Head of the Department will be final in this regard. Mr. C. S. Rao, in his address elected representatives and 10. The Work value, scope and quantum of work are subject to change, the contractor shall execute the guided the house in the functionaries to deliver the true work as per the directives of the Department. No claim on this account shall be entertained whatsoever. If preparation of Block Development essence of decentralization as any extra claim is made, it shall be as per the agreement rates. Plan and District Panchayat envisaged on the constitution of 11. Avoidable damages due to negligence of the contractor shall be at his own risk and cost. The Development Plan. He also urged India. Department shall not be liable for payment of such damages (if any), including accidents to labourer at all officials to focus on improving He also apprised the site. their coordination with gathering on the time line for 12. The work should commence within 15 days from the date of issue of work Order. Panchayats as well as the preparation of block and district 13. All the conditions as mentioned in the NIT shall be deemed to be a part of the agreement to be coordination between the Zilla development plan which are to be th entered with the contractor. Security deposit shall be collected by deductions from the running bills of the Panchayats and Gram Panchayats. completed by 15 March 2021 and contractor @5% of the value of work done. The inaugural programme uploaded in egram Swaraj portal 14. Damages to properties in and around the work site must be avoided at all cost. The contractor shall also included cheque distribution of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, be held responsible for any acts of negligence and shall be made to make good the damages. of `3 lakhs for Child Empowering Government of India. GPU and Child Empowerment Director, SIRD & PR, Mr. Assistant Engineer (W) Centre initiated by State Institute Bishal Mukhia who has been Food & Civil Supplies Department of Rural Development and nominated as State Nodal Officer R.O. No.243/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21, Dt:18/02/21 Panchayati Raj and Directorate of for preparation of District Panchayati Raj, RDD, Government Development Plan urged Government of Sikkim of Sikkim. A total number of participants to actively take part Twenty Five GPUs from across the in every training programme Excise Department State were selected to undertake organized by the institute M.G. Marg Gangtok-737 101 this initiative for Child protection An interaction session [email protected]. and empowerment. The among the members of the house No.35/Excise Date:15/02/2021 programme also included also took place at the conclusion NOTICE launching of Website of of the programme. Shri. Pratap Sharma, S/o Bishnu Prasad Sharma, R/o Rowtey Rumtek, East Sikkim working as Head SIRD&PR, and Campaign for Constable under Excise Department in Head Office, Gangtok has been absenting from his official duty w.e.f. 03.12.2020 till date, without any information and leave application. His whereabouts are also not Kutse Shegu th known thereof. The 49 day Kutse Shegu of late Chum Dr. Chimi Denma Pulger wife of Yapa Pempo T. Pulger of Dhallam Kothi, Daramdin, West He is directed to report to the Office of the undersigned within 15 days of publication of this notice, Sikkim falls on 4th March, 2021. failing which Disciplinary action shall be initated against him in accordance with the provisions laid down We would also like to express our gratitude to all family members in the Sikkim Government Servant’s (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1985. and well wishers for their healing prayers and compassionate support All his family members, relatives, friends and well wishers are requested to convey the contents of this during our bereavement. notice to him and advise him to report to duty immediately. All family members, friends and well wishers are requested to join us in prayer at Dhallam kothi, Daramdin on 4th March, 2021. Joint Secretary Excise Department Pulger family Dhallam Kothi, R.O. No.247/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21(ii), Dt:18/02/21 Daramdin, West Sikkim. 