Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang laid the foundation stone of the Holistic Institute of Ayurveda and Wellness Center in Lunchok of Chuzachen under Pakyong district on Thursday.
The programme, organised by the Ayush Department of the Sikkim Government, is an important step towards strengthening the Ayush infrastructure in the state and promoting holistic healthcare.
Addressing the programme, Chief Minister Tamang applauded the efforts of the Ayush department and various concerned people contributing to making the project a reality.
He said the project will strengthen traditional healthcare and also promote wellness tourism.
He noted that the state government is committed to preventive healthcare and overall welfare of the people.
The Chief Minister also informed about various developmental initiatives conducted by the state government in the health, education and infrastructure sectors.
Citing proposed and under-construction plans in the Chuzachen region, he emphasised the importance of road contact, road maintenance and upgrading for local development and tourism promotion.
He also informed about various welfare schemes conducted by the state government for government employees, disadvantaged classes of society, Asha workers and Anganwadi workers.
Citing the recent financial aid provided under the Sikkim Mother Empowerment Scheme, he said the government aims to expand the scope of this scheme to more beneficiaries in the coming days. In addition to this, he also shed light on initiatives aimed at improving their quality of life by helping vulnerable and helpless families.
The Chief Minister informed that the beneficiaries will soon be allocated under the Sikkim Poor Housing Scheme. He also mentioned the government’s plan to expand the scheme to more beneficiaries in the coming days, stating families in need of immediate assistance will be given priority.
Highlighting the possibility of creating employment opportunities from the proposed wellness centre he urged the concerned authorities to provide local manpower with the necessary training.
He called on the local community, government officials and other concerned people to develop the entire Ayurveda and Wellness Center as a major wellness destination, collectively.
Earlier, the Chief Minister unveiled the foundation of the project and performed Bhumipujan.
