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VOLUME XXII - NO. 155
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discribed gunktok
sikkim is full of stunning places to
visit, its most prized possession is the
amazing city of Gangtok. Capital of
Sikkim, Gangtok is a hill resort and one
of the most popular places in north-east
India. It is known for its scenic beauty
and striking view of Mount
Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in
the world. Gangtok is nestled within
higher Himalayan peaks with a year-
round mild weather making it an
excellent holiday spot. Located in the
eastern Himalayan range, at an
elevation of 1,650 m (5,410 ft),
Gangtok houses people of different
ethnicity such as Nepali, Lepchas and
Bhutia. Tourism, which peaks in spring
and summer, is the main source of
income in Gangtok since it serves as a
gateway to Sikkim
, Gangtok is one of the most picturesque
places to visit in the whole of India. It
presents the perfect image of India’s
great and varied topography. This hold
true to most parts of Sikkim. Despite
being the least populous state in India
and the second smallest state after Goa,
Sikkim is still an excellent tourist spot
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Evening Edition corona stars taking over
FIRST EVER CYBER
VILLAGE IN INDIA
Melli Dara is known for various
innovative initiatives undertaken in the
SIKKIM STARTS AN
field of e-Governance at grassroots level.
Computerization of the village
administration centre, implementation of
ORGANIC MISSION
a single windows system at village level,
solid waste management system,
Panchayat Sandesh (Monthly news paper
published by GPU), Free SMS updates
The tiny Himalayan state with a population of 6.11 lakh (2011 census) which for GPU activities etc. are various
shares bordThe tiny Himalayan state with a population of 6.11 lakh (2011 census) initiatives taken by the GPU. The GPU
which shares borders with China, Nepal and Bhutan, was declared fully organic received 'Rashtriya Gaurav Gram Sabha
in January 2016. The organic mission which kicked off in 2010, brought Purashkar - 2011' from Government of
accolades to the state at home and abroad. India.[2] Apart from this, the panchayat
unit have received several state level
“The organic farming mission was restricted to only on paper and did not take awards. Recently 'The Information
place at the ground level. We would certainly support the mission but would not Technology person of the year' title was
force it on the farmers,” Prem Singh Golay told HT in an interview. awarded to the President of GPU, Mr.
Ganesh Kumar Rai, in Sikitex 2011.]
Golay who led the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha to power ending a 25-year rule by The cyber village software at Melli Dara
Pawan Chamling’s Sikkim Democratic Front criticized the SDF government Paiyong Gram Panchayat Unit is web-
saying, “The earlier government had only created hype. We will provide based and allows gathering of
technical, financial and marketing support to the organic farmers, but will leave it information from grassroots level using
to the farmers whether they would go for organic farming,”ers with China, Nepal handheld devices and integrating it with
and Bhutan, was declared fully organic in January 2016. The organic mission the departmental database on a real time
which kicked off in 2010, brought accolades to the state at home and abroad. basis. Each of the six ward panchayat is
provided with the handheld devices to
“The organic farming mission was restricted to only on paper and did not take collect and update data of the villagers.
place at the ground level. We would certainly support the mission but would not Each resident will have his or her
force it on the farmers,” Prem Singh Golay told HT in an interview. exclusive digital profile in the handheld
 W A B D
KNOW ABOUT
SIKKIM
Phuntsog Namgyal founded the Namgyal dynasty and established
himself as the monarch ruler of Sikkim in 1642. He was called as
Chogyal which means priest king. In 1670 his son Tensung Namgyal
ascended to the throne. Sikkim allied itself with British India in 19th
century. Image Caption Here
Sikkim was annexed and defeated by the Bhutanese in 1700. Later
Tibetans drove out the Bhutanese and restored the crown to Chogyals.
Sikkim faced raids for quite a long period of time by Nepalese and
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Gurkha war of 1814 is seen as backlash of attach of Nepalese on the

Sikkim. British East India

Company in alliance with Sikkim
attacked Nepal which is called as
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treaties were signed between
Nepal and Sikkim.
Due to expansionist policy of
British, the ties between the East
India Company and Sikkim
gradually snapped and Sikkim was
annexed by British. Although
Sikkim was given sovereignty and
it was given the status of princely
state.
In 1973 there were huge riots and thus and thus there was a consensus
among the masses to get protection from India. In 1975 thus Indian
Army took over the control in Gangtok and a referendum was sought.
Sikkim is a very small hilly state of India located in
The referendum gave clear mandate to abolish the monarchy and to
the Eastern Himalayas with a total geographical
become a part of Union of India.
area of 7096.Sq. Kms. The traditional food of
Eventually on 16 May 1975 the monarchy was abolished and the Sikkim
Sikkim is called Sikkimese cuisine. The cuisine is a
was merged with Indian union and become the 22nd state of India.
blend of Tibetan, Nepali and Lepcha dishes which
comes from various ethnic tribes and communities
I It shares border with only 1 state – West Bengal in south. It also shares
of Sikkim. Sikkimese food is largely based on rice,
international boundary with 3 countries i.e. Bhutan in east, Nepal in west
culinary vegetables from jungle like Ningro (Fern),
and China in north which also happens to be maximum number of
Nakima (Wild Lily), Baas ko Tusa (Bamboo-
international borders shared by any Indian State. Note – there are two
Shoot), Cheuw (Mushrooms), etc. Even organic
more states which has maximum ( 3 nos.) number of international
vegetables such as Iskus (Chayote/ Squash), Pharsi
(pumpkin), Pharsi ko Munta (Pumpkin leaves),
borders : Arunachal Pradesh and West Bengal. Iskus ko Munta (Chayote/ Squash leaves), Kinema
Total length of international border of Sikkim is 350 Km. Out of total (Fermented Soyabean), Ruk Tamatar ( Tree
border length, Sikkim shares 220 Km with China, 98 Km with Nepal Tomato) and Dalle Chillies (Hot Fire BallsThe
and 32 Km with Bhutan. traditional cuisine of Japan (Japanese: washoku) is
This is the 22nd state of Indian union. As per 2011 census it is the least based on rice with miso soup and other dishes;
populous state of India and second smallest state by area just after there is an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. Side
GoaGDP of the state is very poor and Sikkim comes on second last dishes often consist of fish, pickled vegetables, and
position by GDP rank of all Indian States. If economy is measured in vegetables cooked in broth. Seafood is common,
terms of GDP per capita then Sikkim stands at third position among all often grilled, but also served raw as sashimi or in
Indian states (first being Goa, second is Delhi). (as per year 2014 GDP sushi hence the japnes cuisine is very similar to
data). japnese cuisine
Sikkim’s economy is dependent mainly on agriculture and tourism.
Mineral Resources of Sikkim – Gold, silver, copper, Zinc
Main Industries of Sikkim-most available industries are food
processing, tanning, watch assembly, distilleries, breweries, flour mills
etcGDP of the state is very poor and Sikkim comes on second last
position by GDP rank of all Indian States. If economy is measured in
terms of GDP per capita then Sikkim stands at third position among all
Image or AD Space Indian states (first being Goa, second is Delhi). (as per year 2014 GDP