The present-day region of Sikkim was ruled by Namgyal-Chogyal dynasty till it became princely state of British empire in 1890
After our Independence in 1947 Sikkim retained administrative autonomy and it was given special protectorate status through which India controlled defence, diplomacy, communications and external affairs of Sikkim
Later Sikkim became full-fledged 22nd state of India in 1975
Key facts
Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim
Sikkim is least populated state in India
Sikkim declared itself as first fully organic state in India
The only Indian state to share international border with three countries Nepal, China and Bhutan
Kanchenjunga national park of Sikkim is UNESCO Heritage site
Nathula pass is in Sikkim
Doklam border dispute between India and China was related to Sikkim
Tamang selo is the famous folk music of Sikkim
Sikkim is also known for traditional folk dance Bhutia (Tashi Sabdo)
Major Concerns
Human-wildlife conflicts
Prone to landslides
Landslides along national Highways
Sikkim - China border issues
Mountainous terrain act as challenge for economic development
Measures can be taken
Expansion of protected areas, increasing buffer zones and improving participation of local communities in devising policy measures helps to reduce human-wildlife conflicts
Strengthening the system of early warning systems & monitoring systems, legal policy measures to reduce construction in critical areas, encouraging human settlements in more safer areas and expert inputs in reducing development activities in hazardous zones helps to deal with landslides
Development of alternatives for roadways like mountain railways, ropeways and improving the capacity of air transport facilitate farmers to transport goods
Sikkim has high potential in several areas like agro and food processing, 8000MW in hydropower and the state policies naturally act as favourable for pharma sector, utilizing all this potential helps to bring economic development in the state
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