PM addresses 'Sikkim@50' celebrations marking 50 years of statehood
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 'Sikkim@50' programme in Gangtok by videoconference on 29 May 2025, marking 50 years of Sikkim's statehood, and launched projects including a 500-bed hospital.
Summary
Sikkim's 50th anniversary of statehood was celebrated with the 'Sikkim@50' programme in Gangtok on 29 May 2025, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed by videoconference after bad weather prevented his visit. The theme was 'Where Progress Meets Purpose, and Nature Nurtures Growth'. The PM dedicated a 500-bed hospital to the people of Sikkim, noted ropeway projects inaugurated that day, and mentioned a new skywalk, the Golden Jubilee Project and a statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He said the Sevoke–Rangpo rail line will connect Sikkim to the national rail network, and referred to Kanchenjunga National Park as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Key facts
- Occasion
- 50th anniversary of Sikkim's statehood
- Date / venue
- 29 May 2025, Gangtok (PM by videoconference)
- Theme
- 'Where Progress Meets Purpose, and Nature Nurtures Growth'
- Projects
- 500-bed hospital; ropeways; skywalk; Golden Jubilee Project; Atal Bihari Vajpayee statue
- Rail
- Sevoke–Rangpo line to link Sikkim to national network
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The 'Sikkim@50' celebrations addressed by the Prime Minister on 29 May 2025 marked which anniversary of Sikkim's statehood?
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Correct answer: A — 50th
The PMO said the event marked the 50th anniversary of the statehood of Sikkim.
What was the theme of the 'Sikkim@50' programme held in Gangtok on 29 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Where Progress Meets Purpose, and Nature Nurtures Growth
The theme was 'Where Progress Meets Purpose, and Nature Nurtures Growth'; 'Act East with the spirit of Act Fast' was a phrase in the PM's speech.
Which rail line, mentioned by the PM at Sikkim@50, will integrate Sikkim into the national rail network?
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Correct answer: D — Sevoke–Rangpo
The PM said the Sevoke–Rangpo rail line will integrate Sikkim into the national rail network.