HERAL Vol. 64 No. 12 visit us at www.ipr.sikkim.gov.in (Tuesday) March 16, 2021 Regd. No.WB/SKM/01/2020-2022D Sikkim Legislative Assembly Secretariat Municipal Elections 2021 Sonam Tshering Marg, Gangtok, Sikkim, 737101 Gangtok, March 11: On the last Darnal and Mrs. Lachi Mangrati/ Corporation and Ms.Larishna NO.240/L&PA Dated: 10/03/2021 day of withdrawal of candidature, Sarki from Diesel Power House Tamang from Chanatar ward of a total of 25 candidates have ward, Mr. Ajay Kumar Agarwal Nagar Panchayat are NOTIFICATION withdrawn their candidature at the from Upper MG Marg Ward, Mr. declared uncontested.It may be In exercise of the power conferred under Rule16 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Office of Municipal Returning Udai Lama from Pani House ward mentioned that a total of four Shri L.B. Das, Hon’ble Speaker, Sikkim Legislative Assembly has Officer East, (MRO), today. The and Pradeep Chettri from Burtuk candidatures were not accepted been pleased to reconvene a sitting of the House in the Assembly withdrawal process was done in ward and 5 candidates, namely, during the scrutiny process held Hall, Gangtok on 26th March, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. the presence of General Observer Badrudin Ansari, Ms. Meera on 9th March 2021. The Hon’ble Members are notified accordingly. for all wards of Nagar Kumari, Mr. Chotey Lall Prasad Later, MRO East convened Panchayat and Rangpo Nagar who had filed their nomination a meeting with all the contesting By order Panchayat Mr. Kuber Bhandari, from Rangpo Upper Bazar ward, candidates of Urban Local Bodies Sd/- Secretary Excise Department. The Mrs. Rekha Gurung from Majhitar of East District at the Conference Dr. (Gopal Pd. Dahal) SLASS MRO East Mr.Ragul K. informed ward, Mr. Agam Kami from Mandi Hall of DAC East. The meeting Secretary that 21candidates of GMC namely Bazar ward under Rangpo Nagar was attended by General Mr. Menakshi Kanta Sharma who Panchayat have withdrawn their Observer for all wards of GMC Mr. Governor calls on Union had filed his nomination from candidature today. With the Tshewang Gyachho, Secretary Daragaon- Lumsey ward and Mrs. withdrawal of 26 candidates, a Social Justice Department and Defence Minister Peden who had filed her total of 102 are in fray for the General Observer for all wards of nomination from Tathangchen Municipal Elections 2021 from 24 Singtam Nagar Panchayat and ward, Mrs. Choden Bhutia of wards of Urban Local Bodies of Rangpo Nagar Panchayat Mr. Chandmari ward, Mr. Damber East District. Among them, 64 Kuber Bhandari, Secretary Excise Kumar Chettri, Mr. Digendra candidates will be contesting from Department, ADC East (Hq.) also Gurung, Mrs. Deo Kumari 15 wards from Gangtok Municipal AMRO for GMC Mr. Hemant Rai, Pradhan, Mr. Chiteez Thapa, Mr. Corporation, 21 from 5 wards of ADC East Mr. Tushar Nikhare Ram Prasad Basnet, Mr. Anal Singtam Nagar Panchayat and 17 also the AMRO for Singtam and Gurung, Md. Shafique who had from 4 wards of Rangpo Nagar Rangpo Nagar Panchayat, filed their nominations from Panchayat. The candidates from officials and staff of DAC, Arithang-II ward, Ms.Manju Rai five different wards namely, Mr. Sichey. The MRO handed over who had filed her nomination from Karma Tempo Rapgyal from Form 35 to the 5 uncontested Lower Tadong-6th Mile ward, Mrs. Arithang-I ward, Ms. Sabita candidates. The Municipal Hem Kumari Chettri from Upper Pradhan from Deorali-Upper Syari Returning Officer East also Sichey ward, Mrs. Sara Gurung, ward, Mrs. Rubina Gurung from allotted symbols to the Mr. Rameshwar Tamang and Mr. Lower Tadong-6th Mile ward, Ms. Gyamtso Tamang from Lower MG Aruna Chettri from Upper Sichey Contd. on page 4 Gangtok, March 15: Governor Mr. discussed various security related Marg-Lall Bazar ward, Mrs. Prerna ward under Gangtok Municipal Ganga Prasad called on Union issues of Sikkim with the Defence Defence Minister, Mr. Rajnath Minister. Singh at his office, New , The Governor also extended Scrutiny of nominations papers held today. It was a courtesy call on by invitation to Union Minister Mr. Gangtok, March 09: The scrutiny Panchayat were accepted by the filed her nominations from 04- Governor. Rajnath Singh to visit Sikkim. of nomination papers of one MRO, East. In Rangpo Nagar Lower Ghurpisey Ward under In a brief meeting, Governor hundred and thirty seven Panchayat, twenty five Municipal Council, th candidates of twenty nine wards nominations were filed by the stands uncontested. Similarly, Mr. Governor attends 197 birth under Gangtok Municipal candidates for five wards, wherein Janga Bahadur Rai, who had filed Corporation, Singtam Nagar two candidatures were rejected his nomination from 07 Purano anniversary celebration of Maharishi Panchayat and Rangpo Nagar and twenty three were accepted. Namchi Ward stands Dayanand Saraswati Panchayat were undertaken at the The nominations of two uncontested. Office of Municipal Returning candidates one each from Mandi In Mangan, the scrutiny of Gangtok, March 11:The Governor the chanting of Vedic hymns and th Officer, East (MRO, East) Mr. Bazar ward and from Chanatar nomination papers for eleven (11) Mr. Ganga Prasad attended 197 paid his rich tribute to Swami Ragul K. in the presence of ward were not accepted. candidates who have filed for birth anniversary celebration of Dayanand Saraswati. candidates, today. The scrutiny During the scrutiny, the nominations for the upcoming founder of Arya Samaj-Maharishi In his brief address, the was overseen by the Election Municipal Returning Officer also Municipal Elections 2021 for 7 Dayanand Saraswati at Tankara, Governor said preaching of Swami Observers for all wards of explained in detail the Model Mangan Nagar Panchayat took Gujarat, today. Dayanand Saraswati are still Gangtok Municipal Corporation, Code of Conduct and clarified on place in the office of the The Governor also relevant in the tough times the Mr. Tshewang Gyachho, some queries put forth by the Municipal Returning Office, Mr. participated in Vedic Hawan amidst world is facing today. Secretary Social Justice and candidates. He also handed over Tenzing. T. Kaleon on March 08. Welfare Department and all wards a booklet on Model Code of Election Observer for North Chief Minister meets members of for Rangpo and Singtam Nagar Conduct to the candidates and District, Mr.D.B. Rawat was also Panchayat, Mr. Kuber Bhandari, further apprised on do’s and present along with officers of the Sahakar Bharati Secretary Excise Department. don’ts of MCC. Election Department. Gangtok, March 10:Founder Tamang at Mintokgang, today. During the scrutiny, the Similarly, the scrutiny of The documents of all the Member Sahakar Bharati-cum- During the call on, Chief nomination papers of ninety one nomination papers of candidates candidates were scrutinized ward Director, Central Board RBI, Mr. Minister thanked the team for candidates of nineteen wards who had filed their nomination wise and they were briefed on the Satish Marathi and National visiting Sikkim and participating in falling under Gangtok