Sikkim seeks relaxation of permit norms for tourists
Gangtok 7 Nov 2008 (PTI): In order to make Sikkim, a tourist-friendly state, the state government on Friday urged the Centre to relax the formalities with regard to the permit for the visiting tourists from across the country and abroad.
Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling put up the state government's request for relaxation in the permit-related formalities for the tourists at a meeting with the Union Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar.
Domestic are required to seek permit of the defence authorities for visit to places like Nathu La, Chhangu Lake and most parts of north Sikkim due to the security-related restrictions imposed there.
The foreign tourists are also required to take the mandatory inner-line permit for visiting the Himalayan state.
Chamling had earlier this year urged the army authorities relax restrictions imposed in several protected regions in Sikkim in order to attract tourists and also for construction of tourism-related infrastructure.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
RAIL LINK TO SIKKIM
RAIL LINK TO SIKKIM
GANGTOK, November 06: In a pre New Year’s gift for Sikkim, the Centre today formally approved a rail link for this landlocked Himalayan State connecting it with the rest of the nation.
A press release from PIB informs that the Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today gave its approval for taking up construction of new 52.7 km long broad gauge line from Sevoke in Siliguri of West Bengal to Rangpo in Sikkim.
The project will provide much-needed rail connectivity to Sikkim, a demand persistently followed by the Chief Minster Pawan Chamling
This rail link approval comes close on the heels of the Union Cabinet on Economic Affairs giving sanction to the construction of a green airfield at Pakyong, East Sikkim.
The PIB release informs that the broad gauge rail link upto Rangpo has been approved at a cost of Rs. 1339.48 crores and has been given a ‘National Project’ status. This roughly comes to Rs. 25.41 crores per km of the rail link.
It will be funded as per the funding pattern of 25 percent from GBS for Railways and 75 percent from Ministry of finance as an additionality as has already been approved for similar other projects of North Eastern Region, the PIB release adds. Already, nine national projects covering the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura are under construction.
With the new broad gauge line upto Rangpo being approved, it will provide rail connectivity to Sikkim and besides making possible the direct movement of freight and passengers from this region to other parts of the country.
The work on the project is expected to commence during 2008-09 and is expected to be completed by 2015-16 depending upon availability of resources, the release adds.
Elated with the news, Sikkim Chamber of Commerce (SCC) has promptly thanked the Centre for the approval of the rail project for Sikkim after the approving the Pakyong airport also earlier.
“The work on strengthening of infrastructure in this strategic State was of urgent need to provide alternative mode of transportation for goods and people”, said SK Sarda, SCC president.
“The tourism sector, the trade sector, the industrial sector- all will get a boost in times to come providing more opportunities for growth, employment and revenue generation in Sikkim”, Mr. Sarda added.
( sOURCE: SIKKIM EXPRESS)
GANGTOK, November 06: In a pre New Year’s gift for Sikkim, the Centre today formally approved a rail link for this landlocked Himalayan State connecting it with the rest of the nation.
A press release from PIB informs that the Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today gave its approval for taking up construction of new 52.7 km long broad gauge line from Sevoke in Siliguri of West Bengal to Rangpo in Sikkim.
The project will provide much-needed rail connectivity to Sikkim, a demand persistently followed by the Chief Minster Pawan Chamling
This rail link approval comes close on the heels of the Union Cabinet on Economic Affairs giving sanction to the construction of a green airfield at Pakyong, East Sikkim.
The PIB release informs that the broad gauge rail link upto Rangpo has been approved at a cost of Rs. 1339.48 crores and has been given a ‘National Project’ status. This roughly comes to Rs. 25.41 crores per km of the rail link.
It will be funded as per the funding pattern of 25 percent from GBS for Railways and 75 percent from Ministry of finance as an additionality as has already been approved for similar other projects of North Eastern Region, the PIB release adds. Already, nine national projects covering the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura are under construction.
With the new broad gauge line upto Rangpo being approved, it will provide rail connectivity to Sikkim and besides making possible the direct movement of freight and passengers from this region to other parts of the country.
The work on the project is expected to commence during 2008-09 and is expected to be completed by 2015-16 depending upon availability of resources, the release adds.
Elated with the news, Sikkim Chamber of Commerce (SCC) has promptly thanked the Centre for the approval of the rail project for Sikkim after the approving the Pakyong airport also earlier.
“The work on strengthening of infrastructure in this strategic State was of urgent need to provide alternative mode of transportation for goods and people”, said SK Sarda, SCC president.
