Birth Rate is a crude measure of fertility of a population and is a crucial determinant of population growth. It gives the number of live births per thousand population in a given region and year. The Birth Rate at all India level has declined drastically over the last five decades …
Due to their restricted distribution range and dwindling population endemic and threatened species need considerable attention from ecologists. Sikkim is a part of the Eastern Himalayas Endemic Bird Area that represents high concentrations of globally threatened species. This study collected information on endemic and threatened birds of Sikkim using point …
A close look at the agricultural scenario in the hill state of Sikkim reveals that foodgrain production has been growing more slowly than population. The state has failed to augment agrarian reforms and public investment in agriculture has been on the decline. As a result, foodgrain production, productivity, gross sown …
The Sikkim Government has approved the draft paper for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-assisted 'Sikkim Biodiversity Conservation and Forest Management project to pave the way for its implementation next year. Additional Chief Secretary Karma Gyatso signed the final minutes of discussion for the forest project in the presence of …
Sarikah Atreya The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) Sikkim regional office has recommended to the State Government to enhance its infrastructure investments to support capital formation in sectors that support the twin objectives
A State level Panchayat Sammelan was held today at Sichey, which organised by the Rural Management and Development Department (RMDD). Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling was the chief guest on the occasion, CB Karki, Minister of Rural Management and Development, TT Bhutia Minister of PHE, DB Thapa Minister of Urban …
Sarikah Atreya The Union Forest and Environment Minister, Mr Jairam Ramesh, has expressed confidence over the inclusion of Sikkim into the exclusive list of Himalayan States receiving
Gangtok: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is all set to pump in around Rs 318 crore for an ambitious integrated project for sustainable development of forest resources in Sikkim. JICA, the largest donor for forestry related projects in India, is preparing the final draft of the fund for the …
The Ministry of Tourism has identified Gangtok among the 29 destinations on the basis of footfalls and future potential in consultation with the concerned State Governments for development through mega projects. During the current financial year, 106 projects, including mega projects, have been sanctioned. For Sikkim Rs 2,390.70 lakh has …
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned Rs 76.27 crore against the total project cost of Rs 85.71 crore for Sikkim for implementation of infrastructure projects under RIDF - XV. The projects sanctioned relate to Rural Education Institutions (26 nos), Rural Drinking Water Schemes (8 nos) …
Tourism in the State of Sikkim is growing at a rapid pace in a very well thought of and planned manner. Sikkim now has become one of the best sought after hill destinations at the global level . The leadership is very committed and the State Government has been very …
We examined the spatial distribution pattern of reptiles in an eastern Himalayan elevation gradient. The factors governing the distribution have been assessed with emphasis on the mid-domain effect. We surveyed reptiles along the elevation gradient (300–4800 m) of the Teesta valley in Sikkim, Eastern Himalaya, India using time constrained visual …
Contrary to the claims of Sikkim Glacier Commission that there has been no significant decrease in glaciers in Sikkim due to global warming and climate change, an international media house has published a news item asserting evidence that glaciers in Sikkim and other Himalayan regions are disappearing due to climate …
GANGTOK, Dec 17: Contrary to the claims of Sikkim Glacier Commission that there has been no significant decrease in glaciers in Sikkim due to global warming and climate change, an international media house has published a scalding news item asserting evidence that glaciers in Sikkim and other Himalayan regions are …
In an effort to assess the impact of global warming on this Himalayan State, the Sikkim Government has decided to set up 15 meteorological stations to record daily pattern of weather conditions here.
GANGTOK, Dec 10: The State Government has proposed to electrify 145 villages in South Sikkim this year at an estimated cost of Rs 148.81 crore by August next year under the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojna (RGGVY), according to the Power and Energy Department Chief Engineer G Targain. A total …
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on its November 16 meeting has sanctioned a 89.50 million US dollar project for improving connectivity and infrastructure in the Indian subcontinent consisting areas of India, Bangladesh and Nepal to promote nature and culture-based tourism. Of the total cost of US $89.50 million, US $28 …
GANGTOK, Dec 3: The glaciers in Mount Khangchendzonga in Sikkim side have shown an estimated annual retreat of 4.15 m during two decades from 1986 to 2005 which could possibly led to some reduction of water availability in future. This was stated by Union environment minister Jairam Ramesh in his …
