SIKKIM:Governor hails peaceful environment in Sikkim


Gangtok, Jan 26 (PTI) Sikkim Governor BP Singh today hailed the peaceful environment in the state and appealed to people to maintain law and order for all round socio-economic development.

"The peaceful environment and a low crime rate have made the state an oasis of peace and tranquillity ...The people of Sikkim should work together to maintain harmony in the society for economic development in the state," he said after unfurling the tricolour on the 60th Republic Day here.

The preservation and sustainable utilisation of its rich natural resources will form the core of the economic development agenda of the Pawan Kumar Chamling government, which is in its fourth consecutive term, Singh said.

"Our emphasis is on eco-friendly development in all aspects to build a nature-based economy," the Governor said.