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Contd. from front page Minister stated that the address reiterated the emphasis Krishi Vigyan Kendra laid by the State Government on Government will implement every Gyaba, West Sikkim FPOs... scheme on public participation the development of Agriculture (An autonomous organization under the administrative basis to ensure that the sector in the State. He said that Cooperative Society Ltd. East control of Agriculture Dept. (Govt. of Sikkim) beneficiaries take ownership and agriculture and horticulture Sikkim, Kitam Kamrang Wok Email:[email protected],Ph-03595-251111 preserve the project. He also continue to remain the focus area Omchu Organic Growers Memo No:2064/KVK/2020-21/West Date:18/02/2021 Cooperative Society Ltd, South highlighted on the Production of the Government. He informed Sikkim, Assangthang Poklok Incentive scheme of the that the process for creating more INVITATION FOR QUOTATION Denchung Organic Growers Government on five crops namely FPOs in the State is underway for Sealed quotations are invited from reputed firms/suppliers for Cooperative Society Ltd. cardamom, ginger, buckwheat, which he urged to the existing supply of Bee Hives and other essential tools and equipments for Denchung, South Sikkim, orange and turmeric. He urged the FPOs to provide their support and promotion of Apiculture (Bee-Keeping) for development of organic Rinchenpong Organic Producers members of the FPOs to ensure cooperation. He also called for the farming at Tashiding-Chongrang, West Sikkim listed as under:- Cooperative Society Ltd., West optimum utilisation of the need to encourage the stagnant Sl PERTICULARS QUANTITY UNIT Sikkim and Melli Dara Kateng transportation vehicles to connect FPOs to revitalize themselves to No Organic Growers Cooperative the farmers of the area by work towards strengthening their 1. Modern Bee hives, 205 Number Society, South Sikkim. It may be transporting their products to the economy. The Minister called for Newton B Type mentioned here that the remaining recognised marketing agencies. He the need to increase productivity (Made up of Tuni) Twenty-One FPOs out of total assured every possible support to with the utilisation of barren land 2 Bee-Viel 110 Number Twenty-Eight FPOs constituted in farmers from the Government so that the state of Sikkim can 3 Swarm-catcher bag 100 Number the state, will also be receiving the provided they work sincerely. He realize the dream of making a self- 4 Hive tools 101 Number subsidised vehicles under appealed to the FPOs to make best reliant state through Agriculture, 5 Gloves 111 Numbe MOVCD-NER. use of the shops/outlets allotted Horticulture and Livestock 6 Hive cleaning brush 100 Number The State Government also by the Government in the capital. Farming Sector. He also urged (Hard) provided compensation from the He called for the need to realise FPOs to be more proactive to 7 Hive cleaning brush 100 Number Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to the the vision of Atmanirbhar Sikkim initiate cluster farming and cover (Soft) floriculturists and flower growers in the agriculture sector. The Chief maximum area to enhance farmers 8 Queen gate 180 Number who had to bear losses during the Minister also appealed to the membership. 9 Smoker 30 Number lockdown period. A total of 282 farming community to avail of the Earlier, Secretary, Agriculture 10 Honey Extractor 15 Number flower growers were handed over benefits of schemes like PM Kisan Department, Mr. Rinzing Chewang 11 Hexo blade 100 Number cheques by the Chief Minister. Samman Nidhi, Ayushman Bharat Bhutia in his welcome address 12 Sharp Knife 100 Number The Chief Minister in his and numerous other schemes. briefed about the objective of the 13 Queen cage 100 Number address stressed on the He informed that the programme and also highlighted 14 Comb Foundation sheet 13 Number importance of the programme as it Government has enhanced the rate the ongoing schemes and (Apis cerena) helps raise the much-needed of Old Age Pension in various age programmes under the Department awareness about the multiple categories. He informed that the for the benefit of farmers in the Terms & Conditions: schemes under the central and Department of Social Welfare is State. He informed that the 1. Sealed quotations should reach the office of Sr. Scientist & Head, state Government for the benefit verifying the anomalies in the programme was organized to Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Gyaba, West Sikkim on or before 5th March of the farming community. He distribution of the scheme and honour the FPOs from throughout 2021 lately by 1:00 pm and will be opened on same day at 3:00 pm. appealed to the members of the making immediate corrections. In the State for their hard work and to 2. The quoted rate shall be inclusive of all taxes. FPOs to gather all the required conclusion, the Chief Minister provide them encouragement. He 3. The supply shall be made in F.O.R. Destination. information about these schemes stated that the success of any informed that the Government has 4. Any unforeseen expenses like import duties, insurance will not from this workshop. He added that scheme depends on public been providing support to 25800 paid in extra. time has come to