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HCM Attends Sixth Foundation Day Celebration of Pari Prakashan at Soreng
Soreng, October 1 (IPR): The Chief Minister of Sikkim, Mr Prem Singh Tamang attended the Sixth Foundation Day celebration of Pari Prakashan, held at the Engineering Complex, Dak Bungalow, Soreng, marking the six years of its contribution towards promoting literature and providing a platform for emerging writers.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang extended his warm wishes and congratulated Pari Prakashan on completing six years of its establishment. He highlighted the organisation’s objectives of encouraging new and emerging writers and creating opportunities for them to showcase their literary works. He also congratulated the fifteen writers for the launch of their books and emphasised that collective support and encouragement are essential for nurturing new talent in the literary field.
The Chief Minister highlighted the historic significance of August 20, 1992, when Nepali language was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India. He acknowledged the contributions of Former Chief Minister of Sikkim Mr Nar Bahadur Bhandari and Former Member of Parliament Mrs Dil Kumari Bhandari towards securing constitutional recognition for the Nepali language.
He also underscored the significance of the UPSC Reference Text Collection, a compilation of prescribed texts included in the UPSC syllabus in the Nepali language, which would serve as a valuable resource for civil service aspirants. Furthermore, he congratulated the recipients of the Pari Puraskar 2026, Mr TB Gurung and Mrs Meena Subba, for their achievements and contributions.
The Chief Minister also spoke about various initiatives, including the APATAN Fellowship introduced by the State Government, promotion of news publication in the Nepali language, Kalakar Bharosa Sammelan and the Heritage Guardian Award, announced to be conferred on August 15. He reiterated the importance of preserving and promoting language, literature, art and cultural heritage.
Earlier, Vice President of ITS and President of Pari Prakashan Mr CP Sharma briefed the gathering on the establishment of Pari Prakashan on October 1, 2020, and its journey towards providing a platform for writers and bringing their literary works to the public. He stated that the books launched during the occasion marked the first edition of publications under Pari Prakashan. He also appreciated the participation of Sikkim’s youth in the preservation and promotion of the state’s rich literary and cultural heritage.
Mr CP Sharma highlighted the organisation’s vision of contributing towards Viksit Sikkim 2047 and reiterated the importance of the UPSC Reference Text Collection in providing aspirants with access to prescribed study materials.
The Pari Puraskar 2026 was conferred upon Mr TB Gurung in the male category and Mrs Meena Subba in the female category. Both awardees expressed their gratitude to Pari Prakashan and the Chief Minister for the recognition and honour.
The event witnessed the launch of fifteen literary publications by various authors, comprising poetry collections, children’s poetry, essays, bhajans, songs and other literary works.
The titles included:
1.(Pasina ko Rang) by Mr Laxmi Prasad Sharma — Kavita Sangraha. (Poetry collection)
2. “Mailay Bache ko Samay” by Mr Rohan Rai — Kavita Sangraha. (Poetry collection)
3.“Mero Pratispardha” by Ms Upasana Sharma — Kavita Sangraha. (Poetry collection)
4.“Anuwa aruko Tambung” by Mr Sabin Kumar Limbu — Kavita Sangraha (Poetry Collection)
5.“Amurtha Yatra ” by Mr Vijay Rai — Kavita Sangraha (Poetry Collection)
6.“Anubhuti” by Mr Bidur Vasistha — Kavita Sangraha (Poetry Collection)
7.“Mo Lakhna Badhya Chu” by Mr Prayas Pradhan — Kavita Sangraha (Poetry Collection)
8. “Mukundo haru ko shahar” by Mr Shafik Bantawa — Kavita Sangraha (Poetry Collection)
9. “Manavta ko Awaaz” by Mr Padam Bahadur Manger — Kavita Sangraha (Poetry Collection)
10. “Karnadhar” by Mr Rabin Rai — Bal Kavita Sangraha (Children’s Poetry Collection)
11. “Chultho” by Ms Kaushila Upreti — Kavita Sangraha (Poetry Collection)
12. “Samjhana Vitra ka Kavita” by Mr Bharat Sapkota — Kavita Sangraha (Poetry Collection)
13. “Balan” by Mr Abhichandra Sigdel.
14. “Samriddhi ko Goreto Ma Sikkim” by Mr Bharat Sharma — Lekh Sangrah (Collection of Essays)
15. “Makhamali” by Mr BR Kharel — Collection of Bhajans, Songs and Poems
The UPSC Reference Text Collection was also formally launched during the programme. Additional book launches were conducted by Ms Rajani Pegha, Mr DP Adhikari, Mr SM Basnet and Ms Purnima.
The programme also featured poetry recitations by MLA (Salghari-Zoom) Mr Madan Cintury, Political Secretary to the Chief Minister Mr Jacob Khaling and Ms Abigail Rai, adding a literary dimension to the celebration.
The organising committee of Pari Prakashan felicitated Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang, along with poets and writers, in recognition of their contributions and association with the literary fraternity.
On the occasion, Heavenly Nirvana Path also launched its book titled ‘Aamas Healing: Jungle Dekhi Samaj Samma’.
The celebration concluded with a renewed emphasis on encouraging literary creativity, nurturing emerging writers and strengthening the preservation and promotion of Nepali language and literature in Sikkim.
