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The Union Government has released ₹643.50 lakhs as the first instalment of the XV Finance Commission Untied Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Sikkim for the financial year 2025–26. This funding will support 5 District Panchayats and 199 Gram Panchayats, with an additional ₹17.50 lakhs for a
International Tourism Mart
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is set to organize the 13th International Tourism Mart (ITM) in Gangtok, Sikkim, from November 13-16, 2025. The event aims to showcase the tourism potential of the North Eastern Region, emphasizing sustainable and inclusive tourism development. It will feature participation from representatives of
Sikkim
On November 4, 2025, the Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The meeting was highlighted in a post by the Prime Minister on social media, confirming the engagement between the two leaders. Source: Original Link
Biodiversity
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹18.3 lakh to Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) in Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim as part of the Access and Benefit Sharing initiative under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The funds were transferred to the Narrau village BMC in Aligarh, UP, and the Lampokhari
Sikkim
The Chief Minister of Sikkim, Shri Prem Singh Tamang, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on October 6, 2025. The meeting was announced via the Prime Minister's Office on social media. Source: Original Link
BRO Project Swastik
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Project Swastik marked its 65th Raising Day on October 1, 2025, celebrating its achievements in road construction and maintenance in Sikkim. Since 1960, it has built over 1,412 km of roads and 80 bridges, ensuring connectivity in challenging terrains. The project has also launched
Sikkim
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the administrative and academic buildings of the College of Horticulture in Bermiok, Sikkim, emphasizing the state's potential for organic farming and non-traditional crops. He highlighted the importance of agriculture in India, especially in hill states, and urged students to engage
Cybersecurity
A State Capacity Building Workshop for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Deputy CISOs was held in Gangtok, Sikkim, on July 14, 2025. Organized by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and the Department of Information Technology, the workshop focused on enhancing cybersecurity awareness and capabilities among state officials. Keynote speaker
Sikkim
The Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on June 13, 2025. The meeting was announced via the Prime Minister's Office on social media. Source: Original Link
Sikkim
In his address at the Sikkim@50 event, the Prime Minister celebrated the state's golden jubilee, highlighting its democratic journey, achievements in organic farming, and advancements in infrastructure. He emphasized the importance of balanced development across India, particularly in the Northeast, and announced new projects aimed at enhancing