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Shantinagar Samaj felicitates safaikarmacharis and others on Bapu’s Birthday

By himalayanreview

02.10.18: Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti celebrated the 149th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with joy and enthusiasm. The day long event held at Shantinagar included the inauguration of the paintings on the wall on the National Highway at Shantinagar, felicitations and cultural program.


The beautiful paintings featuring the messages of healthy, green and organic Sikkim were made by the members of Krypton Arts Society Sikkim, based on Singtam. The wall painting was inaugurated by Head Lobella, Karma Thujee Monastery, Shantinagar, Singtam, the Chief Guest of the day. Plantation drive was also held along the wall by the Chief Guests and other distinguished guests.




LN Pradhan, Chief Advisor of Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti gave the welcome speech. He informed the gathered audience about the importance of the day and the proceedings. PP Upretti, Vice President, SGSS was the host of the day. Krishna Chettri, President, SGSS in his speech spoked about the role of an organisation in making a better society. He said better society makes a better state and Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti is formed to make a stronger society.

Mahesh Dahal, Headmaster, Lower Tanak Primary School gave a brief introduction about the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi. Dahal marked that every individual should follow the lifestyle of Gandhiji and become a role model for the society. Head Lobella, the Chief Guest in his speech asked everyone to follow the sayings of Lord Buddha to become a better individual. We all need to be brighter lights for society, he added.

Safai Karamcharis Ongdi Lepcha, Bhim Bdr. Rai and driver Suresh Darnal from Singtam Nagar Panchayat who visits Shantinagar in the morning to collect the garbage were felicitated. They were also given new clothes. Other than that Dr. Pradeep Sharma Luitel, residence of Adarsh Goan, South Sikkim was felicitated for completing his PhD in Sanskrit. Luitel is the first Sikkimese to do so. Praja Pradhan, resident of Tirkutam, Sang, East Sikkim was felicitated for his progress in the field of nepali cinema.

Three personalities from Chisopani GPU were presented with congratulation mementos. Anita Sewa was congratulated for receiving the Commendation Award from HRDD, Government of Sikkim. Gopal Bishwakarma from Tinek - winner of Indra Jatra Talent Hunt 2018 and Shanker Lamichaney, a successful entrepreneur from Shantinagar was also presented with mementos. Krypton Arts Society Sikkim was also awarded memento for their beautiful paintings on the wall of National Highway. Gopal Bishwakarma, Norsang Tamang and Amisha Bishwakarma sang songs at the program.

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