Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Sikkim’s 50th Statehood celebrations, launching more than 30 development projects valued in the thousands of crores. He framed the Northeast as “Asht Lakshmi” and emphasized faster, focused progress in the region. Modi also said efforts are underway to improve border tourism experiences and described the roadshow and event as unforgettable showcases of unity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok, during Sikkim’s 50th year of statehood celebrations. The projects cover infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, power, urban development, environment, tourism, and agriculture—aiming to drive holistic and inclusive growth across the state.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent time playing football with children in Gangtok, Sikkim, during his visit celebrating the state’s 50th anniversary. The same day saw the inauguration and foundation stone laying for more than ₹4,000 crore in projects spanning infrastructure, healthcare, education, and tourism—aimed at accelerating growth and improving public services.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Sikkim from April 27 to attend the closing ceremony of the state’s 50th anniversary of statehood. During the visit, he is expected to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore, spanning infrastructure, healthcare, education, and tourism, with a focus on holistic growth.
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