8 H I M A L AYA N M I R R O R GANGTOK, SATURDAY 21 MARCH 2015 Success stories to be highlighted on Vivid Kala Academy Drinking Water awareness 124th birth anniversary of Ambedakar observes World tani, also the Chairman of the Week across the state Celebration Committee 2015 Sparrow Day emphasized on greater parGangtok, Mar 20: Rural Gangtok, Mar 20: A high level meeting to plan for the 124th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar at the state level was held at the conference hall of Soochna Bhawan today. The meeting had the presence of Additional Chief Secretary S.C. Gupta and other line departments. Health Minister A.K. Gha- ticipation from various departments and concerned authorities to make the event a grand success. He informed that the programme at Sikkim Legislative Assembly complex will be followed by the state level function at Chintan Bhawan. The Minister also informed that a Celebration Committee has been constituted which will coordinate with concerned departments to ensure that all aspects related to the programme are taken care of. The Minister categorically stated that most of the activities will be based on success stories of individuals who have made a mark in society in various fields, the main motive of which will be to inspire the younger generation. (IPR) Quality Seed Production programme for farmers of Dochum Gangtok, Mar 20: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR Sikkim Centre organized participatory training cum maize seed distribution programme on Thursday at Dochum, Tinik and Rabdong villages of East Sikkim. More than progressive farmers were provided with composite maize variety RCM 1-1 and popcorn maize variety RCM 1-2. Chief guest Dr. R.K. Avasthe, Joint Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim centre encouraged the farmers to undertake production of quali- ty seed of maize and become self dependent in seeds. He urged the farming community of the locality to make Dochum, and other adjoining villages as quality seed producers. Dr. H. Kalita, Principal Scientist (Entomology), ICAR Sikkim Centre detailed the organic management of insect pest in maize and cucurbit crops especially bitter gourd, cucumber and bottle gourd. Ongdi Sherpa, Horticulture Inspector, HCCDD, briefed the gathering about the procurement procedure of seed material by the State Department and urged the Panchayat of the villages to take lead role in procurement process of quality seed from the farmers. Bhim Maya, Panchayat, Dochum village expressed her happiness towards the endeavors put forth by KVK East Sikkim with different agricultural technologies in the village. She further ensured more and better cooperation on behalf of the farmers towards the organization in carrying out other agricultural activities for the welfare of farming community. (PIB) Sikkim Manipal Swashtya Suraksha launches student scheme HM Report Gangtok, Mar 20: The Annual function of Sikkim Manipal Swasthya Suraksha (SMSS) was organised today at the College Auditorium of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Science (SMIMS). The function was attended by Rajen Padukone, Group President Manipal Education and Medical Group, P.D Shenoy, Advisor SMU, Brig. Somnath Mishra, VC SMU, G.S Jonega, Dean SMIMS, Ashish Sharma, Registrar SMU, K.J Singh, Cricketer Yuvraj Singh to support Darjeeling cancer patient Jyotika Medical Superintendent Central Referal Hospital (CRH) and Pompy Sridhar – Consultant SMSS. The scheme was launched on March 31, 2014. Registrar Ashish Sharma informed about the scheme and said that the scheme is affordable and accessible and everyone can afford for it. In the occasion SMSS student scheme was launched by the Chief Guest Rajen Padukone. The Student Scheme will be available for the student of schools and colleges of Sikkim with a mere payment of Rs Rs 250 student per year. The scheme will provide inpatient benefits up to Rs 1.5 lack added with other Out Patient benefits. The students from Bahai School, Tadong, Indrakil Saraswati Vidhyalaya- Ranipul, Cannan School- Ranipul and Himalayan Academy- Ranipul have already enrolled themselves. The health cards were also distributed to the students. In the occasion certificates and trophies were also handed over to their best performing agents and token of thanks was also given to the supporters. HM Report Gangtok, Mar 20: World Sparrow Day was observed collaboratively by Vivid Kala Academy of Sikkim (VKAS) and the Press Club of Sikkim here today at Tadong Senior secondary school today. Hundreds of students gathered at the Assembly ground were informed on the declining numbers of house birds dwelling in and around urban areas, particularly the sparrows. Usha Lachugpa present as the resource person deliberated on the caus- Training for QRT concludes es of declining affairs of house birds like sparrows and the importance to restore their milieu. She stressed upon the need and importance of the sparrows as they help in keeping bio-system and the ecology in balance. Kiran