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Handicrafts of Sikkim Traditional arts and handicrafts have been the very breath of Indian Civilization visa-vis Sikkim too. Significantly, Sikkim is also known for its traditional handicrafts, paintings, motifs, carpet, traditional tribal shoes, dresses, ornaments, weaving, and so on. The traditional handicrafts in Sikkim had has enormous cultural significance. Many of the Bhutia and Lepcha … Read more
Folk Songs of Sikkim People and Culture of Sikkim The People of Sikkim consist of three ethnic groups, that is, Lepcha, Bhutia and Nepali. Communities of different hues intermingle freely in Sikkim to constitute a homogenous blend. Hindu Temples coexist with Buddhist Monasteries, Churches, Mosque and Gurudwara. The predominant Communities are Lepchas, Bhutias and Nepalese. … Read more
Folk Dances of Sikkim People and Culture of Sikkim The People of Sikkim consist of three ethnic groups, that is, Lepcha, Bhutia and Nepali. Communities of different hues intermingle freely in Sikkim to constitute a homogenous blend. Hindu Temples coexist with Buddhist Monasteries, Churches, Mosque and Gurudwara. The predominant Communities are Lepchas, Bhutias and Nepalese. … Read more
Sikkim : Trade and Commerce Sikkim is one of the fastest growing states in India. The state has favorable agro-climatic conditions, which support agriculture, Horticulture-and-Forestry/”>Horticulture And Forestry. As per the state budget 2016-17, Sikkim got certified as first fully organic state in India by the Central Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare as well as … Read more
Sikkim : Tax and Economic Reforms The economic Horticulture and Animal Husbandry. Industrial Sector Industries plays an important part to the development of the state. State Government has taken various measures to provide impetus to the growth of the economy. There has been a drastic shift in the sectoral contribution from primary and tertiary to … Read more
Sikkim : Schemes and Projects Various schemes have been implemented in the State for the Growth and development. In order to provide Inclusive Growth and provide equal benefits and opportunities to all the people, schemes have been launched. Various schemes are as Chief Ministers Start Up Scheme In order to develop Entrepreneurship to young minds … Read more
Sikkim : Planned Development State Government has given large attention to the planned development of State so as to improve the socio economic indicators of the State. Urbanization is a part of the development process and rural-urban Migration is largely common in developing economies and it is common for the state of Sikkim. During these … Read more
Main Features of Budget of Sikkim Main theme of the Budget 2017-18 – Sustainable Development Total Receipts and Total Expenditure For the fiscal year 2017-18, a gross expenditure of Rs. 6364.02 crores has been projected in the budget. After taking into account recoveries amounting to Rs. 142.20 crores, the net expenditure comes to Rs. 6221.82 … Read more
An Introduction to economy of Sikkim Sikkim is surrounded by vast stretches of Tibetan Plateaus in the north, the Chumbi Valley of Tibet and the Kingdom of Bhutan in the east, the Kingdom of Nepal in the west and Darjeeling district of West Bengal in the south. Sikkim has several snow-capped peaks including Kanchenjunga, the … Read more
Vegetation of Sikkim Sikkim provides a great variety of habitats, that support and sustains rich Flora and Fauna. The Vegetation of Sikkim changes from tropical to subtropical upwards through middle hills with much coniferous and Oak forests of temperate character to the higher slopes with sub alpine scrub and alpine “meadows” generally related to higher … Read more