The Government of Sikkim has directed all state employees to take part in programmes tied to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Gangtok later this month, asking staff to help welcome him on April 27 and to attend the closing ceremony of the state’s 50th statehood celebrations at Paljor Stadium on April 28.
A circular issued by the Department of Personnel instructs all officers and employees, including those posted in districts, to be present for the reception in Gangtok on April 27.
The same circular specifies that officers, along with Group C and D employees posted in and around Gangtok, are required to attend the main closing ceremony at Paljor Stadium on April 28. Employees have also been encouraged to wear traditional attire during the events.
Heads of Departments have been told to coordinate staff schedules and make necessary arrangements for both the reception and the main event to ensure smooth conduct of the programme.
Prime Minister Modi had earlier inaugurated the year-long 50th statehood celebrations, addressing the event virtually from Bagdogra in West Bengal owing to inclement weather.
The government order effectively mobilises the state workforce for the jubilee’s culmination, highlighting the ceremonial importance of the golden jubilee and the central leadership’s presence at the closing events.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/sikkim/story/sikkim-govt-directs-staff-to-attend-pm-modis-statehood-celebration-events-1376833-2026-04-16?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2026-04-16 21:56:00
