SIkKIM HERAL Vol. 64 No. 07 visit us at www.ipr.sikkim.gov.in Gangtok (Tuesday) February 09, 2021 Regd. No.WB/SKM/01/2020-2022D BJP National Vice President Chief Minister lays foundation stone calls on Chief Minister of Sikkim Theater Training Center Gangtok, February 08: Chief Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang laid the foundation stone of the permanent campus of National School of Drama, Sikkim, at Tamla, Assam Lingzey, today. He also participated in the bhumi puja. The permanent campus of NSD Sikkim will be built in the four and half acre land provided by the State Government free of cost. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister congratulated the people of Sikkim, particularly of Namcheybong constituency, for the upcoming Theatre Training Institute. He said that the Gangtok, February 08:BJP alliance with the BJP is dedicated establishment of the permanent of NSD Sikkim and his team for the National Vice President, Dr. M. to public service reaching in his address stated that the campus of NSD will develop commendable work done since its Chuba AO called on the Chief development at every level. permanent campus of NSD Sikkim theatre culture in Sikkim, as well as establishment in 2011. Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang Several achievements have proven will be of great benefit to the State create multiple opportunities and The Chief Minister at his official residence, the dedication of the government, in every aspect. The project will avenues for local people. He urged highlighted the progress made by Mintokgang, today. while the fruits of efforts made help the students of the State to the people of the area to lend all the State Government in the field During the call on, the two jointly, will be visible in the days explore theatre as a career possible support to ensure that the of Health, Education and several leaders discussed the recent union to come, he added. opportunity. It will also benefit the campus is built in the stipulated other sectors. He stressed that the budget passed by the NDA Dr. M. Chuba AO was people of Sikkim in their socio- time. He also assured logistic Government is fully committed to government under the visionary positive towards the alliance economic development, he added. support such as road upgradation the development of art and culture leadership of Prime Minister Mr. practices in Sikkim which is new Director NSD, Delhi, and water connection from the in the State. Narendra Modi and Finance and evolving towards prosperity Government. The Chief Minister Minister for Culture Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitaraman. and has been successful. lauded the effort of Centre Director Department, Mr. Samdup Lepcha Contd.on page 6 The Chief Minister said that Thus, BJP and SKM will take the budget has raised the hope for the development agenda of NDA new development towards making government to make Sikkim a fully Meeting on beautification of Urban India self reliant. He said that the developed and prosperous state. state government which is in and Rural Bazaars of Sikkim held PHOTO NEWS Gangtok, February 03: A meeting regarding the beautification of all the Urban and Rural Bazaars of Sikkim by removing all aerial connectivity lines was held in the chamber of Secretary, Urban Development Department, with all the Telecom Service Providers operating in the State. Secretary, Urban Development Department apprised the house that since Sikkim is a Tourist Destination State, many tourist flock to the State to enjoy its scenic beauty but this has over that the Company would be glad no road crossing which is required to lay down the underground to connect the households in the Governor Mr. Ganga Prasad along with Minister for Forest a time been marred by the cables provided permission is interiors. In order to cross the Department Mr. Karma Lodey Bhutia inaugurating ‘Smart Class overhead utility lines which can be granted for the same. The cables in the interiors permission Room’at Penlong Government Secondary School at Navey Shotak seen all over the Bazaars of the constraints faced were also is to be sort from the National GPU on January 27. State. Since Smart City is to construct a 12 km duct from Vajra discussed at length. One of the Highway and Infrastructure to Ranipool, the Secretary cum main bottlenecks proved to be the Development Corporation Limited State Mission Director, Smart City, numerous utility lines running (NHIDCL). requested all these private underground which makes it The Chief Engineer, Urban companies to utilize this duct to almost impossible to dig the duct Development Department apprised the fullest which will help in for laying the underground fibers. the house that BSNL has defunct removing the aerial connectivity Also, the backbone for laying the poles at Soreng Bazaar which is fiber optics is already there along which is currently marring the Contd.on page 6 beauty of the place. She also asked the National Highway but there is the house for suggestions to be taken up by the