Municipal papers for the Municipal Elections details of the process. The General Secretary Sahakar Bharati, the two days Adhiveshan on Corporation were done ward wise to Namchi Municipal Council and Municipal Returning Officer Dr. Uday Joshi along with the team cooperative awareness held at wherein eighty nine were accepted Naya-Bazar Nagar explained the criteria, eligibility of Sahakar Bharati called on the by the Municipal Returning Panchayat was carried out in the and the requirements for Chief Minister Mr. Prem Singh Contd. on page 3 Officer, East. Nominations of two office of Municipal Returning contesting the elections and candidates one each from Lower Officer (MRO, South) Mr. M. answered queries placed by the Pearls of Wisdom Sichey ward and Lower MG Marg- Bharani Kumar in the presence of candidates. He also provided Lall Bazar ward were not accepted. Election Observer Mr. C. K Chettri information regarding the The nomination papers of on March 09. allotment of symbols for “If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember all twenty one candidates for five It may be mentioned that, anything.” - Mark Twain wards under Singtam Nagar Mrs. Mamta Kalikotey, who had Contd. on page 2 SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) March 16, 2021 2 District Diary Meeting of Contesting Candidates of Namchi Municipal Council and 1st Child Empowerment Day observed in Nayabazar Jorethang Nagar Panchayat Election held North District Namchi, March 12: The meeting with the objective of creating a District Control room, General Mangan, March 14: The 1st initiative of SIRD, North of the Contesting Candidates of cordial atmosphere among the Observer and Sector Magistrates “Child Empowerment day” was wherein 25 GPUs of the State Namchi Municipal Council and contesting candidates and the were also shared. The contact observed at GPU identified as “Child Nayabazar Jorethang Nagar District Administration for a free, details are as follows: and Tingchim Chaday GPU, Empowering GPUs” have to Panchayat Election was held at fair and peaceful election. District Control Room, North Sikkim, today. ADC observe this day on the 14th of the Zilla Panchayat Conference The ADC (South) spoke on DAC, Namchi, 03595 363734; (Chungthang) Mr. Hem Sagar every month. The Village Level Hall at Namchi, today. The the Model Code of Conduct and Observer Mr.C.K Chettri, Kaphley chaired the meeting at Child Protection Committees meeting was attended by all the the Do’s and Don’ts as per the 9832565059, 9476229940; Sector VAC Chungthang. established by the District contesting candidates for the MCC. Sr. SP (South) elaborated Magistrate, NMC, Mr. Chiran Mr. Kaphley requested Child Protection Units under municipal election to these local on the Law and Order, Rizal, SDM (HQ) Namchi, the committee to be proactive Child Protection Scheme, bodies. Also present at the deployment of forces and the 8597186560; Sector Magistrate, in their roles and work towards Social Justice and Welfare meeting was the Municipal confidence building measures NJNP, and Mr. C.B. Sapkota, the protection of child rights. department takes the He also assured to extend his responsibility to organize Child Returning Officer cum DC (south) being adopted by the district SDM, Jorethang, 9647888443. support on any issue related activities and child Mr. M. Bharani Kumar, Sr. Police. The District Collector The Sector Police Officers pertaining to child rights. rights related programmes on Superintendent of Police (South) summed up the meeting for NMC and NJNP are the SDPO The DCPO North this day. Mr. Thakur P. Thapa , Assistant requesting all to cooperate with Namchi and Jorethang, highlighted on the provisions The Committee also have Municipal Returning Officer cum the district administration for respectively. In addition the SHO of Juvenile Justice Act and to ensure the setting up of ADC (South) Mr. Satyen successful elections. He also of Namchi and Jorethang PS can how the structures established “Child Empowerment centres” Pradhan, SCS, DPO Zilla Saran clarified queries of the contesting be contacted in case of any under the Act i.e the District for which, 4 GPUs of the North Kalikotey and other officials. candidates. complaint. Child Protection Unit, Child District have been identified by This meeting was held The contact details of the Welfare Committee functions State Institute of Rural towards protection of child Department and Panchayati Raj Valedictory ceremony of Life and Mobility Skill Training programme rights in the district. (SIRDPR), Rural Development Similarly, the Village Department, Government of Namchi, March 12: A valedictory Sikkim. with the CRC, Sikkim and also Level Child Protection Sikkim in coordination with the ceremony of four week long ‘Life The Resource Persons provide scholarship schemes for Committee of Tingchim District Child Protection Unit, and Mobility Skill Training’ were namely, Mr. Rajendra Negi higher education for different Chaday GPU observed the day North and Block Level Child programme was held at (IT expert), Mr. Devi Lal disabled students in the state. He in the presence of Panchayat Protection Committees under Jawaharlal Nehru Institute for the (orientation mobility expert) and also said that more such training President-cum-Chairperson, Child Protection Scheme, Visually Handicapped (JNMIH) Mr. Bhopendra Singh Rana programmes would be carried out VLCPC, Mr. Sarki Bhutia, Social Justice and Welfare Blind School, in Boomtar, today. (orientation mobility expert) from in various special schools across Chairperson,CWC (North), Department. The Centre has Secretary, Social Justice NIEPVD Dehradun while Mr. the state. Mrs. Mingma Doma Bhutia, been funded under Rashtriya and Welfare Department, Mr. Voshal Kanth Pandey (orientation DC Mr. M. Bharani Kumar members of the VLCPC and Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), Tshewang Gyachho Bhutia was mobility expert), Mr. Manish highlighted the importance of children of the GPU. The roles Ministry of Panchayati Raj, present as the chief guest. DC Kumar (Special Education) and this training programme. and responsibilities of VLCPC Government of . The (South) Mr. M. Bharani Kumar Mr. Kaushalendra Kumar, ADC () Mr. and Child Welfare Committee objective is to provide safe was the guest of honour. Assistant Professor (Special Agawane Rohan gave an and further plans to empower space for children of the GPU The four week long Education) were from CRC, overview of the training the GPU were discussed at and to cater to their programme was organised by Sikkim. programme. length. developmental, educational or Jawaharlal Nehru Institute for the Secretary, Mr. Tshewang During the programme, The “Observance of other needs. Visually Handicapped, Blind Gyachho Bhutia congratulated brief report, challenges and Child Empowerment day” is an School Namchi and District the students and Resource opportunities on the training District Level First Inter-School Junior Administration South Sikkim in Persons on the successful program were also shared by the