Ashwini Vaishnaw releases ‘Go Green, Go Organic’ cover for Sikkim: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and four Sikkim ministers released a unique cover of the Department of Posts, ‘Go Green, Go Organic’ for Sikkim.
More About The ‘Go Green, Go Organic’ cover:
The union minister thanked the Department of Posts for this release and congratulated Sikkim State on becoming the world’s first state to be recognised as an Organic state by the World Book of Records (London).
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Sustainable development of Sikkim:
The special cover is a testament to the state’s achievements in organic farming and progress and a reminder of the importance of sustainable development for the entire country, the Vaishnaw stated.
Significance of The Go Green, Go Organic’ cover:
- Through its special covers, the Department of Posts has played an important role in promoting the country’s culture and heritage.
- This release is a tribute to the rich culture of Sikkim and its contributions to the country’s agriculture sector.
- It is a recognition of the state’s efforts towards promoting organic farming and sustainable development.
- Sikkim, the adobe of scenic beauty and unique culture, is a fully organic state.
- The decision to ban the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in farming has not only improved the quality of the product but also safeguarded the health of the farmers and consumers.
- 75,000 hectares of farmland have been converted to organic farming. All of Sikkim’s farmlands are certified organic, benefiting over 66,000 farming families.
Sikkim and UN Food and Agriculture
Meanwhile, the state has received the prestigious Future Policy Gold Award from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. Sikkim is the world’s “first 100% organic state,” according to him.
Union Railway Minister inspected the proposed rail link through the Sivok-Rangpo line, which will connect the state of Sikkim with the rest of the country.
Sikkim: Fast Facts:
Sikkim is a state in northeast India, bordered by Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal.
- Founded: 16 May 1975
- Land area: 7,096 km²
- Capital: Gangtok
- Official tree: Rhododendron niveum.
