Scindia Launches Mission Sikkim Organics at Statehood Day
Why in the news
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia took part in the state’s celebration of its 51st Statehood Day in Gangtok on 16 May 2026 and announced a farming mission and a set of development works.
Key facts
- Occasion: 51st Statehood Day of Sikkim, at Gangtok, on 16 May 2026.
- Mission launched: Mission Sikkim Organics, outlay Rs. 360 crore.
- Purpose: strengthen organic farming and sustainable agriculture.
- Projects: 21 development projects inaugurated or given foundation stones, worth Rs. 223 crore, under MDoNER support.
Snapshot
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Mission Sikkim Organics | Rs. 360 crore |
| MDoNER-supported projects | 21 projects, Rs. 223 crore |
| Statehood Day edition | 51st |
Exam angle
- Event: Sikkim Statehood Day (51st), Gangtok.
- Scheme: Mission Sikkim Organics, Rs. 360 crore, aimed at organic and sustainable farming.
- Ministry link: MDoNER, which backed the 21 projects.