collaboration with National completion of the training Resource Persons. Olympic Games held Institute for the Empowerment of programme. He urged the trainees The programme also saw Namchi, March 15: The the participating students are Persons with Visual Disabilities to make use of the knowledge of presentation of songs performed opening ceremony of District from 8 different Block (NIEPVD), Dehradun and training efficiently. He informed by the students of the institute Level First Inter-School Junior Administrative Centres (BACs) Composite Regional Centre that the department shall further while Mr. Birman Tamang also Olympic Games under ‘Sports of South Sikkim who will (CRC) For Skill Development, looked into training modules and shared his learning experience for Peace and Development, compete against each other Rehabilitation and Empowerment set trainings courses for students before the attendees. Khelo India 2021’ organised by categorised under 14 and 17 age of Persons with Disability, and teachers in collaboration the Department of Sports and group(both boys and girls) in Youth Affairs - South was held 6 and 8 sporting activities, First level training for Polling Officer-I and Presiding Officers of in Namchi Singithang respectively. These sport West District conducted Playground, today. disciplines are namely; DC (South) Mr. M. Athletics, Archery, Boxing, Gyalshing, March 12: A first Resource Person-cum-Master hands-on training session was Bharani Kumar graced the Badminton, Football, Karate, level training for Polling Officer-I Trainer of the training. He briefed conducted to familiarize the and Presiding Officers of West the officials on the various roles trainees with EVM equipments. occasion as the chief guest. Taekwondo and Table Tennis. District for the forthcoming and responsibilities of the Deputy Secretary, Election The opening ceremony Namchi Indoor Stadium Municipal Election 2021 was held presiding and polling officers to Department, West, Mrs. Saptika began with official and Namchi Singithang at the Conference Hall of conduct during the upcoming Rai presided over the training. commencement declared by the playground will host all Emergency Operating Centre, Municipal Election. The training programme chief guest. It was followed by sporting activities for the said Rabdentse, today. The functioning of the had the presence of about 16 Olympic torch relay and march event. Deputy Director, Electronic Voting Machine trainees. past by the delegations of The event will conclude Education Department (West), (Control and Ballot Unit) was also participating athletes. on March 21. Mr. Santosh Alley was the explained comprehensively and a It maybe metioned that Contd. from front page filed by the candidates for under Form-20 all candidates were 3. Community Hall, Municipal Election 2021 of single validly nominated. Gyalshing Room no. ll for 4- Scrutiny of ... local body under Gyalshing Nagar During the course of Central Gyalshing. candidates. He stated that the Panchayat was held at the office scrutiny, all the fifteen 4. Community Hall, entire election process would be of District Collector (West), nominations were accepted after Gyalshing Room no. lll for 5-New fair and transparent. today. necessary enquiries by the Gyalshing and polling station Stay For Pentok ward, which is The scrutiny was done in Municipal Returning Officer, pertaining to 1-Kyongsha at reserved for ST Women, only one the special presence of Election West. Government Girls Senior candidate- Mrs. Norkit Lepcha Observer for West District, Mr. Later, Election Observer Secondary school stands Home had filed her nomination, thereby M.T. Sherpa alongside Municipal inspected the four different eliminated because the candidate resulting into “uncontested.” She Returning Officer, Mr. Karma R. polling stations under Gyalshing came out uncontested. was presented with Form-35. Bonpo, Assistant Returning Nagar Panchayat. Following are While in inspection Stay All nominations were Officer, Mr. Agawane Rohan polling stations according to their process, Election Observer accepted and stated valid. Form Ramesh and Officials from respective wards. suggested officials to construct 24 (Appointment of Election Election Department. 1. SPWD, AE Office, for 2- ramps for disable friendly polling Safe Agent) was also distributed to the A total number of fifteen Byadong booths, repair the door latches candidates. candidates have filed their 2.Community Hall, and maintain safe distance for Likewise, in Gyalshing, the nomination from five wards under Gyalshing Room No.l for 3-Naya safety and hassle free procedure scrutiny of nomination papers Gyalshing Nagar Panchayat and Bazar. of the election. SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) March 16, 2021 3

State Level Science Mathematics and Environment Exhibition Government of Sikkim 2020-21 held Culture Department Gangtok-737101,Sikkim Gangtok, March 09: State Council participated in the programme. School, Dentam Senior Secondary Ref No:127/SA&M/CD Dated: 16/02/2021 of Educational Research and Twenty best exhibits of the district School and Mangan Senior Training, Education Department, level exhibition were selected by Secondary School. APPEAL Government of Sikkim organised the panel of Judges for the state Education Minister, Mr. The State government is presently working to establish the first the State Level Science level exhibition. Kunga Nima Lepcha was the chief ever Sikkim State Museum at Gangtok. This prestigious project will Mathematics and Environment At state level, the videos guest for the day. In his address, celebrate and showcase the richness of our State’s enduring history, Exhibition 2020 -21 at Nar Bahadur submitted by the 20 district level Mr. Kunga Nima Lepcha distinct culture and heritage. Once established, this Museum will be Bhandari Degree College, today. winning schools were displayed emphasised on the need to develop a premiere destination for scholars and discerning members of The theme of the exhibition was followed by interaction round with a conscientious attitude towards society including the visiting tourists. ‘Technology and Toys’ and sub– the judges- Additional Director, the preservation of environment Therefore, the Culture Department would like to appeal to everyone themes included: Eco Friendly (IT) Education Department, Mr. and conservation of water. He to extend all possible support by donating old photographs, Material; Health Hygiene and Samdup Bhutia, Regional Director highlighted the responsibility of documents and objects of historical importance for displaying in the Cleanliness; Interactive Software; (Eastern Himalayas/ Northeast the youth as ambassadors for State Museum. Credit for such donations will be displayed along with Historical Development and India) of Ashoka Trust for protecting the environment. the artifacts. Further, if desired, full ownership of the artifacts may be Mathematical Modelling. Research in Ecology and Additional Chief Secretary retained by the donors themselves. Due to the present