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Jyotiraditya Scindia: PM Modi's Resolve Is Sikkim's Progress and Development

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve is focused on the progress and development of Sikkim. He made the remarks after attending the 51st Sikkim Statehood Day celebrations. Scindia also launched a ₹360 crore mission to transform Sikkim into a globally integrated premium organic economy. During his three-day visit, he toured the Temi Tea Garden and reviewed key infrastructure and connectivity projects.

Key Points: PM Modi's Resolve Is Sikkim's Progress: Scindia

  • Scindia reaffirms PM Modi's commitment to Sikkim's development
  • ₹360 crore mission to elevate Sikkim's organic economy globally
  • Scindia visits Temi Tea Garden, interacts with workers
  • Three-day visit reviews infrastructure, tourism, connectivity projects
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"PM's resolve is Sikkim's progress, development": Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says PM Narendra Modi's resolve is Sikkim's progress and development, highlighting a ₹360 crore mission to boost the organic economy.

"The Prime Minister's resolve is Sikkim's progress, Sikkim's development. - Jyotiraditya Scindia"

Gangtok, May 17

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reteirated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve is to work for the progress and development of Sikim.

After attending the Sikkim Statehood Day celebrations during his visit to Sikkim, Scindia, who is Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications told reporters here a day earlier, "On the 51st Statehood Day, on the occasion of Foundation Day, from my heart, best wishes and greetings to everyone. The Prime Minister's resolve is Sikkim's progress, Sikkim's development. The Prime Minister's ideology is in progress".

Sikkim Statehood Day is observed annually on May 16 to commemorate the state's merger with the Indian Union in 1975.

In a post on X on Saturday, he said, "The ₹360 crore Mission, with support from @MDoNER_India, seeks to elevate Sikkim from a certified organic producer to a globally integrated premium organic economy driven by world-class infrastructure, aggregation, branding, traceability and export-market integration".

"This mission will strengthen farmer incomes, empower FPOs, expand cold-chain and logistics networks and impact more than 66,000 farmer families across the state," he added.

On Thursday, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia arrived in Sikkim on a three-day official visit to review key infrastructure, tourism and connectivity projects across the state.

During his three-day visit, Minister Scindia visited the famed Temi Tea Garden in South Sikkim's Namchi district, where he interacted with tea garden workers and joined them in plucking tea leaves.

Scindia also engaged with the tea pluckers and workers, appreciating their immense contribution towards preserving Sikkim's globally admired tea legacy.

He also donned the traditional bamboo basket and joined the workers in plucking tea leaves himself.

The visit of the Union Minister is being seen as significant for Sikkim, particularly in the sectors of tourism, connectivity, border infrastructure and development of pilgrimage facilities, with several centrally-supported projects currently underway in the Himalayan state.

- ANI

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Priya S
Honestly, every time a minister comes here before elections, they make big promises. But the people of Sikkim have been waiting for better roads and reliable internet for years. Let's see how much of this "premium organic economy" actually reaches the 66,000 families mentioned. Actions speak louder than photo ops.
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James A
As someone who visited Sikkim last year, I can say it's one of India's most beautiful states. The organic tea from Temi Garden is world-class. Any initiative that boosts local farmers while preserving the environment is a win-win. Hope the infrastructure projects also focus on sustainable tourism.
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Rohit P
Our North East has been neglected for decades. Finally some attention is being given. Sikkim is a model state for cleanliness and organic farming. If the government can develop proper cold storage and logistics, our organic produce can compete globally. Scindia ji seems genuinely interested in the region.
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Sarah B
Visiting Temi Tea Garden and interacting with workers is a nice gesture. But Sikkim also needs better healthcare facilities and educational opportunities. These basic amenities are still lacking in many parts of the state. Hope the minister also addressed these during his visit.
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Siddharth J
51 years of statehood and Sikkim continues to be a shining example of how small states can excel. From banning plastic to being fully organic, they lead by example. The ₹360 crore mission is a good step but we need sustained investment in connectivity - especially the Sikkim rail link and better highways for tourism.

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