keep agriculture participation. He urged the FPOs beneficiaries throughout the State 5. The quotation should be accompanied by Valid Trade License, as first priority to augment the to take ownership of their in the form of inputs, technological Firm registration, GST Registration Certificate and GST Clearance. support etc. income and to earn the livelihood. respective areas and uplift the 6. The tender selection committee reserve rights to accept or reject The programme concluded He urged the farming community economy. He announced that the the quotation without assigning any reason thereof. to grab the unlimited opportunities best performing FPOs will be with the vote of thanks proposed provided annual incentives in cash by Secretary, Horticulture and incentives created by the Sr. Scientist & Head or kind. Department, Mr. M.T. Sherpa. Government in dairy farming, KVK West Sikkim Minister, Agriculture agriculture, horticulture and animal R.O. No.252/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21, Dt:23/02/21 husbandry sectors. The Chief Department, Mr. L.N. Sharma in his Contd. from page 2 an extensive course to the 27 beneficiaries which will equip the Entrepreneurship... beneficiaries with the required skills and knowledge needed for starting and running their enterprise successfully. It will enterprise. primarily cover three major It may be mentioned here variables- location, target group that Sikkim Skilled Youth Startup and enterprise and therefore will Scheme is a flagship programme prove to be one of the most which was launched on 20th effective tool for developing new September, 2020 by the Chief entrepreneurs. Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang. In the course of the three The State Government through day training programme, various the Commerce and Industries resource persons specialized in Department will provide the field of sales and marketing, admissible financial assistance to finance, planning, consultancy, unemployed youth for assisting book keeping of accounts and the educated unemployed youth various other components of the state for creating new required to develop and hone livelihood options in order to entrepreneurial traits will impart make them self-reliant.

Contd. from page 2 the guidelines of the scheme and had interactive session with the Coordination... students and encouraged them on voluntary entrepreneurship with the aim to encourage them efforts. to achieve full potential and skills He urged the representing in a progressive manner. schools to work in collaboration A total of 18 Senior with the concerned line Secondary and Secondary departments. He assured on Schools of the district would form providing every assistance a team respectively and shall put possible in favour of the cause. up stalls at their respective ADC/West also requested block’s bazar from March 5 to all on adhering to COVID-19 March 7. Each team would norms with sincerity and comprise of 10 students and 2 encouraged all for providing nodal teachers, who would be proactive participation in regard responsible for the guidance of to the centralised goal of uplifting the students. entrepreneurial zest in the ADC West, highlighted students. SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) February 23, 2021 7

Contd. from front page time differences in terms of department. She informed that interpretation of teachings, Sikkim has more than 1133 religious National... practices, performing rites and institutions of various faith and Photo News Minister, Ecclesiastical rituals have developed. He communities which exist Department, Mr. Sonam Lama in attributed this to dynamism and harmoniously. She said that the co- his address appreciated that a said that there was nothing wrong existence of various faith Conclave of such stature is being in it. If something is static it will influenced by the flavour of held in Sikkim. He urged the learned collapse but if something is spiritualism is maintained by the audience to continue to work dynamic it will survive in different State Government through towards preservation of Buddhist form, he explained. He informed Ecclesiastical Department which is culture and tradition. The Minister that International Buddhist the oldest and unique department further said that Buddhism always Confederation is working with that has its existence since the days focused on wisdom-based International Organisations where of monarchy. She informed that the education system which leads to they have Dharma Councils on unique character of the right understanding of any international aspects of Buddhist department was carried out even subject. He further said that Society and humanity at large. after the State merged with Indian education system