“The tourism sector, the trade sector, the industrial sector- all will get a boost in times to come providing more opportunities for growth, employment and revenue generation in Sikkim”, Mr. Sarda added.
( sOURCE: SIKKIM EXPRESS)
'SIKKIM" Satyajit Ray's documentary film
Kolkata, Nov 7: A digitally restored version of 'Sikkim,' Satyajit Ray's 1971 documentary which everyone has heard about but not being able to see till date, will be shown during the 14th Kolkata Film Festival to be held from November 10 to 17.
"A digital view of the film will be available before the end of the festival," Josef Lindner, preservationist with the U S Academy of Motion Pictures, now restoring the film, said.
The rights of the film at present rests with a trust which had already given informal permission for the screening, an American Centre official said, adding that a formal intimation from the right holders was expected in the next five days.
Commissioned by the then Chogyal (King) of Sikkim and his wife, the film earned censorship both from them and from the Indian government after the state's accession to India in 1975.
All known prints of the films were subsequently destroyed.
However, a print of the film was discovered in the archives of the British Film Academy in 2003 which is being restored digitally, Lindner, whose major restoration projects include 'The Sound of Music,' and 'Patton,' said.
"A digital view of the film will be available before the end of the festival," Josef Lindner, preservationist with the U S Academy of Motion Pictures, now restoring the film, said.
The rights of the film at present rests with a trust which had already given informal permission for the screening, an American Centre official said, adding that a formal intimation from the right holders was expected in the next five days.
Commissioned by the then Chogyal (King) of Sikkim and his wife, the film earned censorship both from them and from the Indian government after the state's accession to India in 1975.
All known prints of the films were subsequently destroyed.
However, a print of the film was discovered in the archives of the British Film Academy in 2003 which is being restored digitally, Lindner, whose major restoration projects include 'The Sound of Music,' and 'Patton,' said.
EXCUSIVE AIRCRAFT SERVICE IN NORTH EAST
Exclusive aircraft service in NE – NEC
AGARTALA, NOV 5: The North Eastern Council (NEC) is set to finalise the deal to launch a dedicated airline for the eight states of the region including Sikkim. As many as four bidders have expressed their interest to extend the service, official sources said.
According to report, the bid was closed on October 30 and NEC administration had been processing the tenders to set up sustainable air connectivity among the states by March.
Earlier, two tenders did not materialise after the bidders failed to comply with the requirements and this time NEC had made technical requirements flexible for the carriers.
Source said three companies, State-run Alliance Air, Universal Empire and Ace Airlines had bidded after the second global tender was floated in May but they were rejected for their failure to meet the requirements as stated in the tender notice.
NEC, the regional planning body for Northeast, had planned to launch a dedicated airline service for the region connecting all major towns, besides, state capitals of the region and decided to bring 12 more airports in operation in addition to existing eleven.
Meanwhile, Northeast Shuttles Ltd (NSL), a private airline company based in Kolkata has proposed to operate nine-seater aircraft service in the region. In fact a two-member team of the company led by its Managing Director, Capt Sobha K Moni called on Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and Transport Minister Manik Dey last week. Dey when contacted said the state government had agreed to provide logistic support for air service providers but it needed to get an approval from the Civil Aviation Ministry for operating non- scheduled and charter passenger service in the region.
(Agencies)
AGARTALA, NOV 5: The North Eastern Council (NEC) is set to finalise the deal to launch a dedicated airline for the eight states of the region including Sikkim. As many as four bidders have expressed their interest to extend the service, official sources said.
According to report, the bid was closed on October 30 and NEC administration had been processing the tenders to set up sustainable air connectivity among the states by March.
Earlier, two tenders did not materialise after the bidders failed to comply with the requirements and this time NEC had made technical requirements flexible for the carriers.
Source said three companies, State-run Alliance Air, Universal Empire and Ace Airlines had bidded after the second global tender was floated in May but they were rejected for their failure to meet the requirements as stated in the tender notice.
NEC, the regional planning body for Northeast, had planned to launch a dedicated airline service for the region connecting all major towns, besides, state capitals of the region and decided to bring 12 more airports in operation in addition to existing eleven.
Meanwhile, Northeast Shuttles Ltd (NSL), a private airline company based in Kolkata has proposed to operate nine-seater aircraft service in the region. In fact a two-member team of the company led by its Managing Director, Capt Sobha K Moni called on Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and Transport Minister Manik Dey last week. Dey when contacted said the state government had agreed to provide logistic support for air service providers but it needed to get an approval from the Civil Aviation Ministry for operating non- scheduled and charter passenger service in the region.
