CM Tamang Initiates Foundation Stone for Organic Agriculture University in Sikkim

In a recent development, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang inaugurated the establishment of the Sikkim Organic Agriculture University (SOAU) in the Soreng district's Mondegaon. Tamang highlighted that Sikkim's distinction as India's inaugural organic state led to the establishment of SOAU envisioned as a hub of excellence for teaching organic farming-related disciplines.

The Chief Minister underlined that a significant number of students from Sikkim leave the state to engage in studies related to agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. Additionally, he shared his firsthand experience of meeting over 500 students exclusively in Dehradun who were pursuing both undergraduate and postgraduate courses centered around these disciplines.

Tamang remarked that with the establishment of SOAU in Sikkim, students from the state will no longer need to go elsewhere for their studies in these fields. He instructed officials to promptly locate temporary spaces for initiating courses.

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Earlier this year, the Sikkim assembly approved the Sikkim Organic Agriculture University Act, 2023.

The university's presence will also positively impact economic endeavors in the distant Mondegaon region, the Chief Minister highlighted.

Tamang went on to elaborate, stating, "The SOAU is poised to become a central hub for a range of economic endeavors, thereby generating employment opportunities for the residents of the region, and all of this will materialize within a single year once the essential infrastructure is established."

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He emphasized that the development of SOAU will not only provide educational benefits but also stimulate economic growth and offer avenues for residents to secure jobs and contribute to the overall progress of the area. This strategic vision aligns with the government's commitment to enhancing both education and economic vitality in Sikkim.

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