COVID- Environment (ATREE), Dr. Sarala Education Department, Mr. G. P. This appeal is made to citizens at large to come forward positively 19 situation, the event was Khaling and Joint Director, Upadhyaya appreciated the and Join hands to help establish the State Museum as a collaborative organised in an online mode National Health Mission, Dr. confidence level and efforts put up effort to ensure continuity of our cultural uniqueness and importance. beginning from district level to Madan Mani Dhakal. by all the participating schools. state level following the SOP Namchi Senior Secondary Director SCERT, Dr. Rabin Chhetri Contact: Additional Director prepared by the Government. School, Namchi Girls’ Senior informed the gathering that, this 94743-49100 (State Archives) Judges evaluated the pre- Secondary School and Dikling was the first occasion to have 98320-14600 Culture Department submitted videos of the schools Senior Secondary School were exhibition on blended mode. He 83720-38127 Govt. of Sikkim. and interacted with the awarded the first, second and third also appreciated the creativity of R.O. No.242/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21, Dt:17/02/21 participants related to their position, respectively. The the students and expressed his exhibits through Google meet/ remaining seven schools selected best wishes to students selected Government of Sikkim telephone. for representing the state at to participate in the National Level Rural Development Department The district level exhibitions National level were Bermoik Tokal Science Exhibition. Gangtok, East Sikkim were held on 23rd and 25th February, Senior Secondary School, A report on district level Memo No.282/Addl.CE/plg/RDD Dated:10/03/2021 2021. A total of 73 schools - 23 Samdong Senior Secondary exhibition was presented by Head CORRIGENDUM schools from East, 13 schools from School, Rangpo Senior Secondary of Science Dept, SCERT, Mr. Parijit With reference to Letter No. 279/Addl.CE/PIg/RDD dated :- 08/03/ North, 18 schools from South and School, Kamrang Secondary Sutradhar. 2021, for the NIT for bids for tender for the Work, Construction of 19 schools from West district, School, Ranka Senior Secondary Rurban Community Complex and Training Centre cum Cafeteria at Pegha Goan in West Sikkim under Shyam Prasad Mukharji Rurban Sensitization programme on Tribal Rights held Mission amounting to `5,05,37,227.00 only was issued to the Gangtok, March 12: Under the Authorities of East, West, South Scheme, 2015, (b) Various State/ Department of Information and Public Relations, Gangtok, East directions of Executive and North Sikkim, in their Central Government Welfare Sikkim. However, in the NIT for publication the eligible class of Chairperson, Sikkim State Legal respective Districts. Schemes pertaining to Rights of contractor has been mentioned as II B instead of II A. Hence this may Services Authority (Sikkim SLSA), The sensitization Tribal (c) the Protection of Women be printed as Class II A in placec of Class lI B. Mrs. Justice Meenakshi Madan programmes were conducted in from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Rai, a Sensitization programme on compliance to the instructions (d) Sikkim Compensation to Additional Chief Engineer (P) Tribal Rights under NALSA received from National Legal Victims or his Dependents Rural Development Department, Gangtok (Protection and Enforcement of Services Authority, wherein, as a Schemes, 2011 (as amended in R.O. No.265/IPR/PUB/Classi/20-21, Dt:11/03/2021 Tribal Rights) Scheme, 2015, on the part of commemoration of 75 years 2016), (e) Sexual Harassment of Government of Sikkim occasion of the launching of of Independence, Government of Women at Workplace (Prevention, “Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav”, was India is celebrating “Bharat Ka Prohibition and Redressal) Act, Land Revenue & Disaster Management conducted at the Labour Office, 7th Amrut Mahotsav” in 2021. 2013, (f) the Protection of Children Department Mile, East Sikkim, duly complying The Resource Person for from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Tashlling Secretariat, Block - B, Gangtok, East Sikkim with all social distancing norms as programme at the Labour Office 2012, (g) Rights of Women and Email: [email protected],03592-201145(Tel), 201075 (Fax) laid down under COVID-19 was Member Secretary, Sikkim Children, etc. protocols, by the Member SLSA, Mr. Sonam Palden Bhutia. The programme ended with No. 04/LR&DM Dated: 26/02/2021 Secretary, Sikkim SLSA, today. The topics covered under interaction by the Resource Person NOTIFICATION Similar sensitization today’s programme were (a) along with the participants. In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (c) of sub-sectton (1) programmes were also conducted NALSA (Protection and of section 48 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005), the by the District Legal Services Enforcement of Tribal Rights) State Government of Sikkim hereby, constitutes the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF) for projects exclusively for the purpose of Government of Sikkim mitigation. Urban Development Department Sd/- Gangtok, Sikkim (T.N.Bhutia)IAS No. 10/UDD/2021 Dated:10/03/2021 Secretary-cum-Relief Commissioner NOTIFICATION Land Revenue a: Disaster Management Department Government of Sikkim. In exercise of the power conferred under sub clause 8.1 of clause 8 of Bye-Laws of Solid Waste File no: 622/ACCTTS/LR&DMD/2017·18 (Management & Handling) Cleanliness and Sanitation for Urban Sector of Sikkim, Secretary, Urban Development Department who is the competent authority, authorizes the following for levy of fines for Contd. from front page cooperative movement in Sikkim. “littering” as defined under clause 4 of the aforementioned Bye-Laws as detailed under: Similarly, President Sahakar Chief Minister... Bharati Sikkim, Mr. Mangal Jit Rai, Patron Sahakar Bharati cum SI. No. Authority Jurisdiction SICUN. Chairman NAFCUB, Mr. Jyotendra 1 Inspector and above of Municipalities and Within their respective administrative Several points on the Bhai Mehta, Organising Secretary, Class- II Bazaars jurisdiction augmentation of cooperative Mr. Sanjay Pachpor, Managing 2 Police Sub-Inspector and above, Law Within urban areas of their evolution and activities in Sikkim Director MCDFI, Mr. K.C. Supekar, and Order respective administrative jurisdiction were discussed and some issues All India Marketing Head Sahakar apprised by the delegation were Bharati, Mrs. Madhubala Saboo, The authority shall:- noted. Organizing Secretary, Mr. Gyalpo * Levy fines for offence of “littering” as specified in Schedule-I of Bye-Laws of Solid Waste Chief Minister assured Tamang, General Secretary Mr. L. (Management & Handling) Cleanliness and Sanitation for Urban Sector of Sikkim. every possible support for the P. Kafley, Treasurer Mr. Birendra * The proceeds of fine collected shall be deposited to the respective Municipality/Urban progress and advancement of Paudeli were also present. Development Department as the case may be.

