Excelsior Correspondent
GANGTOK (SIKKIM), Jan 17: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh arrived here today ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two – day visit to the State of Sikkim beginning tomorrow.
Soon after his arrival, Dr Jitendra Singh drove straight to Raj Bhawan where he was received by the Governor, Shriniwas Patil. In a meeting lasting over half-an-hour, the two discussed in detail, the Prime Minister’s two-day itinerary during his visit to the State.
Later, Dr Jitendra Singh also held a meeting with Chief Minister, Pawan Kumar Chamling following which he convened a meeting with senior officers of the State Administration to finalize the Prime Minister’s programme. During his visit, the Prime Minister will address the valedictory session of the National Conference of Agriculture Ministers of different States being organized by the Union Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the Union Ministry of DoNER and the State Government of Sikkim. Before his departure for Union Capital on the 19th, the Prime Minister will also visit the venue of Sikkim Organic Festival.
After reviewing arrangements of Prime Minister’s visit, Dr Jitendra Singh said, a new chapter is set to begin in the history of Sikkim with its acknowledgement as an “organic” State. This will not only boost the organic farming in the State and the surrounding region, but would also help in the growth of economy and generation of new avenues of vocation for the youth.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, Organic Farming Mission was initially conceptualized in the Ministry of DoNER and he was glad that it is being carried forward by the Union Ministry of Agriculture which has better infrastructure and resources for the purpose. However, the Ministry of DoNER will be rendering the logistic support and every other possible assistance for successful accomplishment of organic farming dividends, he added.
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