Jyotiraditya Scindia Reviews Key Development Projects During Sikkim Visit in Namchi

 Jyotiraditya Scindia, undertook a series of engagements across Namchi on the second day of his official visit to Sikkim, reviewing key initiatives in the sectors of education, tourism, tea production and sports development. During the visit, Minister Scindia interacted with local stakeholders, students, tea workers and young sportspersons, while reiterating the Government of India’s continued focus on strengthening infrastructure, livelihoods and grassroots opportunities across the Northeast.

Union Minister Scindia visited the under-construction Khangchendzonga Sikkim State University at Tarku in Namchi, the first state university being developed in Sikkim. Spread across 28 acres and partially funded by the North Eastern Council under the Ministry of DoNER with an allocation of ₹9.61 crore, the university is expected to accommodate over 1,500 students upon completion.

During the visit, the Minister reviewed the progress of the administrative block and campus infrastructure. Observing the natural landscape and pedestrian pathways around the campus, he suggested incorporating additional greenery and natural elements within the university’s design framework to further align the infrastructure with Sikkim’s ecological character. He also congratulated the engineering and implementation teams for the pace of ongoing work.

Minister Scindia later visited the Temi Tea Estate and Temi Tea Processing Unit in Namchi, where he interacted with tea garden workers and officials associated with the estate. He reviewed various stages of tea production, processing and packaging, and discussed the estate’s international market outreach and export potential.