Celebrating Sikkim: A Beacon of Sustainable Development

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday extended her heartfelt greetings to the people of Sikkim on the occasion of the statehood day, highlighting its commendable role in sustainable development across the nation.

Murmu acknowledged the people of Sikkim for their renowned warmth, simplicity, and collective spirit of harmony, wishing for their continued prosperity. She conveyed these sentiments through a message posted on X, heralding the uniqueness of the state's commitment.

The president emphasized Sikkim's remarkable position, with its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, in setting an exemplary standard for environmental conservation since it became India's 22nd state on May 16, 1975.

(With inputs from agencies.)