must be Chief Abbot of Gonjoang Union and became a part of India ingrained with knowledge and Monastery, Venerable Khenchen in 1975. She informed that there are preservation of culture through Chowang briefed about the 96 monastic schools and 11 development process. He further Importance of Nalanda Buddhist Sanskrit Pathshalas under the supervision of the Department. extended his gratitude to all the Tradition. He said that Nalanda Chief Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang inaugurated ATM of Sikkim State University gave us some of the Earlier, the chief guest and learned scholars who were present Co-Operative Bank Ltd. at Tashiling Scretariat on February 18. in the conclave. greatest scholars who contributed dignitaries released the Conclave General Secretary, towards Buddhism. He said that Brochure. Secretary SJ & WD holds Press International Buddhist main idea behind this Conclave is The Conclave opened with Confederation, Venerable Dr. to come together, know each other the welcome address by Indian Conference Dhammapiya, while expressing his and to find out what is our Himalayan Council of Nalanda pleasure on being part of the strength and weakness and this Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT), Mr. Gangtok, February 18: In a codes and variations in account Conclave, informed that platform has the potential to draw Tseten Tashi Bhutia. press briefing held at Samaj number digits, all owing to the International Buddhist people from different places, An Introductory note on the Kalyan Bhavan in Lumsey lack of information at the Confederation is a global umbrella religion following Buddhism in programme and briefing was today, Secretary, Social Justice grassroot level. for Buddhism with members drawn different ways to connect and delivered by General Secretary, and Welfare Department, Mr. To resolve these issues at the from 39 Countries working mainly discuss issues and challenges and International Buddhist Tshewang Gyachho, elaborated earliest, the department has on issues related to global nature, to look forward for collaboration, Confederation (IBC), Mr. Maling on various deliberations assigned Guardian Inspectors human existence, environment and cooperation and to sustain our Gompu. undertaken by the department in and Guardian Officers to each harmony of co-existence. He stated own culture, heritage, language The inaugural ceremony order to resolve issues with GPU who will be scrutinizing the concluded with the vote of thanks that Buddhist teachings have and faith. regard to the delay and non- cases of pending pensions of proposed by Additional Political reached different places and have Special Secretary receipt of Old Age Pension and the beneficiaries and resolve the Secretary (East) to Chief Minister, become part of the culture of Ecclesiastical Department, Mrs. other pension benefits under issues in co-ordination with the Mr. Tshering Wangchuk Lepcha. different countries and its people. Kincho Doma Lepcha presented a National Social Assistance Panchayats, BDOs, SDMs, DCs, He further said that in course of brief report of the activities of the Programme. ADCs and other concerned Secretary, Mr. Tshewang officials. Government of Sikkim Gyachho, informed that the Stressing on the State Home Department department had held a co- government’s consistent efforts Tashiling, Gangtok - 737101 ordination meeting with bankers, in providing basic level of No.03/Home/2021 Dated:07/01/2021 post masters and District Level financial support to the NOTIFICATION Officials of the department from beneficiaries, he emphasized that North and East districts earlier In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 316(2) of the Constitution of India, the Governor is pleased the department aims at to appoint Shri Kul Bahadur Chettri (Pant) as Member, Sikkim Public Service Commission from the date today wherein discussions were achieving error-free distribution he assumes charges of the Office, for a period of 06 (six) years or until he attains the age of 62 years, held to understand the of social pension schemes in a whichever is earlier. complaints and grievances of the period of 90 days. BY ORDER. public regarding the distribution Mr. Gyachho further urged the Sd/- of various pensions. BDOs, Panchayats and the (S.C. Gupta, IAS) He said that after much Guardian Inspectors and Chief Secretary deliberation, it was learnt that Officers to proactively Government of Sikkim the delay was mostly caused participate in the process of File No. GOS/Sec-l/DOP/2020-21 due to inactive and dormant resolving the issues of the accounts of some beneficiaries beneficiaries. Government of Sikkim and issues regarding the IFSC Home Department Tashiling, Gangtok - 737101 Inter-Company