Sikkim CM meets Governorto discuss PM’s visit to state

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang called on Governor Om Prakash Mathur at Lok Bhavan here on Sunday to discuss various aspects related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the state, an official statement said.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Gangtok on Monday on a two-day visit to Sikkim.
During the meeting, the CM discussed with the governor on various aspects related to the Prime Minister’s visit to the Himalayan state, the Lok Bhavan statement said.
The CM reviewed the current situation of preparations for scheduled programmes to be held at Lok Bhavan and Paljor Stadium and informed the governor that there is huge enthusiasm among the people of Sikkim regarding the arrival of the PM.
He assured the governor that all possible efforts are being made by the state government at every level to ensure the grand success of this historic event, it said.
During the discussion, the governor stressed that this visit of the Prime Minister will be an extremely effective medium of presenting Sikkim’s developmental achievements and its unique cultural identity on the global stage, the statement said.
The PM will arrive in Gangtok on April 27 at around 3 pm. He will hold a road show from up to Lok Bhawan soon after landing at Libing helipad.
On April 28, the Prime Minister will participate in the closing ceremony of Sikkim’s 50th Year of Statehood celebrations at Paljor Stadium, where he will inaugurate, launch and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore across the state. The Prime Minister will also address the gathering on the occasion.
These projects span a wide range of sectors, including infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, power, urban development, environment, tourism and agriculture, and are aimed at accelerating holistic and inclusive development in Sikkim.