Sikkim's Landmark Initiative: Scheduled Tribe Inclusion for Left-Out Communities

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang advocates to include 12 Sikkimese communities in the Scheduled Tribe list. Established a high-level committee to expedite the process. The initiative aims to recognize these communities' contributions and ensure inclusivity by Sikkim's 50th statehood anniversary in 2025.

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has reaffirmed government efforts to include 12 neglected 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.

The committee aims to provide a detailed ethnographical report within three months, reflecting the government's commitment to achieve this historic milestone as Sikkim approaches its 50th statehood anniversary in 2025.

(With inputs from agencies.)