In addition to the above, the Police officials’ up to the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector are hereby Keep Sikkim declared as Nuisance Detectors for ensuring effective implementation of the aforementioned Bye-Laws. Clean However, they shall not be empowered to levy fines for offence of “littering”. Clean

[SARALA RAI, IAS] and SECRETARY Green URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT [File no. S(159)GOS/UD&HD/SAN/2017] SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) March 16, 2021 4 Contd. from front page Rangpo Nagar Panchayat- nomination at the office of MRO Review meeting on Sikkim Global Film Municipal Elections... 9832556777. in presence of Election Observer, During the meeting, Mr. M.T. Sherpa. Festival 2021 held contesting candidates. The symbols were also allotted to the Meanwhile symbols were Gangtok, March 13: A review celebrities, guests, conduct of contesting candidates were also contesting candidates. allotted to all the twelve meeting regarding the upcoming press conference and various provided candidate Identity Cards Similarly, in Namchi, the candidates by the Municipal Sikkim Global Film Festival 2021 activities including fashion shows, for Municipal Elections 2021. The procedure of withdrawal of Returning Officer, (MRO, West) was convened at the Conference producers meet and matters General Observers explained in candidatures pertaining to the Mr. Karma R. Bonpo and Hall of Soochna Bhawan, today. pertaining to hospitality, logistics, detail the various provisions of Assistant Returning Officer, Municipal Election, 2021 for The meeting was chaired by publicity, promotion, marketing, Model Code of Conduct (MCC) (ARO, West) Mr. Agawane Namchi Municipal Council (NMC) the Chairperson, Sikkim Film film entries, awards, felicitations, and asked the candidates to and Nayabazar Jorethang Nagar Rohan Ramesh in the benign Promotion Board (SFPB), Ms. work distribution along with the follow the MCC guidelines Panchayat (NJNP) under South presence of Election Observer for Pooja Sharma and co-chaired by future plan of action were provided in the booklet in true District was carried out by West, Mr. M.T. Sherpa. Political Secretary to Chief discussed at length. letter and spirit and coordinate Municipal Returning Officer One of the candidate from Minister Mr. Jacob Khaling. During the meeting, it was and cooperate with the election (MRO, South) Mr. M Bharani 01-Kyongsa ward stands The review meeting was informed by Chairperson, SFPB officials for conducting election Kumar at District Administrative uncontested and a total number conducted to assess the Ms. Pooja Sharma to hold a press in a smooth and fair manner. They Centre, Namchi on March 11. of twelve candidates will contest preparedness and take stock of the conference on March 15, 2021 to also informed that whatever The MRO informed that a the poll on March 31, 2021. progress for the upcoming Sikkim brief on further course of action symbols have been allotted to the total of six candidates who had Election Observer briefed Global Film Festival, 2021. followed by the review meeting on candidates, the same will be filed their nomination withdrew about the Model Code of During the meeting, various 19th March, 2021 at Soochna printed in ballot box and asked their candidatures on the last and Conduct (MCC) to the present agenda ranging from finalisation of Bhawan. them to use during the final day for withdrawal. candidates and mentioned that date, venue, confirmation of campaigning process. They also The details of six MCC needs to be followed appealed them to maintain law candidates who had withdrawn strictly by all the candidates, Community awareness for Primary and order during the entire their candidatures are as follows: polling agents and election School on importance of Girls Education election process for the peaceful 01. Mrs. Pemu Bhutia and agents. He added, the election conduct of election.The meeting Mr. Phurba Tshering Bhutia from process will be conducted in free, and Women Empowerment, 2020-21 also discussed about the rallies fair and transparent manner and 03 upper Ghurpisey Ward under Gangtok, March 10: Samagra child and issues related to Health, and meetings of the candidates NMC. urged all the candidates to Shiksha, Education Department, Hygiene and sanitation in the during the process of election and 02. Mr. Prem Raj Gurung cooperate the election Government of Sikkim organized district. asked them to stick to the officially from 06 Upper Singhithang ward proceedings peacefully. He also Block Administrative Level (BAC) The programme was notified areas for postering, under NMC. highlighted the Do’s and Don’ts community awareness for Primary attended by school heads, bannering and meetings. It was 03. Mr. Ganesh Adhikari of MCC in brief and for any School on Importance of Girls teachers, SMCs and PRIs and informed to the candidates that from 01 Shantinagar ward under confusion and queries he Education and Women students. due permission of Public Address NJNP. circulated his phone number and Empowerment, 2020-21 under Participants school children System has to be obtained from 04. Mr. Bandan Tamang email ID. “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao at spoke on the importance of Girls the local Police Station. from 04 Majhigoan ward under Municipal Returning Passingdong BAC and Mangan Education and Women During the meeting, it was NJNP. Officer asked the candidates not BAC, North Sikkim, today. Empowerment. also apprised that any complaint 05. Mrs. Saroja Khati from to modify the given symbols The programme was mainly Later participants were against violation of MCC should 05 Nayabazar ward under NJNP. which may create confusion focused on better education for given certificates. be reported to the concerned A total of 4 wards under among the voters while casting girl child, effective approach to girl Sector Magistrates and Sector South District are declared their votes. He also informed that Police Officials. For further uncontested, which are as the ballot paper will be set in the Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav programme queries and grievances, if any, the follows 04-Lower Ghurpisey, 06- same sequence according to organised contact details of General Upper Singithang and 07-Purano Form- 23. Further, he also Observers and Sector Namchi under NMC. informed about the miking Gangtok, March 12:To guest of honour. Magistrates are as Likewise, under NJNP 01- permission which needs to be commemorate the 75th years of The artistes of Culture follows;GENERAL Shantinagar ward stands taken from SP(West). He Independence of India, ‘Azadi ka Department, showcased a brilliant OBSERVERS:1.Mr.Tsewang uncontested. suggested not to entertain any Amrut Mahotsav’ an event was skit on the theme ‘Dandi March or Gyaccho for all wards of GMC- The withdrawal activities that leads to MCC launched by the Prime Minister of Salt Satyagraha. 