(Agencies)
Friday, November 7, 2008
COMMITTEE ON CURRENT GLOBAL CRISIS
Government Constitutes Committee on Current Global Financial Situation
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7 NOV 2008 New Delhi
Prime Minister has approved constitution of a Committee of Officers to be chaired and convened by the Finance Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, to consider issues raised by industry with regard to the current global financial situation and its impact on India. Other members of the Committee are Commerce Secretary, Secretary (DIPP) and Secretary, Planning Commission.
The Committee has been set up with its Secretariat in North Block, New Delhi. Trade and Industry may send their suggestions in this regard. The postal address and email address are - Shri S.S. Das, Director, Room No. 71B, North Block, New Delhi. – Tel./FAX – 23092326 – Email apexcommittee-mof@nic.in
BSC/SS/DN-291/08
( source:PIB)
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7 NOV 2008 New Delhi
Prime Minister has approved constitution of a Committee of Officers to be chaired and convened by the Finance Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, to consider issues raised by industry with regard to the current global financial situation and its impact on India. Other members of the Committee are Commerce Secretary, Secretary (DIPP) and Secretary, Planning Commission.
The Committee has been set up with its Secretariat in North Block, New Delhi. Trade and Industry may send their suggestions in this regard. The postal address and email address are - Shri S.S. Das, Director, Room No. 71B, North Block, New Delhi. – Tel./FAX – 23092326 – Email apexcommittee-mof@nic.in
BSC/SS/DN-291/08
( source:PIB)
SCC WELCOMES APPROVAL OF RAIL LINK PROJECT FOR SIKKIM
SIKKIM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
M.G.ROAD, GANGTOK,SIKKIM
Press Release
Dt.6 NOV 2008
Sikkim Chamber of Commerce congratulates Government of India for giving its approval in today’s meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs to take up the construction of a new broad gauge railway line between Sevok and Rangpo covering a distance of 52.7 KMs.
The work on the project is expected to start before the end of this financial year.
The work on stregthening of infrastructure in this strategic State was of urgent need to provide alternative mode of transportation for goods and people. A few days back the Cabinet Committee approved construction of Pakyong Airport. Furthur, the visit of Cabinet Secretay this week will also push forward the double laneing of Nathu La- Siliguri Highway as well as construction of alternate highway to meet the vagaries of the monsoon, frequent blockades and the rising demand of more traffic load.
All this augurs well for the economy of Sikkim and also for the security of the Nation.
The tourism sector, the trade sector, the industrial sector- all will get a boost in times to come providing more opportunities for growth, employment and revenue generation in Sikkim.
S.K.Sarda
President
Sikkim Chamber of Commerce
Gangtok.
6 Nov 2008
M.G.ROAD, GANGTOK,SIKKIM
Press Release
Dt.6 NOV 2008
Sikkim Chamber of Commerce congratulates Government of India for giving its approval in today’s meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs to take up the construction of a new broad gauge railway line between Sevok and Rangpo covering a distance of 52.7 KMs.
The work on the project is expected to start before the end of this financial year.
The work on stregthening of infrastructure in this strategic State was of urgent need to provide alternative mode of transportation for goods and people. A few days back the Cabinet Committee approved construction of Pakyong Airport. Furthur, the visit of Cabinet Secretay this week will also push forward the double laneing of Nathu La- Siliguri Highway as well as construction of alternate highway to meet the vagaries of the monsoon, frequent blockades and the rising demand of more traffic load.
All this augurs well for the economy of Sikkim and also for the security of the Nation.
The tourism sector, the trade sector, the industrial sector- all will get a boost in times to come providing more opportunities for growth, employment and revenue generation in Sikkim.
S.K.Sarda
President
Sikkim Chamber of Commerce
Gangtok.
6 Nov 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
CCEA APPROVES SEVOK-RANGPO RAIL LINK
Construction of a new Broad Gauge Line from Sivok to Rangpo (52.70 km)
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New Delhi 6 NOV 2008
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today gave its approval for taking up construction of new broad gauge line from Sivok to Rangpo (52.7 kms) at a cost of Rs.1339.48 crore as ‘National Project’ to be funded as per the funding pattern of 25% from GBS for Railways and 75% from Ministry of finance as an additionality as has already been approved for similar other projects of North Eastern Region.