Department to Pearls of Wisdom overcome the constraints towards beautification of the Bazaars areas “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, of the State including Class - II and while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” The Chief Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang on the occasion of his Class-III Bazaars. - Lao Tzu birthday at the holy Khechuperi Lake, Tashi Chyoling Gumpa. Jio, Center Manager said SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Tuesday) February 09, 2021 2 District Diary Saanen Goat Farm inaugurated at Namthang-Rateypani Minister L.N. Sharma lays foundation stone Namchi, February 08: Minister At the onset, chief guest easily adapt to any kind of of New Church Building at Yangang for Animal Husbandry and along with the dignitaries visited weather and are suitable for both Namchi, February 06:The It may be mentioned here Veterinary Services Department, the saanen goat farm. This goat open grazing and stall-feeding. Minister for Agriculture that the New Church Building will Mr. L.N. Sharma inaugurated is a Swiss breed goat which is well Adddressing the Department, Mr. L. N. Sharma be an additional infrastructure of District Level Livestock Show- known for its high quality milk gathering, Minister Mr. L. N. laid the foundation stone of New forty three years old Church and cum -Skill Development and and its by products, the female Sharma said that this particular Church Building of Himalayan said to be the biggest Church at Capacity Building on Livestock goats can produce 4 to 4.5 liters programme aims to generate Free Church at Yangang, South Yangang and its peripheries. and Poultry Farming under of milk per day and this goat is awareness on how to breed Sikkim, today. National Livestock Mission at mainly raised for commercial milk Contd. on page 4 Rateypani public ground, today. production. Saanen goats can Review meeting on performance of health indicators under Aspirational District held ICAR-NINFET organizes workshop in North Sikkim Gyalshing, February 08: A overall work done by the medical Mangan, February 08: A programme was to create importance of Angora Rabbit, review meeting on performance officers in West Sikkim and also workshop on Value Added awareness among the Angora, Tibetan Sheep, Yak for the of health indicators under about the development work Products from Angora Rabbit and Sheep breeders/farmers highlanders of Sikkim and the Aspirational District for the year under health sector. A copy of Sheep Based towards doubling regarding the quality of the fibre impact that they can have on their 2019 to 2020 was held at the survey report for the year 2020 the farmers’ income was proven scientifically by NINFET, economic status. Further he also office of District Collector, Tikjuk, was placed before DC West and organized by ICAR-NINFET thus making them aware that such stated that the department has today. further he urged all the medical (National Institute of Natural high quality fibre is in their always extended their full The meeting was chaired officers to give their best in their Fibre Engineering Technology) in possession, which has a great support. by the District Collector (West), work. He also inquired about the collaboration with KVK, South potential in the national and Principal Scientist NINFET, Mr. Karma R. Bonpo. Contd. on page 4 Sikkim and Department of international markets. Additional Dr. Sanjay Debnath provided a DC (West) inquired about AH&V.S, North District. Director, AH&VS (North) Dr. The main objective of the Karma Tenzing focused on the Contd. on page 6 Co-ordination meeting to review performance Eat Right Challenge inaugurated at Namchi of education sector held Gyalshing, February 05: Namchi, February 07: Eat Right balanced meal needs to be A co- Additional Director, HRDD immunity and keep various types ordination meeting to review the (West) Mr. K.C. Gyatso, SDMs, Challenge, Namchi themed consumed by the people. She of sickness at bay. performance of education sector BDOs, Principals, Assistant ‘Inspiring Trust, Assuring Safe also updated that there has been DC-cum-Chairman Eat under Aspirational District Directors and Headmasters of all and Nutritious Food was an increase in people eating Right Challenge, emphasized programme was held at Zilla the schools of West District. inaugurated by South Zilla unhealthy food and added that about this challenge and urged Panchayat Bhawan, Kyongsha, DC (West) addressing the Adhyaksha Mrs. Tshering Dem this kind of programme can one and all to eat safe and clean West Sikkim, today. congregation, emphasised on the Bhutia at Central Park, today. This generate awareness to eat a food. He said that since Sikkim is The programme reformation of teaching methods challenge is an initiative of Food wholesome meal filled with also a tourist destination he commenced under the and generating competitive Safety and Standards Authority complete nutrients and other exhorted that hotels and other chairmanship of District environment in all the of India (FSSA).