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Sikkim CM Promises Ongoing Welfare for Drivers at 8th Sarathi Samman Diwas
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 08:03 PM
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During the 8th Sarathi Samman Diwas, Sikkim’s Chief Minister pledged to continue welfare schemes for the state’s drivers.
At the 8th Sarathi Samman Diwas ceremony held in Sikkim, the state’s Chief Minister addressed the gathering of professional drivers and announced a continuation of existing welfare initiatives.
The CM highlighted the importance of supporting drivers, who play a vital role in the state’s transport network, and assured that the government would sustain benefits such as health insurance, pension schemes and skill‑development programmes.
The event, attended by thousands of drivers and their families, aimed to recognize their contributions and reinforce the state’s commitment to their well‑being.
The Chief Minister also urged the transport authorities to improve road safety measures and provide better infrastructure for drivers.
The announcement was welcomed by driver associations, who expressed gratitude for the government’s ongoing support.
The CM highlighted the importance of supporting drivers, who play a vital role in the state’s transport network, and assured that the government would sustain benefits such as health insurance, pension schemes and skill‑development programmes.
The event, attended by thousands of drivers and their families, aimed to recognize their contributions and reinforce the state’s commitment to their well‑being.
The Chief Minister also urged the transport authorities to improve road safety measures and provide better infrastructure for drivers.
The announcement was welcomed by driver associations, who expressed gratitude for the government’s ongoing support.