Badminton and Table No.04/Home/2021 Dated:07/01/2021 Tennis Championship held NOTIFICATION In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 316(2) of the Constitution of India, the Governor is pleased Gangtok, February 19: The final extended financial support of to appoint Shri Sonam Yongden Lepcha, SCS (Retired) as Member, Sikkim Public Service Commission match of Inter-Company Rupees 1 Lakh for the Battalion from the date he assumes charges of the Office, for a period of 06 (six) years or until he attains the age of Badminton and Table Tennis Mess and additional amount of 62 years, whichever is earlier. Championship was held at Rupees 61,000 to the players of BY ORDER. Sikkim Armed Police Camp the tournament from his Sd/- Pangthang, today. personal level. (S.C. Gupta, IAS) Minister Mr. L. N. Sharma In exciting close matches, Chief Secretary graced the occasion as the chief Veteran Doubles was won by H/ Government of Sikkim guest. C Pramod Bikram Gurung and H/ File No. GOS/Sec-l/DOP/2020-21 Mr. L. N. Sharma in his C Ratna Kumar Rai while Veteran address extended warm wishes Single was won by Nk. Sishir Department of Information and Public Relations and greetings for new Lamichaney. Similarly, Dy Government of Sikkim,Tadong, Gangtok development and strengthening Commandant Mahendra Subba ATTENTION of SAP Pangthang with new and H/C Ratna Kumar Rai won Instances of non-receipt of Sikkim Herald in various Departments have been reported even though the initiatives and sports activities. in the Open Double category same are being delivered by the Department regularly. He also threw light on the and the Open Single was won by In view of above, it is proposed to deliver the Sikkim Herald to a designated delivery point in different worth of honesty and sincerity LNk Renus Rai against CT Departments through a designated contact person (Nodal Officers) which will facilitate in keeping track of in rendering services and said Passang Norbu Sherpa. In the regular delivery of Sikkim Herald to them. that these attributes would be Single Open Table Tennis final, Although some Departments have already complied, there are still few Departments who have still not instrumental in achieving all the SI Dilip Tamang defeated CT designated a Nodal Officer for the same. Kindly intimate the name, designation and contact number (both set goals in life. He also recalled Passang Tamang to win the landline & mobile) of the Nodal Officer who will be responsible for receipt of Sikkim Herald in their his days of police service and tournament. respective Departments at the earliest to the undersigned. acknowledged the role of SAP Later, the Minister along camp for reshaping and with the departmental officials Assistant Director (Pub.) reorganizing the foundation of visited Green Houses which [email protected] his career and a disciplined life. were recently established in the Mob.No. 8016740789 The Minister also premises. SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) February 23, 2021 8 Road Safety campaign concludes Orientation Programme for newly Gangtok, February 17: The The names of awardees for awareness amongst the vehicle appointed VO & ADDO closing ceremony of the month- the Essay Competition: drivers to follow road safety rules. Gangtok, February 22: Three Days their duty with sincerity and long Road Safety campaign titled 1st - Hissey W. Lepcha, He also pointed out that due to Orientation Programme for newly dedication. He said - “We shall “Sadak Suraksha Jeevan Raksha” Bojoghari Senior Secondary negligence driving more than 1.50 appointed Veterinary Officers and develop and improve Animal was held at M.G. Marg today. School lakhs people lose their lives in the Assistant Dairy Development Husbandry and Veterinary nd Organized by State 2 - Sneha Gupta, Modern country in road accidents resulting Officers organised by Department Services sector, with the Transport Department, Senior Secondary School in different kinds of hardships to of Animal Husbandry and contribution of your knowledge, rd Government of Sikkim, the event 3 - Swarnima Tirwa, family, friends and many more. This Veterinary Services Department hands on field work and proper had the presence of Member of Bojoghari Senior Secondary road safety month is being commenced at the Training Hall of management”. Parliament (Lok Sabha) Mr. Indra School observed so that the society at Department of Animal Husbandry Earlier, the welcome address Hang Subba as the chief guest and The winners of Run for large can take cognizance of the and Veterinary Service , Training was delivered by Principal Director Hon’ble Minister Transport Road safety, which was organised issue and join hands to make road Centre, Sokaythang, today. (AH), Dr. Sangay