Tag: Sikkim
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How a tiny state is battling joblessness through entrepreneurship
By Sarwar Kashani, Gangtok : Sikkim has many distinctions that give the tiny state nestled in the Himalayas between India and China a larger-than-life profile. It is the only organic state in India, is litter- and defecation-free, has high literacy and has the best working conditions for women. But the challenge of unemployment it faces…
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Grant ST status to Sikkim’s all indigenous communities: Gangtok Resolution
Gangtok : Calling upon the Central and Sikkim governments to consider granting the ST status to all the indigenous communities of the state in alignment with a constitutional provision, a resolution has affirmed that it would ensure lasting peace and prosperity. “We recommend to the government of Sikkim and the government of India, that the…
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The world needs to be told about Sikkim: A.R. Rahman
By Sugandha Rawal, New Delhi : Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, who has been named as the first brand ambassador of Sikkim, hopes India becomes more inclusive towards the “fascinating” Northeast, which he feels is a treasure waiting to be explored. “I always find the Northeast region fascinating. It is a part of India that we…