Proud to be a Sikkimese: Sikkim Travel, Culture & Local Heritage

Adapted from the article written by Tsewang Choden Sherpa ,  teacher Posakay PS published in the Decadal Issue of the school magazine Posakey Primary School , established in 2005 under the Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA), is a beacon of hope and commitment to education in the remote region of Chujachen under Rongli Sub-Division, Sikkim . The school was set up with the goal of providing quality elementary education to children aged 6 to 14, with a focus on eliminating educational disparities and creating a nurturing environment for young learners. The story of Posakey School began when intellectuals from the Human Resource Development Department (HRDD) of the Government of Sikkim , along with the local Panchayats , worked together to find a suitable piece of land for the school's construction. Thanks to the dedication of local leaders like Mr. Uttam Gurung , the groundwork for the school was established, and the school opened its doors on March 2, 2005. Initially, the school faced signif...

FROM PRIME SCHOOL MAGAZINE  2019 In 1954, the learned individuals of Chujachen Busty founded Deshoddhar Vidhya Peeth (DVP) with their limited resources. The school's name reflects the philosophy and goals of its founders, who focused on providing education, instilling patriotism, and promoting the principle of " simple living, high thinking ." A four-member management committee: Shri Narendra Narsingh Sakyabans , Shri Padam Raj Shrestha , Shri. Chandra Lal Sharma and Shri Nar Bahadur Pradhan built and ran the school.   The school initially enrolled 60 students, each paying a small fee of ₹1. Mr. D.B. Gurung , who shared the founders' vision, became the first and only teacher, earning ₹60 monthly. The committee members contributed ₹5 monthly to cover the school's expenses. Despite financial constraints, the founders were determined to make the school successful.   In 1956, the Government of Sikkim recognized the school and provided an aid of ₹60, raising the ...