New Delhi, February 9: The Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, called on the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, in New Delhi on Sunday and held a detailed and constructive discussion on key developmental issues concerning the State.
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| Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) greets Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a meeting in New Delhi to discuss key developmental priorities of the State. (Image: CMO Office) |
During the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed his sincere gratitude, on behalf of the people of Sikkim, to the Union Finance Minister and the Central Government for the Union Budget’s special focus on the North-Eastern Region, particularly the announcement of the Scheme for Development of Buddhist Circuits.
He stated that the Budget’s recognition of the North-East as a civilizational confluence of the Theravada and Mahayana/Vajrayana traditions has been widely welcomed in Sikkim. The Chief Minister noted that the proposed initiatives for the preservation of Buddhist sites and monasteries, improvement of connectivity, and enhancement of pilgrim amenities are closely aligned with Sikkim’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage.
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The discussions also covered several other developmental priorities and issues of significance to the State. The Chief Minister reiterated Sikkim’s appreciation for the Central Government’s continued attention and guidance on matters critical to the State’s progress, prosperity, and overall welfare.
He further conveyed his gratitude to the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, for his visionary leadership and sustained support, under which Sikkim continues to receive encouragement for holistic and people-centric development.
Chief Administrator-cum-Cabinet Secretary V B Pathak, Principal Resident Commissioner A K Chand, and Secretary, CMO, Karma Namgyal were also present during the meeting.
