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CM felicitates 8 retired teachers from Khamdong block at SAKSAM Samaroah 2023

Gangtok, On May 24, Shri PS Golay, the Chief Minister of Sikkim, presented citations to eight retired teachers from Khamdong Block at an esteemed event held at NB Bhandari Government Auditorium, Tadong, Gangtok.

Photo Source  : Nawang Bhutia

The occasion marked the second edition of Siksam 2022-2023, organized by the Sikkim Teacher's Association (STA), where retired teachers (2021) from various blocks across the state were honored for their exceptional contributions to education. The event was further enriched by the release of Guru Darpan, the literary magazine of STA.

Smt. Geeta Pradhan, Smt. Tara Pradhan, Mrs. Karma Sangden Bhutia, Smt. Yog Maya Sharma, and Shri Sanja Bahadur Subba had the honor of receiving their citations directly from the Chief Minister. Meanwhile, Shri Dolanath Bastola, President of STA, Khamdong Block, graciously accepted the citations on behalf of Shri Madan Kumar Tamang, Shri Manoj Kumar Singh, and Smt. Bimla Rai.


Representing the Khamdong STA Block, the esteemed individuals present were Shri Dolanath Bastola, Shri PB Subba, Shri Bikash Bhattrai, Shri Shital Pradhan, Shri Lobzang Bhutia, and Smt. Anjani Pradhan.

The Chief Minister, Shri PS Golay, expressed his gratitude and admiration for the tireless efforts of the retired teachers. He commended them for their selfless service and emphasized the crucial role teachers play in building a strong foundation for the progress and development of society. Shri Golay also reiterated the government's commitment to continuously support and recognize the contributions of educators in the state.

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