Northeast Desk, 1st March: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, also serving as the Minister-in-Charge of the Finance Department, assumed a pivotal role during the assembly session on March 1, focusing on crucial fiscal and educational matters of the state.
In his capacity as the Minister-in-Charge of the Finance Department, CM Tamang presented several significant bills before the assembly, including the Second Supplementary Demands for Grants 2023-24. Aimed at addressing additional financial requirements for the fiscal year, these demands were thoroughly discussed and subsequently passed by the house.
Additionally, CM Tamang tabled the Sikkim Appropriation Bill, 2024 (Bill No. 13) of 2024, meticulously crafted to accommodate the Second Supplementary Demands for Grants 2023-24. This bill underscores the government’s commitment to fiscal prudence and transparency.
Furthermore, during the assembly session, the Sikkim CM presented the Vote on Account for the Financial Year 2024-25, reflecting the government’s proactive approach towards fiscal planning and management.
In a landmark moment for the state’s academic landscape, the Sikkim Legislative Assembly ushered in a new era of academic advancement by passing a series of visionary bills aimed at enhancing higher education.
As part of the ongoing Seventh Session (Part-IV), the assembly witnessed the passage of seven pivotal bills aimed at establishing new universities. These transformative bills signify a paradigm shift in the state’s education system, creating a conducive environment for diverse fields of study and fostering the intellectual growth of Sikkim’s youth.
Noteworthy among the bills that received unanimous approval were the Sikkim Pannadhay University Bill, 2024 (Bill No. 15 of 2024), and the Nirmala Devi University Bill, 2024 (Bill No. 16 of 2024). Reflecting the state’s visionary outlook, these bills underscore a concerted effort to expand the horizons of learning and research, catering to the evolving needs of students and academia.
Additionally, the assembly deliberated and passed bills for Orchid University, Gurukul Vidyapeeth University, Matrix Skilltech University, Duke International University, and Shri Rukmani Dwarkadhish University of Science and Technology, each contributing to the diverse educational landscape of Sikkim and embodying unique visions for higher education.
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