<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">NAMCHI, (IPR):</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">
Union Minister of State for Ministry of Women and Child Development Savitri
Thakur, who is on a three-day visit to the State, toured various locations
across Namchi district on the second day of her visit today.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">The
minister visited several sites to inspect developmental activities being
implemented under Central government schemes, interact with beneficiaries, and
review the progress of ongoing projects.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">At
the outset of the visit, the minister was accorded a Guard of Honour by the
women squad of Sikkim Police, Namchi, at a local hotel before proceeding to
Ravangla.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">During
her visit to Tathagata Tsal, the minister was briefed by Tathagata Tsal OSD
Tseten Bhutia on the major sects of Buddhism, Tibetan and Gandhara art and
paintings, as well as the 12 Deeds of Lord Buddha. She also interacted with
Anganwadi workers of the Ravangla circle and enquired about grassroots-level
activities being undertaken in the region.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">Thereafter,
the minister visited National Institute of Technology Sikkim, where director
Prof. Mahesh Chandra Govil apprised her of the institute’s induction process,
faculty strength, and student enrolment across various academic disciplines.
The minister also enquired about research initiatives focusing on economic
sustainability and innovative technologies suited to the region. As part of the
‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, she planted an orange sapling and a golden
euonymus within the institute premises.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">Subsequently,
the minister toured Temi Tea Estate, where she was briefed on the various tea
flushes produced at the estate and the tea manufacturing process, including
withering, drying, sorting, and packaging of tea leaves.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">En
route, she also visited the food godown at Namthang, where DCSO Tenzing Bhutia
briefed her on the functioning of the facility, the distribution of essential
commodities, and the number of beneficiaries covered under AAY, PHH, and OPHH
ration cards.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">The
minister later proceeded to Upper Bokrang under Kateng Pamphok GPU to inspect a
beneficiary house constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin
(PMAY-G). She interacted with beneficiary Chuden Tamang and enquired about the
benefits availed under other Central Government schemes, including Jal Jeevan
Mission.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">Thereafter,
she visited CM Shree Government Secondary School, Kateng, and inspected
infrastructure developed under the North Eastern Council (NEC), Ministry of
Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER). She also interacted with students
and teachers regarding teaching methodologies and academic activities
undertaken by the institution.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">The
minister further inspected the Kateng Primary health sub-centre and reviewed
the healthcare facilities and services being provided to the public. Community
health officer Divya Sharma briefed her on maternal healthcare services, OPD
facilities, availability of medicines, and other healthcare initiatives being
carried out at the centre.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">The
minister also visited the Krishi Vigyan Kendra Namthang, where she toured the
soil testing laboratory and spawn production unit. Scientists at KVK apprised
her of the operational procedures and functioning of the facilities. She later
held an interactive session with beneficiaries of PM-KSN and PMKSY.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">Addressing
the beneficiaries, the minister spoke about the State’s unique terrain and
progressive organic farming practices while encouraging livelihood support
initiatives under various Centrally Sponsored Schemes. She expressed support
for the promotion and marketing of products from the State and encouraged the
adoption of modern farming techniques while preserving the environment. She
further stated that such initiatives would contribute significantly towards
boosting tourism and achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">Throughout
the visit, the minister was accompanied by Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba,
Barfung MLA Rikshal Dorjee, Namthang-Rateypani MLA Sanjeet Kharel, Sikkim State
Women Commission chairperson Tenny Doma Bhutia, APS to CM (Namchi) Bishnu
Prasad Sharma, Namchi DC Anupa Tamling, ADC (Headquarters) Subash Ghimirey,
Namchi ADC Trisang Tamang, ADC (Development) Dr CP Rai, Namchi SDM Wangyal
Sherpa, Ravangla SDM Saran Kalikotey, Namchi CDPO Laxuman Tamang, Ravangla CDPO
Norbu Lepcha and assistant director Jyothsna Khatiwara, along with officials
from various line departments of the district.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">The
entourage accompanying the MoS also included Satyen Lama, economic advisor,
Ministry of Women and Child Development. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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