D. Bhutia Department, Government of Sikkim on February 13 are as follows: safety as a necessary social Minister for Department of Introductory note on the Mr. Sanjit Kharel as the guest of 1st - Sanjeev Tamang, Sikkim movement, headed. He updated Animal Husbandry and Veterinary programme and briefing was honour. Motor Workers Association that the aim of this programme is Service, Mr. L. N. Sharma, graced delivered by Additional Director Addressing the event, Mr. Singtam (SMTWA) won a cash to give all the stakeholders and the occasion as the chief guest. (VS), Dr. Sanjay M. Gazmer. Indra Hang Subba appreciated the prize of `12000/- 2nd - Yogen associations an opportunity to The Minister in his brief It is to be mentioned that 31 measures taken during the Tamang, Sikkim Motor Transport take part in this road safety action address congratulated the newly Veterinary Officers and 3 Assistant Campaign under the theme ‘Sadak Workers Association, Singtam and improve the safety of road appointed Veterinary Officers and Dairy Development Officer have Suraksha Jeevan Raksha’ to edify with a cash prize of `10000/- 3rd - users and to take effective Assistant Dairy Development been newly appointed for all the 4 people about various aspects of Aita Bahadur Subba, Sikkim Motor measures to save their lives. He Officers and urged them to perform districts in the State. road safety. He also lauded the Workers Association was further said that well-being of the Police Department for ensuring the presented with a cash prize of ` passengers is when there is proper Ticket Counter, Display Unit and Sale success of the campaign. He urged 8000/- 4th - Bivek Biswakarma, traffic management, smooth status the people to abide by traffic rules Taxi Association won of the road and sense of Counter of Cymbidium Development and road safety guidelines. cash prize of `5000/- 5th - Sanjay responsibility by the drivers. Minister Transport Sundas, Sikkim Motor Workers SSP (South) Mr. Thakur Centre inaugurated Department Mr. Sanjit Kharel said Association Singtam won a cash Thapa updated that road Safety that the campaign was a nation- prize of `5000/- month is being observed wide initiative under the aegis of Federation of Auto Dealers throughout the country in order to Government of India to raise public of Sikkim, Prabal Rai, RJ Red FM, emphasize the need for safe roads awareness about traffic rules and Dirty Angels Motor Cycle Club, and cautious driving. He also said ultimately to reduce casualties due Open Road Wanderers Motor that the stakeholders need to to road accidents. He stated that Cycle Club, Bikers United Group contribute to the cause of safe various events were organised of Sikkim were felicitated for their driving. where school students contributions on Road Safety Resource person ASI Traffic participated in numerous activities. Awareness campaign. Branch Mr. Marcus Dhungel He urged all the drivers to update Similarly, an Award for highlighted about the various their documents and said that road Practising Safe Driving Habits were aspects of traffic laws and accidents can be prevented by presented with a cash amount of regulations which laymen should following simple rules every day. 10000/- to Luxury Taxi Category – follow. Similarly, from Moter Special DGP Mr. Akshay Mr. Sonam Tamang, Maxi Cabs Vehicle Department Mr. Smile Sachdeva said that several (Taxi Jeeps) – Mr. Tseten Sherpa, Manger also med about the measures are being taken to bring Motor Cabs (local taxi) – Mr. Birkha various Acts under the department down the rate of road fatalities. He Bdr. Gurung, Stage Carriage (bus) that drivers should take care Gangtok, February 19: Minister Development Through Credit urged all the drivers to continue to Category – Mr. Sonam Gyatso especially when it comes to Traffic for Agriculture and Horticulture initiated by the State government follow the simple rules such as Bhutia, Heavy Goods Vehicle/ Enforcement Rules, Helmet Use, Departments, Mr. L. N. Sharma to start up floriculture and other following traffic rules, driving Goods Carriers – Mr. Bhanu Chettri Seat Belt Usage, Drunken Driving, inaugurated newly constructed entrepreneurship. He also touched within speed limits, not using and Bus Conductor – Ms. Namita Over Speed, Traffic Jumping etc. Ticket Counter, Display Unit and upon encouraging initiative of mobile phones while driving, and Sharma Likewise, President Sale Counter of Cymbidium financial incentives initiated by the avoiding drunken driving. He An Ex Gratia of `5 lakhs was Mainline Taxi Driver Association Development Centre (CDC), state government under the further stated that real progress can also given to the family members Mr. Arun Tamang spoke about the Rumtek, East Sikkim, today. With