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Last Update: Saturday, Sep 12, 2026 17:38 [IST]
GANGTOK,: Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay today met with the newly
appointed faculty members of the Helen Lepcha Sikkim Government Medical College
and held discussions on the institution’s development, academic priorities and
the concerns of the faculty.
During
the interaction, the Chief Minister heard their valuable suggestions and took
note of their views and concerns, emphasising the importance of collective
efforts in establishing the medical college as a strong centre of learning and
excellence, a CMO press release informs.
Describing
the establishment of the institution as a historic beginning for Sikkim, the
Chief Minister said that, for the first time, students from the State would
have the opportunity to pursue medical education in their own homeland,
supported by dedicated faculty and the Government, society and local community.
He
stressed that the medical college would be particularly significant for
students from underprivileged backgrounds, providing them not only access to
quality medical education but also a pathway to realise their aspirations with
dignity and greater opportunities.
The
Chief Minister expressed confidence that with the dedication of the faculty,
students and all stakeholders, the institution would steadily grow into a
centre of excellence and contribute towards establishing Sikkim as a leading
educational hub.
He
extended his best wishes to the institution, its faculty members and students
for success in the years ahead, and called for continued dedication and
collective l building a strong foundation for medical education in the State,
the CMO release mentions.