Archive · 15 Jan 2026
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Meets Sikkim CM
The Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, Suman K. Bery, met with the Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, to talk about how Sikkim has been developing.
They discussed how Sikkim has done really well, especially in making a lot of money per person and staying completely organic.
They also talked about problems like bad roads that affect tourism, which is very important for Sikkim's economy.
The Chief Minister asked for help in making better roads and supporting farmers by improving how their organic products are sold and stored.
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman K. Bery met with Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang to review the state's development.
Sikkim's achievements, including top position in per capita income and being a 100% organic state, were appreciated.
Key challenges discussed included vulnerable road connectivity impacting tourism and the need for an alternative highway alignment.
The Chief Minister sought support for strengthened branding, marketing, and cold-chain infrastructure for farmers.
The meeting emphasized Sikkim's commitment to people-centric governance, health, education, and environmental sustainability.
- Who
- Suman K. Bery (NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman) and Prem Singh Tamang (Sikkim Chief Minister)
- What
- A meeting to review Sikkim's development journey and future priorities
- When
- January 15, 2024
- Where
- Gangtok, Sikkim
- Why
- To discuss Sikkim's progress, challenges, and future development plans
- Meeting Participants
- Suman K. Bery (NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman), Prem Singh Tamang (Sikkim CM)
- Date
- January 15, 2024
- Location
- Gangtok, Sikkim
- Key Topics Discussed
- Sikkim's development journey, per capita income, road connectivity, tourism, organic farming
- Sikkim's Achievements
- Top position in per capita income, 100% organic state
- Challenges Discussed
- Vulnerable road connectivity, impact on tourism, need for alternative highway alignment
- Support Sought
- Strengthened branding, marketing, and cold-chain infrastructure for farmers