On May 16, 1975, Sikkim became a part of the Indian Union. Since then, the 16th of May has been designated as Sikkim Statehood Day.Highlights:

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The Indo-Sikkimese Treaty was concluded in 1950. became an Indian protectorate as a result of this. Until 1975, Sikkim was controlled by the Namgyal dynasty.

Sikkim has become the first state in the country to go completely organic. In Sikkim, all farming activities are now conducted without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilisers.

The World Heritage Kanchenjunga National Park is located in Sikkim.

River Teesta

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is the major river flowing in the state.

Lhonak, Lachung and Talung are the tributaries of Teesta. Teesta river is a tributary of Brahmaputra.

The residents of Sikkim are of Nepali origin.

The native Sikkimese consist of Bhutias. They migrated from Tibet in the 14th century. The Lepchas lived before the Bhutias.