Sikkim’s Landmark Initiative: Inclusion of 12 Left-out Sikkimese Communities in Sikkim ST List
First Published: 15th December, 2024 20:20 IST
CM Tamang emphasized continuous advocacy and collaborative engagement with national leaders to push the agenda forward.
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has reaffirmed government efforts to include 12 left-out Sikkimese communities in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) list.
During the inaugural meeting of a state-level committee, CM Tamang emphasized continuous advocacy and collaborative engagement with national leaders to push the agenda forward.
With a critical mandate, the High-Level Committee aims to develop a comprehensive ethnographic report and submit actionable recommendations within a three-month timeframe.
The Chief Minister, welcoming the SSHLC committee members, highlighted pivotal events preceding Sikkim’s merger with India, providing valuable historical context.
In his address, the Chief Minister outlined the state government’s initiatives aimed at securing the inclusion of 12 Sikkimese communities in the Scheduled Tribes list, a move crucial for their social and economic empowerment.
Stating that the main objective of the first meeting of SSHLC is to work out the modalities of inclusion in compliance with the directives of the Registrar General of India and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the Chief Minister assured the government’s commitment to addressing this demand and stressed the need for collaborative efforts from all stakeholders to achieve this objective.
Further assuring full support of the state government to ensure this mission’s success, the Chief Minister requested the representatives of the 12 left-out communities to provide full support and cooperation to SSHLC.
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