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GANGTOK, (IPR): A review meeting was convened today at the conference hall
of the Tashiling Secretariat to discuss the celebration of 50 years of
Statehood on May 16, 2025.
The meeting was
chaired by Vijay Bhushan Pathak, chief secretary and attended by R Telang, additional
chief secretary, AK Singh, Director General of Police, along with heads of departments
and officers of the State government.
The meeting
featured an in-depth discussion on arrangements for the upcoming 50 years of
Statehood celebrations. This year-long commemoration will include a wide range
of events, and officials thoroughly deliberated on various aspects, including
programme scheduling and task allocation.
The chief secretary
emphasised the importance of seamless coordination among the officials to
ensure the event's success, marking an important milestone in the history of
the State.
Additional
responsibilities were handed over to various departments to facilitate a smooth
and successful celebration of 50 years of Statehood of Sikkim.
It may be noted
here that the grand finale of the celebrations is slated for May 16, 2025, with
a spectacular event planned, to be graced by the Prime Minister of India,
Narendra Modi, as the chief guest.
