Sikkim Food security

Sikkim Food Security Food Security Index of India as well as Sikkm In India, the dimension of food security is important despite attaining self-sufficiency in food production. Though there has been a considerable improvement in productivity and production of rice and wheat, we have not been able to eliminate chronic hunger and POVERTY. Understanding of the … Read more

Sikkim Public Finance and fiscal Policy

Sikkim PUBLIC FINANCE and Fiscal Policy Basic Understanding of Public Finance of Sikkim Public finance as a concept may be understood on two levels – as a practical activity of all components of Public Administration and As a theoretical area. The term “public finance“ may be defined as the identification of specific financial relationships and functions running … Read more

Sikkim Human Development Index

Sikkim Human Development index The practice of human development calls for a three-pronged strategy: Expand opportunities in Sikkim In the human development framework, an equitable expansion of opportunities economic, social, political and cultural is regarded as being essential for ending human POVERTY. A focus on expanding opportunities for people can ensure that progress can combine Growth … Read more

Workers Peasant and Tribal Movements in Sikkim

Workers Peasant and Tribal Movements in Sikkim The Anti-dam Movement in Sikkim: Resurgence of Lepcha and Bhutia Identity at Helm Sikkim is a small Himalayan State which is located in India’s north -east region. Prior to its merger with India in 1975, Sikkim was under the Chogyal Dynasty formed in 1642 under the influence of … Read more

Handicrafts of Sikkim

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

Sikkim : Trade and Commerce

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

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

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

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 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