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PM Modi launches ₹4,000‑crore development projects in Sikkim, marks 50th statehood
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🗓 01 Sep 2026, 02:25 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth ₹4,000 crore in Sikkim and took part in the state's 50th year of statehood celebrations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sikkim to inaugurate a series of development projects valued at ₹4,000 crore. The ceremony, held in the state capital, marked the formal launch of initiatives aimed at strengthening infrastructure and boosting the local economy.
The inauguration was timed with the celebration of Sikkim's 50th year of statehood. The day featured cultural performances, speeches by senior officials and a flag‑hoisting ceremony, underscoring the milestone in the state's history.
Officials said the new projects are expected to generate employment, improve connectivity and attract investment to the Himalayan region. The central government highlighted the importance of sustained development in the northeastern states as part of its broader growth agenda.
The inauguration was timed with the celebration of Sikkim's 50th year of statehood. The day featured cultural performances, speeches by senior officials and a flag‑hoisting ceremony, underscoring the milestone in the state's history.
Officials said the new projects are expected to generate employment, improve connectivity and attract investment to the Himalayan region. The central government highlighted the importance of sustained development in the northeastern states as part of its broader growth agenda.