At the helm of the boat lies the people themselves and it is their responsibility to move to the direction of development, stability and shield democracy against the anti social elements: Chamling
GANGTOK, May 01: As the world today commemorated May Day, the same here in Sikkim was marked with due honour under the banner ‘May Day Celebration’ in its rich tea estate of Lamitar, Timi Tarku, South Sikkim.
The day dedicated to all workers, in its celebration today was attended by GM Gurung, Minister for HRDD and Cultural Affairs & Heritage Department, who in his welcome speech informed that over the years under SDF governance there had been all round development particularly with special attention on upliftment of the downtrodden.
He said that the Chief Minister Pawan Chamling has left no stone unturned for the benefit of the rural progressive workers through various schemes that has been accordingly implemented by the concerned persons in office.
Following GM Gurung, BM Ramudamu, MLA Khamdung and Vice President to SDF Labor Front also described the virtuous steps laid under the administration of SDF quoting “SDF has originated out of the soul of poor masses”.
In the list of the day’s programme 101 retired labours were honoured for their steadfast services, amongst them Ratan Bahadhur Gurung, Phul Maya Sheerpa and Roma Tamang were handed cash worth of Rs 49,995 along with certificate of appreciation. “After the down fall of erstwhile government, the people now could foresee new horizon of hopes, a new beginning of democracy and a stable society” opined Ramudamu today.
Further more, the MLA Ramudamu informed that every available natural wealth of the state should be processed, mechanised and captured to market in national and international arena such, as SIMFED today launched the indigenous brand of refreshment juice ‘Himalayan Passion’ exclusively processed out of the local passion fruit abundantly available in the region.
Congratulating Giresh Chandra Rai, Chairman to SIMFED, the chief guest of the day said that such ventures are a welcome omen for the potential development of Sikkim. Along with this, he informed a list of new initiatives is likely to be implemented soon including toilet amenities for the farmers, free of cost supply of water, minimisation of electricity bills, availability of LPG, kerosene oil, appointment of doctors, compounders, head nurses in case of accident of the workers while in work, gratuity to retired servicemen and mothers along with increase of daily wages of employees to minimum Rs 100 to the maximum of Rs 150.
The primary hardworks lies in the laborers and it is through them great inventions takes shape, said BM Ramudamu adding that the development of a state and the country as a whole lies in the bottom line of peaceful ambience and political stability. The golden orator Pawan Chamling today concluded his deliberation saying that at the helm of the boat is the people themselves and it is their responsibility to move to the direction of development, stability and shield democracy against the anti social elements.
The function was also attended by state cabinet ministers, MLAs of respective constituencies and other state bureaucrats.
GANGTOK, May 01: As the world today commemorated May Day, the same here in Sikkim was marked with due honour under the banner ‘May Day Celebration’ in its rich tea estate of Lamitar, Timi Tarku, South Sikkim.
The day dedicated to all workers, in its celebration today was attended by GM Gurung, Minister for HRDD and Cultural Affairs & Heritage Department, who in his welcome speech informed that over the years under SDF governance there had been all round development particularly with special attention on upliftment of the downtrodden.
He said that the Chief Minister Pawan Chamling has left no stone unturned for the benefit of the rural progressive workers through various schemes that has been accordingly implemented by the concerned persons in office.
Following GM Gurung, BM Ramudamu, MLA Khamdung and Vice President to SDF Labor Front also described the virtuous steps laid under the administration of SDF quoting “SDF has originated out of the soul of poor masses”.
In the list of the day’s programme 101 retired labours were honoured for their steadfast services, amongst them Ratan Bahadhur Gurung, Phul Maya Sheerpa and Roma Tamang were handed cash worth of Rs 49,995 along with certificate of appreciation. “After the down fall of erstwhile government, the people now could foresee new horizon of hopes, a new beginning of democracy and a stable society” opined Ramudamu today.
Further more, the MLA Ramudamu informed that every available natural wealth of the state should be processed, mechanised and captured to market in national and international arena such, as SIMFED today launched the indigenous brand of refreshment juice ‘Himalayan Passion’ exclusively processed out of the local passion fruit abundantly available in the region.
Congratulating Giresh Chandra Rai, Chairman to SIMFED, the chief guest of the day said that such ventures are a welcome omen for the potential development of Sikkim. Along with this, he informed a list of new initiatives is likely to be implemented soon including toilet amenities for the farmers, free of cost supply of water, minimisation of electricity bills, availability of LPG, kerosene oil, appointment of doctors, compounders, head nurses in case of accident of the workers while in work, gratuity to retired servicemen and mothers along with increase of daily wages of employees to minimum Rs 100 to the maximum of Rs 150.
The primary hardworks lies in the laborers and it is through them great inventions takes shape, said BM Ramudamu adding that the development of a state and the country as a whole lies in the bottom line of peaceful ambience and political stability. The golden orator Pawan Chamling today concluded his deliberation saying that at the helm of the boat is the people themselves and it is their responsibility to move to the direction of development, stability and shield democracy against the anti social elements.
The function was also attended by state cabinet ministers, MLAs of respective constituencies and other state bureaucrats.
(sikkim express)
