Sikkim CM thanks PM Modi for launching projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Tuesday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for attending the concluding ceremony of celebrations to mark the golden jubilee of the state's statehood and launching projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore. The projects encompass a wide range of sectors such as infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, power, urban development, environment, tourism and agriculture. In a post on social media, the chief minister said, ''It was a singular honour and a moment of immense pride to join Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Governor Om Prakash Mathur, MPs D T Lepcha and Indra Hang Subba at the grand closing ceremony commemorating 50 glorious years of Sikkim's statehood.'' ''On the occasion, the prime minister inaugurated a series of transformative projects, including the Helen Lepcha Medical College, the mini secretariat, the eco-tourism pilgrimage complex at Dodak, and the Administrative Block of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Centre of Excellence.'' He also laid the foundation stones for several key initiatives, such as a 100-bed Ayurveda Hospital, the eco-pilgrimage complex at Silnon, a public utility centre, and the comprehensive rehabilitation of the sewage system, among others, Tamang said. ''These landmark initiatives mark a significant stride in strengthening Sikkim's infrastructure, healthcare ecosystem, and sustainability efforts, laying a strong foundation for a brighter, more resilient, and prosperous future for our people,'' he added. The chief minister also expressed his sincere appreciation for the prime minister's address and his gracious words for the state and its people. ''His admiration for the vibrant cultural programme, along with his heartfelt recognition of the cleanliness and breathtaking scenic beauty of Sikkim, deeply resonates with us all. ''His appreciation of our government's initiative has further inspired us to deepen our commitment to environmental stewardship and the overall well-being of our citizens,'' he said.

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