leadership of the Chief Minister Mr. this, the Cymbidium Development Prem Singh Tamang to increase only happen if all the stakeholders of deceased drivers were given to various characteristic that drivers Centre, Rumtek will generate farm production and benefit the and the government determinedly Lt. Sanjay Chettri and Lt Chodup need to stick on while driving. revenue from the visitors besides farmers. He also informed that the unite in their efforts. Lepcha. During the course of the other revenue generating activities farmers of piggery farming will also During the month-long Earlier, a Short Play on Road programme, the officials and the through selling of tissue culture be provided incentives in near campaign, the Transport Safety was performed by Sikkim association felicitated the plants and cut flowers of future. Department conducted various Assemble Theatre Group and a following: Cymbidium. Addressing the gathering, educational programmes and Road Safety Awareness Naik, Melli Police Station, Minister Mr. L. N. Sharma MLA Mr. Sonam Tshering activities on road safety presentation by Mr. Dilip Gurung Mr. Kedar Gurung, Woman along with the dignitaries also Venchungpa congratulated the throughout the State. The winners (Sikkimey Hum Jayega) presented Constable, Namchi Police Station, visited Orchid Conservatory, CDC for impressive output of the were awarded with certificates, a road safety awareness. Mrs. Geeta Kumari Pradhan, Display Unit, Sales Counter, Cymbidium Development Centre. mementoes along with cash prizes Later, a brief closure report Constable, Ravangla Police Tissue Culture and other He also came out with several and consolation prizes as on National Road Safety Month Station, Mrs. Madhu Pradhan, infrastructures. Joint Director advises for marketing of the incentives. was presented by Principal Chief Head Constable, Jorethang Police CDC Miss Pema Choden Bhutia Cymbidium and other varieties of On the occasion MP Mr. Engineer cum Secretary, State Station, Mr. Dawcho Bhutia, thoroughly briefed on the flowers. Mr. Venchungpa also Indra Hang Subba also presented Transport Authority, Mr. Karma Women Constable, Yangang Police technical aspects of every existing assured to enhance marketing the prize to the painting, essay and Namgyal Bhutia.\ Station, Mrs. Sulochana Kiawah, sections of Cymbidium cultivation through Denzong Agriculture Run for Road Safety. The winners Similarly, in Namchi, on, the Head Constable, Temi Police and other components. Cooperative Society. of the painting competition are concluding day of ’32nd National Station, Mr. Bijay Chettri, Head Minister Mr. L. N. Sharma in Secretary Horticulture Mr. 1st - Rani Sharma, Deorali Road Safety Month’ a road Constable, Traffic Branch Mr. his address applauded the existing M. T. Sherpa highlighted on the Girls Senior Secondary School sensitization programme was held Mingma Namgyal Sherpa, Naik, nd potential of CDC and objectives behind starting up 2 - Aashmi Manager, Palzor at DAC, Conference Hall today. Traffic Branch, Mr. Passang congratulated the entire team for ticketing and selling counter with Namgyal Senior Secondary School Organized by South District Tenzing Lepcha, Lance Naik, developing the centre Display Unit to generate revenue 3rd - Ronak Pradhan, Administrative Centre and Traffic Branch, Mr. Bikash Rana, extraordinarily to set an example. for the State government. He Modern Senior Secondary School supported by National Highways Home Guard, Mr. Som Bahadur He also advised to establish articulated on the efforts made to Consolation prize of and Infrastructure Development Subba, Village Guard, Mrs. Bhim branches of CDC at district level bring out impressive potential of painting were awarded to: Corporation Limited which is under Kumari Sharma, Mainline Taxi to attract farmers towards the Centre and informed that the 1st - Phurmit Lepcha, Deorali Ministry of Road Transport & Drivers Association, Mr. Purna floriculture. CDC has also imparted training to Senior Secondary School Highways, Government of India, Bahadur Limbo, South West Taxi He also underlined various twelve hundred trainees so far 2nd - Mohammad Kasim, had the presence of DIG (Range) Drivers Association, Mr. Karma schemes and programmes like West Point Senior Secondary Mr. Prawin Gurung as the Chief Bhutia, Local Taxi Namchi, Mr. Dilip School Guest. Rai, Local Taxi Association 3rd - Sonam Gyatso Lepcha, Addressing, the gathering Assangthang, Mr. Milan Rai and KEEP SIKKIM Modern Senior Secondary School DIG (Range) Mr. Prawin Gurung Truck Driver Association was awarded on Good Samaritan spoke about the importance of this (Namchi), Mr. Bijay Thapa CLEAN ANG GREEN Theme. programme which is to create

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