Rangpo is a township in Sikkim on the border of West Bengal. The new Broad Gauge line will provide rail connectivity to Sikkim and it would make possible direct movement of freight/passengers from this region to other parts of the country.
The work on the project is expected to commence during 2008-09 and is expected to be completed by 2015-16 depending upon availability of resources.
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New Delhi 6 NOV 2008
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today gave its approval for taking up construction of new broad gauge line from Sivok to Rangpo (52.7 kms) at a cost of Rs.1339.48 crore as ‘National Project’ to be funded as per the funding pattern of 25% from GBS for Railways and 75% from Ministry of finance as an additionality as has already been approved for similar other projects of North Eastern Region.
Rangpo is a township in Sikkim on the border of West Bengal. The new Broad Gauge line will provide rail connectivity to Sikkim and it would make possible direct movement of freight/passengers from this region to other parts of the country.
The work on the project is expected to commence during 2008-09 and is expected to be completed by 2015-16 depending upon availability of resources.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
PM MEETS CAPTAINS OF INDIAN INDUSTRIES
Prime Minister’s meeting with captains of Indian Industry
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3 NOV 2008, New Delhi
The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh met the captains of Indian Industry in New Delhi today. In his opening address, Dr Singh called upon the industry leaders to join in with the government to convert the current global crisis into an opportunity for India. He also outlined the measures being taken by the government to prevent Indian economy from facing the adverse affects of the global financial crisis. Following is the text of the Prime Minister’s address on the occasion:
“We are meeting at a time when the world economy is going through an unprecedented crisis which started in the financial sector in the US but has now spread globally. The financial crisis has exacerbated a global downturn that was expected earlier but is now likely to be more severe and prolonged. A crisis of this magnitude was bound to affect our economy and it has. International credit has shrunk with adverse effects on our corporates and our banks. Global uncertainty is also tending to dampen investor sentiment. All countries have recognized the severity of the problem and its likely fallout, and are taking strong steps in a coordinated fashion. We have done the same and I wanted to share with you the approach we shall follow.
Our first priority was to protect the Indian financial system from possible loss of confidence or contagion effects. I am happy to say that the direct exposure of our banks to problem assets is minimal. Our banks are well regulated and also well capitalized. I think we have successfully conveyed to our people that our banking system, both in the public and the private sector, is safe, and the Government stands behind it and that no one should fear for the safety of bank deposits.
We have also taken several measures to infuse liquidity into the system to ensure adequate flow of credit. We have reduced the Cash Reserve Ratio by 350 basis points. We have also reduced the SLR and the Repo rate. Special facilities have been introduced that will allow banks to obtain finance from the RBI to meet the needs of debt mutual funds or NBFCs. I believe these steps have made a substantial difference. We recognize that the situation is abnormal and we need to be constantly on the alert. The situation is being watched on a day to day basis and more steps will be taken if required.
With these measures I am confident that our financial system will be stable and function well. However, we are also concerned that the negative impact on the real economy must be minimized. The additional liquidity provided or the reduction in Repo rate will help to provide credit at reasonable rates. The public sector banks have been instructed to ensure that they act counter cyclically in this situation to counter the general erosion of confidence. We are able to act more boldly because our efforts to contain inflation have begun to be effective. Movements in the WPI over the past six weeks suggest a definite abatement of inflationary process.
Some duty cuts have been announced to provide relief to civil aviation sector and the iron & steel industry.
Overall, the Government is closely monitoring the evolving macro economic situation and is fully alive to its responsibilities to sustain the growth momentum of the economy at a reasonable level. Expanding investment in infrastructure can play an important counter cyclical role in this situation. We will review projects and programmes in the area of infrastructure development, including both pure public sector projects and public private partnership projects, to ensure that their implementation is expedited and they do not suffer from constraints of funds. We are in any case expanding expenditure in the social sectors i. e. health and education and in rural and agricultural development and progress in these areas will be closely monitored. I am happy to state that our efforts in reviving the momentum in agriculture have clearly bore fruit and we have seen a growth rate of around 4.7% in the past three years and this is expected to continue in the current year. Taken together, these efforts will help to maintain the pace of both growth and stability in the economy.
