The second meeting for the preparation of Vision Document- “Sikkim Vision @2047” was jointly hosted in Gangtok by the Planning and Development Department and Executive Council for Sikkim Vision @ 2047 on Thursday.
The meeting, which spans across two days was chaired by Emeritus & Chief Economic Advisor to CM cum Chairman, Executive Council, Prof. Mahendra P Lama, in the presence of Member ITS, Dr Neeraj Adhikari; Member ITS, Mr James Saring Lepcha; Commissioner cum Secretary for Planning and Development Department, Mr M T Sherpa; and Secretary for Planning and Development Department, Mr Tushar Nikhare.
The first-day session brought together department heads to present their respective drafts for the Sikkim Vision Document 2047.
The presentations outlined the key priorities, sector-specific goals and long-term strategies proposed by each department towards shaping the vision for Sikkim’s development up to 2047.
The department heads also highlighted the major initiatives, areas of focus and expected outcomes under their respective sectors.
Following each presentation, members of the Executive Council and other department heads offered strategic guidance and feedback on the draft vision document.
Heads of 21 departments outlined their sector-specific priorities, strategies and key initiatives for the Sikkim Vision Document 2047.
The presentations detailed each department’s organisational structure, core goals, and primary strategic pillars. Additionally, the departmental heads outlined their SWOT (Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analyses, statistics, flagship programmes, qualitative visions, strategic roadmaps through 2047, workforce policies, budgetary requirements, and key operational challenges.
Subsequent to the presentations, the Executive Council and other department heads offered feedback and recommendations.
Prof. Mahendra P Lama and members of the Executive Council emphasised the need for a cross-sectoral approach, strong leadership, diversified funding sources, and greater use of technical innovation and skill development.
They also highlighted the importance of benchmarking Sikkim’s initiatives with those of neighbouring regions that share similar topographies and cultural contexts, and said such comparisons could provide useful insights into approaches and practices adopted in other Himalayan regions.
It was further stated that this initiative would support the identification and adaptation of practices suited to Sikkim’s geographical, social and cultural context, while contributing to solutions relevant to the wider Himalayan region.
The Council also noted areas of overlap in policy objectives across departments and called for greater coordination and collaborative action among departments.