7908339589. 2. Mr. Kuber Bhandari process was overseen by violation. India Mr. Narendra Modi, today. On the 3rd floor of Manan for all wards of Singtam and Municipal Election Observer Later, the copies of Model In Sikkim, the Culture Kendra, Culture Department also Rangpo Nagar Panchayat- (South) Mr. C. K. Chettri. Election Code of Conduct and Form-24 Department, Government of Sikkim displayed an exclusive photo 9434406976. AMRO: 3. Mr. Hemant symbols were also allotted to the were also distributed to all the is organising a series of exhibition on the historic Dandi Rai AMRO for GMC - contesting candidates. candidates. programmes to mark the event. As March. 74078964594. Mr.Tushar Nikhare In Gyalshing, withdrawal of Likewise, in Mangan, on a part of the event, the Department It may be mentioned that 91 also organised a programme at years ago, the historic Dandi AMRO for Singtam and Rangpo nomination for Municipal the day of withdrawal of Mini Hall in Manan Kendra today, March was led by Mahatma Nagar Panchayat-9870234897/ Election 2021 under Gyalshing nominations for the upcoming to pay homage to the Dandi March Gandhiji from the Sabarmati 7384354886.SECTOR Nagar Panchayat took place at Municipal Elections 2021, no led by Mahatma Gandhi on this Ashram to Dandi in Gujarat on MAGISTRATE: 5. Mr. Robin the Office of the Municipal candidate withdrew their day on 1930. March 12, 1930. Commemorating Sewa SDM East (Hq)./Sector nomination. Returning Officer, West, on Advisor, Culture the 91st anniversary of this historic Magistrate for 1 to 10 wards under It may be mentioned here March 11. Department, Mrs. Bhim Kumari march, a landmark in the struggle GMC - 7908110356. 6. Mr. Under Gyalshing Nagar that Pentok stands ‘uncontested’ Sharma graced the function as the for India’s Independence, the day Tshering Bhutia SDM Gangtok/ Panchayat, a total of two as there was one nomination filed chief guest and Chairman, Cultural was celebrated with zeal and Sector Magistrate for 11 to 19 candidates, namely, Mr. Indra from the ward. Heritage and Communal Harmony national fervour, today, across the wards under GMC - Bahadur Karki from 05-New The Municipal Returning Board, Mr. Sonam Sherpa was the country including Sikkim. 9593370533.7.Mr. Himmat Rai Gyalshing ward and Mrs. Officer (North) also allotted the SDM Rangpo/ Sector Magistrate Menuka Chhetri from 04-Central symbols to the ten contesting Photo exhibition inaugurated for all wards of Singtam and Gyalshing ward withdrew their candidates. Gangtok, March 12: Advisor, IPR Department and appreciated the First session of training of Polling Officers II and III for Municipal Department, Mr. Birendra effort put in by the officials and Elections-2021 held Tamling inaugurated a photo staff in the nation-wide exhibition at Titanic Park in celebrations. Gangtok, March 09: A day long Officer (East), Mr. Tushar Nikhare to the polling process were Gangtok organised by the IPR In his brief address, IPR first session of training of Polling presided over the training. demonstrated. Department in coordination with Advisor, Mr. Birendra Tamling, Officers II and III (PO 2 & PO-3)- During the training, the The functioning of the Press Information Bureau (PIB), spoke about the significance of for the upcoming Municipal trainees were apprised about the Electronic Voting Machine (Control Sikkim. choosing 12 March for the Election-2021 was held at the tasks to be diligently carried out and Ballot Unit) was also explained The photo exhibition is a Mahotsav and added that on this Conference Hall of Zilla Bhawan prior to the polling day, on the day and a hands-on training session part of a series of event of ‘Azadi day in 1930, Mahatma Gandhi took (East), today. of polling and after the polling day. was conducted to familiarize the ka Amrut Mahotsav’ organized by out the famous Dandi march to Sub Divisional Magistrate The trainees were informed about trainees with EVM Control and the Government of India to break the law imposing tax on salt. HQ-II, Dr. Anand Sharma was the the various do’s and don’t Ballot Unit. commemorate the 75th anniversary He extended gratitude to the Resource Person of the training. regarding the polling process in It is to be mentioned that the of Independence. organisers for hosting the photo He briefed the officials on the line with the guidelines of the role of the Polling Officer-II is to The Azadi Ka Amrut exhibition that inspires the younger various roles and responsibilities Election Commission of India apply indelible ink, to be in-charge Mahotsav will have a series of generation to inculcate a spirit of to conduct the upcoming (ECI). The significance of the of the voting registers, and to events to commemorate 75 years patriotism and national integration Municipal Election. conduct of the mock poll before generate voter slip. The role of the of India’s Independence ‘from amongst them. Additional District commencing the actual poll was Polling Officer-III is to collect March 12, 2021 to August 15, 2022. Director, PIB Sikkim, Mr. Magistrate who is also the also emphasized and all the voters slip and to be in-charge of He also inspected the Ajay Mahima also spoke on the Assistant Municipal Returning necessary procedures pertaining the control unit. photos displayed by the occasion. SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) March 16, 2021 5 List of contesting candidates for Municipal Election 2021