I invite all of you, to join in the effort to convert this global crisis into an opportunity for India. I trust you will continue to show the confidence and dynamism that had taken our manufacturing growth to all time highs and the rate of growth of the economy to a level that was considered unimaginable, even a decade ago. Our high savings and investment rates have been a great strength in the recent past and we hope that the Indian corporate sector will not let the global crisis shake its confidence. While every effort needs to be made to cut costs and raise productivity, I hope there will be no knee jerk reaction such as large scale lay-offs which may lead to a negative spiral. Industry must bear in mind its societal obligations in coping with the effects of this global crisis. Government and industry must act in a true spirit of partnership to meet the challenges that lie ahead.
I would like to assure each one of you that the Government will take all necessary monetary and fiscal policy measures on the domestic front to protect our growth rates. On the international front, we are working closely with other countries to ensure coordinated policy action and increased development cooperation for the containment of this crisis. We will seek reform of the international financial institutions, and improved regulation and supervision, to prevent recurrence of such crises.
I welcome you comments and suggestions regarding the strategy we should adopt, both in our international negotiations and in the domestic arena. We will now listen to you and at the end I will ask both the Finance Minister and Minister of Industry and Commerce to sum up. “
Source: PIB)
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3 NOV 2008, New Delhi
The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh met the captains of Indian Industry in New Delhi today. In his opening address, Dr Singh called upon the industry leaders to join in with the government to convert the current global crisis into an opportunity for India. He also outlined the measures being taken by the government to prevent Indian economy from facing the adverse affects of the global financial crisis. Following is the text of the Prime Minister’s address on the occasion:
“We are meeting at a time when the world economy is going through an unprecedented crisis which started in the financial sector in the US but has now spread globally. The financial crisis has exacerbated a global downturn that was expected earlier but is now likely to be more severe and prolonged. A crisis of this magnitude was bound to affect our economy and it has. International credit has shrunk with adverse effects on our corporates and our banks. Global uncertainty is also tending to dampen investor sentiment. All countries have recognized the severity of the problem and its likely fallout, and are taking strong steps in a coordinated fashion. We have done the same and I wanted to share with you the approach we shall follow.
Our first priority was to protect the Indian financial system from possible loss of confidence or contagion effects. I am happy to say that the direct exposure of our banks to problem assets is minimal. Our banks are well regulated and also well capitalized. I think we have successfully conveyed to our people that our banking system, both in the public and the private sector, is safe, and the Government stands behind it and that no one should fear for the safety of bank deposits.
We have also taken several measures to infuse liquidity into the system to ensure adequate flow of credit. We have reduced the Cash Reserve Ratio by 350 basis points. We have also reduced the SLR and the Repo rate. Special facilities have been introduced that will allow banks to obtain finance from the RBI to meet the needs of debt mutual funds or NBFCs. I believe these steps have made a substantial difference. We recognize that the situation is abnormal and we need to be constantly on the alert. The situation is being watched on a day to day basis and more steps will be taken if required.
With these measures I am confident that our financial system will be stable and function well. However, we are also concerned that the negative impact on the real economy must be minimized. The additional liquidity provided or the reduction in Repo rate will help to provide credit at reasonable rates. The public sector banks have been instructed to ensure that they act counter cyclically in this situation to counter the general erosion of confidence. We are able to act more boldly because our efforts to contain inflation have begun to be effective. Movements in the WPI over the past six weeks suggest a definite abatement of inflationary process.
Some duty cuts have been announced to provide relief to civil aviation sector and the iron & steel industry.
Overall, the Government is closely monitoring the evolving macro economic situation and is fully alive to its responsibilities to sustain the growth momentum of the economy at a reasonable level. Expanding investment in infrastructure can play an important counter cyclical role in this situation. We will review projects and programmes in the area of infrastructure development, including both pure public sector projects and public private partnership projects, to ensure that their implementation is expedited and they do not suffer from constraints of funds. We are in any case expanding expenditure in the social sectors i. e. health and education and in rural and agricultural development and progress in these areas will be closely monitored. I am happy to state that our efforts in reviving the momentum in agriculture have clearly bore fruit and we have seen a growth rate of around 4.7% in the past three years and this is expected to continue in the current year. Taken together, these efforts will help to maintain the pace of both growth and stability in the economy.
I invite all of you, to join in the effort to convert this global crisis into an opportunity for India. I trust you will continue to show the confidence and dynamism that had taken our manufacturing growth to all time highs and the rate of growth of the economy to a level that was considered unimaginable, even a decade ago. Our high savings and investment rates have been a great strength in the recent past and we hope that the Indian corporate sector will not let the global crisis shake its confidence. While every effort needs to be made to cut costs and raise productivity, I hope there will be no knee jerk reaction such as large scale lay-offs which may lead to a negative spiral. Industry must bear in mind its societal obligations in coping with the effects of this global crisis. Government and industry must act in a true spirit of partnership to meet the challenges that lie ahead.