Rasaily President, Vividh Kala Academy also addressed the students and urged them to initiate world sparrow day as a school event. Sakyong Chisopani Junior High School also observed the World Sparrow Day at its school today by organizing a photo exhibition of birds clicked by Shital Pradhan, teacher, Sakyong Chisopani School. Management and Development Department (RMDD) in collaboration with State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD) organized a district level program on National Rural Drinking Water and Sanitation Awareness. The awareness program was organized with a special focus on World Water Day 2015 with the support of Ministry of Drinking Water And Sanitation, Government of India (WWF-INDIA). Bimal Dabari Zilla Adhyaksha East was present as the chief guest and had the presence of Gangtok Municipal Corporation (GMC) Commissioner C.P. Dhakal, Deputy Mayor GMC Shakti Singh Choudhry, District Collector East, DFO (T), and Chief Medical Officer East. HRDD. The programme started with a rally from Janta Bhawan to Limboo Bhawan which was attended by all the participants along with Chief Guest. The programmes also included songs, painting and role play competition and winners of the district level competition will participate in the State level competition. Chief guest Dabari talked about the vision of the Chief Minister on making the state a model state under Swach Bharat Abhiyan. He appealed participants to be serious about the programme which are being conducted all over the state. South District Headquarter, Namchi also organized an awareness week in the Community Hall, Namchi today. Zilla Adhakshya (South) C.L Gurung attended the program as the Chief Guest. Chief Guest C.L Gurung highlighted the role of stu- Gangtok March 20: Five days training programme for Quick Response Team (QRT) Sikkim concluded here today at the auditorium of Sikkim Government College, Tadong, East Sikkim. Training was organized by Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA), Land Revenue Disaster Management Department. 80 participants of Quick Response Team from all four districts and SSDMA were given training on Psycho social Care basic and Psycho social Care post disaster, Basic First Aid tip, Disaster Victim Identification, Basic Fire fighting, Search and Rescue and also apprised about Roles and Responsibilities of QRT by the resource persons. The State Relief Commissioner Tsegyal Tashi graced the occasion as the chief guest and presented the trainees with the certificates. He urged the trainees to continue their participation in training sessions and informed that Department will initiate training programmes in districts. The Relief Commissioner also informed that QRT will be recognized by the Head Quarters and will also be provided with identity cards and especial uniform which will be very handy in recognizing them during the rescue operations and also provide them with quality equipment. Darjeeling, Mar 20: After several Darjeeling district heavyweights, it is Smitha Chowtha, owner of online shopping portal ‘Bag Forever’ and Indian cricket heart throb Yuvraj Singh’s ‘YouWeCan’ foundation who have joined hands to support Darjeeling girl Jyotika Khati (24), mother of a 2yr old to fight Cancer. ‘Bag Forever’ aims to promote the use of shopping bags to replace plastic bags, while ‘YouWeCan’ foundation aims to spread cancer awareness and promote environmental sustainability. Yuvraj Singh is a cancer survivor himself. ‘Bag Forever’ along with ‘YouWeCan’ is offering a pack of 6 reusable bags for Rs 594. For every purchase of this 6 packs using the Code ‘JYOTIKA’ , 30% of the revenue from the sale of each pack will be donated towards Jyotika’s cure. Jyotika Khati is suffering from blood cancer AML and is currently undergoing treatment at the Tata Cancer Hospital in Mumbai, the cost of her treatment has been pegged at Rs 6 lakh. She is separated from her husband since last year. Meanwhile, others willing to support Jyotika can donate funds on her sister Premika Khati’s bank account, the transaction details of which are SBI Bank Acc no: 20135723631, Account Holder's name: Premika Khati, Branch:Darjeeling, IFSC No - SBIN0000063, MICR Code : 734002101, Branch Code : 000063. (HS) Edited, Published, Printed and Owned by Anjan Upadhyaya from Gairi Gaon, Tadong, Gangtok, Printed at Pabi Publication House, Ranipool, Gangtok. Telephone: 98512-22787, Email: [email protected] / [email protected]. dents in dissemination of awareness at various levels on water preservation, cleanliness and various measures to be taken for clean and safe drinking water and called on the youth to stand united to make Sikkim clean and green. Similarly, he spelled out the imperativeness of the ban of chlorine for the purpose of water purification which he stressed goes against the principle of Sikkim Organic Mission. Based on the theme of the awareness program a song, play and painting competition was held which had a total of 19 schools participating from South District. (IPR)