Gangtok Municipal Corporation 14. Tadong Ward (ST): Mr.Kamal Kumar Chettri (GMC) -15 wards Mr.Sonam Pintso Bhutia Mrs. Sobha Pradhan Mr.Tsewang Rinzing Bhutia Upper Ghurpisey Ward (ST): 01 Bojoghari-2nd Mile Ward (ST): Mr. Chewang Thendup Lepcha Mr. Gyamtso Wangdi Bhutia Mr.Palzor Lepcha Mr. Gyamtso Bhutia Mrs. Pemu Bhutia Mr. Ongden Bhutia 15. Ward (OBC(S)W): Mr. Pema Norbu Bhutia Mr.Bhaichung Tshering Bhutia Mrs.Yashoda Chettri Mr. Phurba Tshering Bhutia 02. Burtuk Ward (UR): Mrs. Asha Chettri Upper Boomtar Ward (ST Women): Mr. Kishore Tamang Mrs. Soma Tamang Mr. Suk Bdr. Gurung Singtam Nagar Panchayat (SNP) -5 Mrs. Sabitri Tamang Mr. Nell Bahadur Chettri Wards-21 candidates: Ms. Devika Tamang Mr. Durga Bahadur Chettri 01. Pipal Dara Ward (SC(W): Upper Singhithang Ward (OBC Central List): Mr. Chandra Bdr. Gurung Mrs. Rajani Singh Cintury Mr. Prem Raj Gurung Mrs. Sunita Chettri Mrs.Yad Kri. Kami Mr. Ganesh Rai Mr. Ram Giri Ms. Ranjana Lamichaney Mr. Saroj Gurung 02. Daragoan Ward (UR): Naya-Bazar Jorethang Nagar Mrs.Palmu Sherpa Mr. Mukesh Agarwal Panchayat 03. Lower Sichey Ward (OBC (C) (W): Mr.Ta.Tshiring Lepcha Shantinagar Ward (UR): Mrs. Bimala Gurung Mr. Pranay Sharma Mr. Sunil Kumar Gupta Mrs. Srijana Rai Mr. Ram Naresh Giri Mr. Ganesh Adhikari Ms. Kala Rai Mr. Manoj Gupta Trikaleshwar Ward (OBC Central List/ Mrs.Bandana Rai Mr.Rupesh Kumar Prasad Women): Ms Anugrah Rai Mr. Ram Narayan Prasad Mrs. Manjari Rai 04. Chandmari Ward (ST(W): 03. Mandir Line Ward (UR(W): Ms. Jyoti Rai Mrs. Dikila Bhutia Mrs. Anu Darjee Daragaon Ward (OBC/ State list): Mrs. Diki Bhutia Mrs. Bindhya Subba Ms. Unisha Pradhan Ms. Doncee Lama Ms. Rajani Pradhan Mrs. Punam Chettri Ms. Chungkela Lepcha 04. Lall Bazar Ward (OBC (S): Miss Ranu Chettri Mrs.Tenzing Ongmu Bhutia Mr. Kishore Chettri Mr. Pabitra Kumar Sharma 05. Tathangchen Ward (ST (W): Mr.Rahul Pradhan Majhigaon Ward (ST): Ms. Tashi Lhamu Lepcha Mr. Raman Das Chettri Ms. Asis Subba Mrs. Pema Lhamu Lamtha Mr. Pranay Sharma Mr. Bandan Tamang 06. Development Area Ward (ST(W): Mr.Navin Pradhan Mr. Samten Mokta (Tamang) Mrs. Susan Tamang 05. Chisopani Ward (ST): Ms. Tara Subba Mrs.Tshering Palden Bhutia Mr. Suresh Kr. Tamang Nayabazar Ward (SC Women): 07. Diesel Power House Ward (SC(W): Mr.Tashi Tamang Mrs. Uma Sunar Ms. Srijana Khati Mr. Bhaskar Haang Thebey Ms. Babita Sunwar Ms. Bindhya Cintury Ms. Saroja Khati 08. Arithang-II Ward (UR): Rangpo Nagar Panchayat (RNP) - 4 Mr. Raju Tamang Wards -17 candidates: Gyalshing Nagar Panchayat Ms. Rajeney Gurung 01. Majhitar Ward (OBC(C)(W): 01. Byudong (SC): Mr.Navraj Tiwari Mrs. Sanju Manger Nirmala Hingmang Mr. Indra Kr. Gurung Mrs. Aiti Maya Gurung Praveen Darjee Mr. Prakash Thapa 02. Mining Ward (OBC(S)(W): Sandu Darjee Mr. Shabir Ahmed Khan Mrs. Sunita Sharm 02. Naya Bazar (ST): 09. Lower MG Marg-Lall Bazar Ward (UR): Mrs. Radha Pradhan Akki Doma Bhutia Mr. Lakpa Sherpa 03. Mandi Bazar Ward (SC): Chunkila Bhutia Mr. Kunga Bhutia Mr. Suraj Sunar Laki Doma Bhutia Mr. Kanayalall Gupta Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Khati 03. Central Gyalshing (UR) Women: Mr. Surja Chettri Mrs. Mala Darjee Jyoti Darjee Mr. Kailash Chandra Pradhan Mr. Rajesh Kumar Rasaily Mr. Ashok Kr. Prasad 04. Rangpo Upper Bazar Ward (UR): Khina Maya Tewari Mr. Ajay Kr. Agarwal Mr. Madan Kumar Karki Kunta Sangmoo Bhutia 10. Upper MG Marg Ward (UR): Mr. Dev Nath Sharma Rashmi Agrawal Mr. Prahlad Agarwal MD. Haiderali Ansari 04. New Gyalshing (OBC): Mr. Mohan Lall Sarda Mr. Sajan Kr. Agarwal Devendra Prasad Sharma Mrs. Sunita Sirohia Mr. Bal Bahadur Sarki Durga Singh Karki Chettri Mr. Sundeep Malu Mr. Sanjib Kumar Gupta Mr. Ramesh Kr. Agarwal Mr. Bikash Kumar Prasad Mangan Nagar Panchayat: Mr.Amrit Singhi Mr. Sudhir Kumar Chettri Upper Mangan Bazar- ST: Mr. Prem Prakash Goyal Mr.Pinku Kumar Prasad Ms. Zangmoo Bhutia Mr. Kailash Chandra Pradhan Mr.Ugen Palzor Kazi Mr. Kailash Agarwal Namchi Municipal Council: Mr.Tshering Pintso Saring 11. Tibet Road Ward (ST(W): Gangyap Ward (UR Women): Power Colony- UR-Women: Ms. Hissey Doma Bhutia Mrs. Samika Tamang Chettri Mrs.Nima Doma Lepcha Mrs. Pempa Lhamu Tamang Miss Nima Choden Lepcha Ms. Premkit Lepcha Mrs. Diki Lhamu Lepcha Mrs. Babita Gupta Rinzing Namgyal Marg- ST: 12. Pani House Ward (ST): Ms. Kushboo Kumari Burma Mr. Norbu Tamang Ms. Radhika Agarwal Mr. Hangu Lachenpa Mrs.Mingma Lhamu Bhutia Mrs. Saraswati Sharma Mr. Pema Wangchuk Bhutia 13. Daragoan - Lumsey Ward (OBC(S): Dambudara Ward (OBC/ State List): Lower Mangan Bazar (UR Women): Mr.Yogesh Chettri Mr. Sailendra Chettri Mrs. Prativa Lama Mr. Milan Gautam Mr. Narendra Chettri Mrs.Tenzing Chime Kazi Mr. Daya Ram Bhattarai Mr. Kishor Chettri Ms. Tshering Doma Bhutia SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) March 16, 2021 6 Innovator of Labike Health Dignostic Sahakar Bharati Sikkim Rajya Adhiveshan system Amit Bhatnagar calls on CM Gangtok, March 09: The Sahakar Bharati Sikkim State Unit is organising two day long “Sahakar Bharati Sikkim Rajya Adhiveshan” programme from March 9 to 10 at Sikkim State Cooperative Union, Assam Lingzey. The programme is being organised in collaboration with Cooperation Department, Government of Sikkim, National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI), Anand, Gujarat, Sikkim State Cooperative Union (SICUN), Sikkim State Co- operative Supply and Marketing Federation Ltd. (SIMFED), Denzong Agricultural Co- Gangtok, March 14: Mr. Amit approach and a scientific tool to operative Society Ltd. (DACS), Bhatnagar, innovator of the Labike provide complete diagnostic Sikkim State Co-operative Bank Health Dignostic system through centre through Bike for prevention Ltd. (SISCO) and Sikkim set a fundamental idea about the Co-operative Society Ltd. (DACS) Accuster Technologies Pvt. Ltd. of common diseases, including Cooperative Milk Producers’ cooperative movement among gave an overview of DACS and its New Delhi, called on the Chief liver and kidney. Union (SCMPUL). young minds. He further informed initiatives. Minister, Mr. Prem Singh Tamang This system is certified with Governor Mr. Ganga Prasad that the SICUN complex is set to During the second half of the at Mintokgang, today. FDA, USA and all Government of attended the inaugural programme be formally inaugurated on 03 July, technical session, MD, Sikkim During the call on, the State India parameters and as the chief guest accompanied by 2021 on the occasion of Milk Union, Dr. A.B. Karki, Government’s vision to provide certifications. Chief Minister Mr. Prem Singh International Cooperative Day. elucidated on rural economy and Rural Health Service in Sikkim with Health Minister Dr. M. K. Tamang as the guest of honour. During the programme, dairy cooperative while MD, innovative Health Monitoring Sharma along with two other Governor Mr. Ganga Prasad, young budding entrepreneurs, Sikkim State Co-operative Supply Scheme through this system, was members of the aforementioned in his address, applauded the achievers and Cooperative and Marketing Federation Ltd. discussed thoroughly. organization were also present on contributions of Sahakar Bharati in Societies, namely, Mr. Albert (SIMFED), Mr. Bhaskar Basnett It is also to mentioned that the occasion. strengthening the cooperative Gurung (youth leader), Mr. Avinam spoke about various aspects of Labike system is a unique movement and commended the Manger (orator/youth motivator), business and enterprise through State Government for extending its Mr. Prajal Chettri ( entrepreneur), SIMFED. Chief Minister meets Awardee of NYP consistent support to the Mr. Abhinandan Dhakal (Dhakal Likewise, MD, Sikkim State cooperative movement in the State Brothers, proprietors of Yacon), Co-operative Bank Ltd. (SISCO), Festival 2021 of Sikkim. He further advised Mr. Deo Prasad Rai (artist), Ms. Mrs. Pema Chenzom, in her officials for empowering farmers in Shradha Sharma (young teen address, emphasized on banking the primary cooperative societies entrepreneur), Mr. Bibek Timsina operations through SISCO while through innovative and dedicated (B.Tech youth in the field of dairy Patron of Sahakar Bharati, Mr. training programmes. farming), Ms. Meena Rai (highest Jyotindra Bhai Mehta, elaborated Addressing the gathering, milk producer), Ms. Dinah on the role of youth in Cooperative Chief Minister Mr. Prem Singh Biswakarma (actress), Glen Lue Movements. Tamang said that the State Women’s Service Coop. Society The Sahakar Bharati Sikkim Government has held the progress Ltd. and Sikkim Pragatishil Nari Unit also formed its Central of farmers, cooperatives and rural Coop. Society Ltd. were also Executive Committee and development at a priority level and felicitated. Executive Committee today with there needs to be a spirit of unity The programme was also Mr. Mangaljit Rai as its President, and a collective mindset essential addressed by Founder Member of Mr. Tashi Ongdup Lepcha and for the all round development of Sahakar Bharati, Mr. Satish Ms. Bishnu Maya Manger as its the society and economic growth. Marathe, wherein he stressed on Vice Presidents and Mr. L.P. Kafley He lauded the efforts of the reformation and modernization of as its General Secretary. Sahakar Bharati Adhiveshan the Cooperative Act, ease of doing Later, a press briefing was Committee for organising the first business norms and rural tourism also held at the SICUN Conference of its kind event in the State that in the State of Sikkim. Hall which was addressed by will serve as a great opportunity Earlier, the welcome address Chairman, SICUN, Mr. L.P. Kafley, Gangtok, March 13: An awardee It may be mentioned here for the cooperative societies to was delivered by President, National General Secretary, of the National Youth Parliament that Master Avinam Manger is a gain knowledge and ideas which Sahakar Bharati, Sikkim Unit, Mr. Sahakar Bharati, Dr. Udai Joshi, Festival 2021 organised under the resident of East Sikkim and will further aid in their progress. Mangal Jit Rai. and President, Sahakar Bharati, aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs is a son of Mr. D. N. Manger and He urged the FPOs to work The concluding day was Sikkim Unit, Mr. Mangaljit Rai. It Government of India and the NSS, Mrs. Jashodha Gurung. Presently, in coordination with the producers chaired by MLA/ was informed that a charter of Master Avinam Manger called on he is pursuing English literature so that the beneficiaries receive Mr. Em Prasad Sharma, as chief demands has been put forward to the Chief Minister Mr. Prem Singh from N.B. Bhandari Degree equal and maximum benefits from guest. the State Government with regard Tamang at Mintokgang, today. College, Tadong. the various schemes being At the onset of the to various reforms needed for the Enquiring his wellbeing, It is also mentioned that his provided by the State Government. programme, National General overall development of Chief Minister congratulated him oratory skills was highlyHe also expressed the rising Secretary, Sahakar Bharati, Dr. Udai cooperative societies in the State. and assured every possible appreciated by the Prime Minister potential of piggery farming in the Joshi, presented a brief overview It may be mentioned here, support towards his career. through his tweet. State and encouraged the youths of Sahakar Bharati at a glance the Sahakar Bharati Adhiveshan to actively participate in the which was followed by a SWOT programme was organised by Chief Minister inaugurates Sapta Cooperative Movement in Sikkim. analysis of the Cooperative Sahakar Bharati Sikkim Unit in In his keynote address, Movement delivered by SICUN collaboration with Cooperation Kanya Kalika Devi Mandir Chairman, SICUN, Mr. L.P. Kafley, representative. Department, Government of Namchi, March 11: The Chief added that eleven days shri shri briefed the gathering about the The first half of the technical Sikkim, National Cooperative Dairy Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang shiva maha puran was also cooperative movement in Sikkim. session on “Building youth Federation of India (NCDFI), inaugurated ‘Sapta Kanya Kalika organized at the mandir focusing He extended gratitude to the State entrepreneur through Cooperative Anand, Gujarat, Sikkim State Devi Mandir’ at Upper Yangang, on spritual matter. Government for mobilising various Movement” had addresses Cooperative Union (SICUN), today. Principal Chief Engineer, developmental actions and presented by Mr. Bidyut Kr. Basu Sikkim State Co-operative Supply The Chief Minister along Tourism and Civil Aviation schemes under the leadership of from NABARD on “Marketing and Marketing Federation Ltd. with other dignitaries visited the Department, Mr. Prakash Chettri the Chief Minister that has helped through Cooperative” and Mrs. (SIMFED), Denzong Agricultural mandir and offered their prayers for shared the technical report of the boost the rural economy in the Madhu Bala Sahu, Marketing Head Co-operative Society Ltd. (DACS), the well-being of the state. mandir. State at a greater scale. He also of Simply Deshi on “Organic Sikkim State Co-operative Bank Chief Patron Puran The Chief Minister Mr. Prem stressed on the need for inclusion Marketing & Food Processing Ltd. (SISCO) and Sikkim committee cum Confidential Singh Tamang and his wife Mr. of cooperative education at through Cooperative Society” Cooperative Milk Producers’ Secretary Mr. Bikash Basnett Krishna Kumari Rai were also schools in junior levels in order to while MD, Denzong Agricultural Union (SCMPUL). presented the history about the felicitated by the organising mandir and spoke about the great committee of the puran for their religious significance that this relentless support in uplifting the Log on to www.ipr.sikkim.gov.in mandir holds particularly in state. Yangang and its public. He also Published by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Sikkim and printed at Government Printing Press, Tadong. Phones: 231140/231132/231142 e-mail :[email protected]