MODEL ASSEMBLY FOR STATE-LEVEL STUDENTS TO BEGIN IN SIKKIM LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY: CM PS TAMANG

New Delhi, July 6: Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, in an college fest of Government College Rhenock on Wednesday made a major announcement about the 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. He informed that the students will have representation and participation in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly for the first time in the state’s history. Through the Model Assembly, students will be able to express their thoughts, voice their concerns, and actively participate in the governance of the state. This programme attempts to instill in young people a sense of civic responsibility and democratic values, he said.

The CM applauded the students’ dedication and hard work in government institutions, emphasising the importance of education in shaping individuals and society’s future. He encouraged lifelong learning and skill acquisition for a fruitful future.

The CM highlighted a number of significant programmes designed to aid underprivileged students and give them equal educational opportunities. He emphasised the value of the Chief Minister Merit Scholarship Programme, which strives to give students from households with limited resources access to higher education.

The Chief Minister also acknowledged the difficulties students had been facing during power shortages. In order to allay this worry, he stated that underprivileged households with students would receive inverters, allowing them to continue their studies even in the absence of electricity.

CM PS Tamang underlined the improvements made to the Aama Yojana Scheme. Prior to this 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝟐𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜��𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞; 𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐢𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚 𝟒𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞. The incentive will be disbursed in two installments, giving non-working mothers essential financial support.

Furthermore, the CM also urged everyone to collaborate collectively to 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 (𝐓𝐁) 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐤𝐤𝐢𝐦 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒. He instructed everyone in the community to take responsibility by promptly registering TB patients at nearby hospitals. The objective of a healthier Sikkim will be furthered by this united effort, which will enable prompt TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Announcing the expansion of the Bahini Scheme to include colleges. Previously, the scheme was limited to schools, but the Chief Minister announced the distribution of sanitary napkins in every college across the state in order to facilitate free and safe sanitary pads.