On land that had long been left bare, the Block Administrative Centre (BAC) in Dzongu, Sikkim, has started growing “Dalle Khursani,” the state’s well-known fiery chili. Under the direction of Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, the project is a component of a larger initiative to promote organic farming and enhance food security. Adjacent to the BAC office in Dzongu, the area had lain fallow for many years. Now that Dalle Khursani has been planted, it is being turned into a verdant and useful area.
Sikkim is proud to be the first entirely organic state in the world, a distinction that this action further solidifies. Officials and employees from BAC participated in the planting process in person. Their active participation demonstrates a strong commitment to the Chief Minister’s appeal for grassroots engagement and sustainable development. They set an example for local communities by doing this work themselves, demonstrating that every action, no matter how modest, counts in the pursuit of a future free from dependency.
Sikkim is reviving Dalle Khursani, a crop known for its economic potential and heat, to promote sustainable farming. The initiative, which celebrates the state’s 50-year statehood, aims to inspire more villages and offices to transform neglected plots into thriving gardens using natural, chemical-free methods. The BAC hopes this will bring real change at the grassroots level, improving lives and protecting the environment, and be a tribute to Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang’s vision for a cleaner, greener, and more resilient Sikkim.