I would like to assure each one of you that the Government will take all necessary monetary and fiscal policy measures on the domestic front to protect our growth rates. On the international front, we are working closely with other countries to ensure coordinated policy action and increased development cooperation for the containment of this crisis. We will seek reform of the international financial institutions, and improved regulation and supervision, to prevent recurrence of such crises.
I welcome you comments and suggestions regarding the strategy we should adopt, both in our international negotiations and in the domestic arena. We will now listen to you and at the end I will ask both the Finance Minister and Minister of Industry and Commerce to sum up. “
Source: PIB)
Sunday, November 2, 2008
YOGA & HEALTH CAMP BY SIKKIM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SIKKIM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
M.G.ROAD, GANGTOK,SIKKIM 737101
DT: 31 Oct 2008
Press Release
Sikkim Chamber of Commerce in association with Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar organised a successful Yoga & Health Camp at Gangtok, Sikkim from 23rd Oct 2008 to 30th Oct 2008 in active association with four resource persons of Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyala, Haridwar.
The programme consisted of:
Yoga, Pranayam and Dhyana Yoga, Pranic Healing, Accupressure Yagyopathy, Homatherapy and Dip Yagyan. Besides talks on art of living was an added attraction.
More than 200 patients got benefited from this programme. Yoga, Pranayam and Dhyana Yoga was a big attraction for all sections of society.
All the four resource persons were expert in their own field.
Shri Krishna Kumar took lead in organizing Yoga, Dhyana and Pranayam, Accupressure Classes and was the main speaker in all Deep Yagyans.
Shri Gautam Churamani being from Sikkim helped propagate information on the programme to various sections of society. He arranged video shows on Meditation which brought new insights to Meditation to the participants in Sikkim.
Kunwar Pravin Singh did Pranic Healing to patients and conducted Puja during Deep Yagyans.
Shri Trayamkam Trivedi propogated Dev Sanskriti Viswavidyalaya, the contribution of Pandit Ram Sharma founder of the Gayatri Mission to protect, strengthen and expand the culture and religion heritage of India.
The local organizer Shri D K Pandey and Shri Bhatt, Principal, Indira Gandhi School, Gangtok did excellent jobs to motivate people. Chinmaya Mission-Sikkim Centre provided boarding facility for the visiting resource persons.
The whole Camp was an unique experience for visitors and patients.
S.K.Sarda
President, Sikkim Chamber of Commerce
Gangtok,Sikkim
31 Oct 2008
M.G.ROAD, GANGTOK,SIKKIM 737101
DT: 31 Oct 2008
Press Release
Sikkim Chamber of Commerce in association with Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar organised a successful Yoga & Health Camp at Gangtok, Sikkim from 23rd Oct 2008 to 30th Oct 2008 in active association with four resource persons of Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyala, Haridwar.
The programme consisted of:
Yoga, Pranayam and Dhyana Yoga, Pranic Healing, Accupressure Yagyopathy, Homatherapy and Dip Yagyan. Besides talks on art of living was an added attraction.
More than 200 patients got benefited from this programme. Yoga, Pranayam and Dhyana Yoga was a big attraction for all sections of society.
All the four resource persons were expert in their own field.
Shri Krishna Kumar took lead in organizing Yoga, Dhyana and Pranayam, Accupressure Classes and was the main speaker in all Deep Yagyans.
Shri Gautam Churamani being from Sikkim helped propagate information on the programme to various sections of society. He arranged video shows on Meditation which brought new insights to Meditation to the participants in Sikkim.
Kunwar Pravin Singh did Pranic Healing to patients and conducted Puja during Deep Yagyans.
Shri Trayamkam Trivedi propogated Dev Sanskriti Viswavidyalaya, the contribution of Pandit Ram Sharma founder of the Gayatri Mission to protect, strengthen and expand the culture and religion heritage of India.
The local organizer Shri D K Pandey and Shri Bhatt, Principal, Indira Gandhi School, Gangtok did excellent jobs to motivate people. Chinmaya Mission-Sikkim Centre provided boarding facility for the visiting resource persons.
The whole Camp was an unique experience for visitors and patients.
S.K.Sarda
President, Sikkim Chamber of Commerce
Gangtok,Sikkim
31 Oct 2008
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