The event were attended by Speaker (SLA) Mr MN Sherpa, Minister for Roads and Bridges Department (GoS) Mr NB Dahal, Minister for Buildings and Housing (GoS) Mr Bhim Hang Limboo, ITS(Vice President) Mr CP Sharma, Political Secretary to the HCM Mr Jacob Khaling, MLAs, Zilla Adakshya Ms Tila Devi Gurung, Upa Adakshya Mr CB Shashankar, Zilla Panchayat and Members, Advisors and Chairpersons, Secretaries, APS to HCM (Soreng) Mr Eras Lucksom, DC Soreng Mr Dhiraj Subedi, ASP Soreng Mr Parshu Ram Sharma, ADC Soreng Mr DR Bista, SDMs, OSDs, HODs, HOOs, Principals, Officials and Students.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang extended his warm wishes and congratulated Pari Prakashan on completing six years of its establishment. He highlighted the organisation’s objectives of encouraging new and emerging writers and creating opportunities for them to showcase their literary works. He also congratulated the fifteen writers for the launch of their books and emphasised that collective support and encouragement are essential for nurturing new talent in the literary field.
The Chief Minister highlighted the historic significance of August 20, 1992, when Nepali language was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India. He acknowledged the contributions of Former Chief Minister of Sikkim Mr Nar Bahadur Bhandari and Former Member of Parliament Mrs Dil Kumari Bhandari towards securing constitutional recognition for the Nepali language.
He also underscored the significance of the UPSC Reference Text Collection, a compilation of prescribed texts included in the UPSC syllabus in the Nepali language, which would serve as a valuable resource for civil service aspirants. Furthermore, he congratulated the recipients of the Pari Puraskar 2026, Mr TB Gurung and Mrs Meena Subba, for their achievements and contributions.
The Chief Minister also spoke about various initiatives, including the APATAN Fellowship introduced by the State Government, promotion of news publication in the Nepali language, Kalakar Bharosa Sammelan and the Heritage Guardian Award, announced to be conferred on August 15. He reiterated the importance of preserving and promoting language, literature, art and cultural heritage.
Earlier, Vice President of ITS and President of Pari Prakashan Mr CP Sharma briefed the gathering on the establishment of Pari Prakashan on October 1, 2020, and its journey towards providing a platform for writers and bringing their literary works to the public. He stated that the books launched during the occasion marked the first edition of publications under Pari Prakashan. He also appreciated the participation of Sikkim’s youth in the preservation and promotion of the state’s rich literary and cultural heritage.
Mr CP Sharma highlighted the organisation’s vision of contributing towards Viksit Sikkim 2047 and reiterated the importance of the UPSC Reference Text Collection in providing aspirants with access to prescribed study materials.
The Pari Puraskar 2026 was conferred upon Mr TB Gurung in the male category and Mrs Meena Subba in the female category. Both awardees expressed their gratitude to Pari Prakashan and the Chief Minister for the recognition and honour.
The event witnessed the launch of fifteen literary publications by various authors, comprising poetry collections, children’s poetry, essays, bhajans, songs and other literary works.
The titles included:
1.(Pasina ko Rang) by Mr Laxmi Prasad Sharma — Kavita Sangraha. (Poetry collection)
2. “Mailay Bache ko Samay” by Mr Rohan Rai — Kavita Sangraha. (Poetry collection)
3.“Mero Pratispardha” by Ms Upasana Sharma — Kavita Sangraha. (Poetry collection)
4.“Anuwa aruko Tambung” by Mr Sabin Kumar Limbu — Kavita Sangraha (Poetry Collection)
5.“Amurtha Yatra ” by Mr Vijay Rai — Kavita Sangraha (Poetry Collection)
6.“Anubhuti” by Mr Bidur Vasistha — Kavita Sangraha (Poetry Collection)
7.“Mo Lakhna Badhya Chu” by Mr Prayas Pradhan — Kavita Sangraha (Poetry Collection)
8. “Mukundo haru ko shahar” by Mr Shafik Bantawa — Kavita Sangraha (Poetry Collection)
9. “Manavta ko Awaaz” by Mr Padam Bahadur Manger — Kavita Sangraha (Poetry Collection)
10. “Karnadhar” by Mr Rabin Rai — Bal Kavita Sangraha (Children’s Poetry Collection)
11. “Chultho” by Ms Kaushila Upreti — Kavita Sangraha (Poetry Collection)
12. “Samjhana Vitra ka Kavita” by Mr Bharat Sapkota — Kavita Sangraha (Poetry Collection)
13. “Balan” by Mr Abhichandra Sigdel.
14. “Samriddhi ko Goreto Ma Sikkim” by Mr Bharat Sharma — Lekh Sangrah (Collection of Essays)
15. “Makhamali” by Mr BR Kharel — Collection of Bhajans, Songs and Poems
The UPSC Reference Text Collection was also formally launched during the programme. Additional book launches were conducted by Ms Rajani Pegha, Mr DP Adhikari, Mr SM Basnet and Ms Purnima.
The programme also featured poetry recitations by MLA (Salghari-Zoom) Mr Madan Cintury, Political Secretary to the Chief Minister Mr Jacob Khaling and Ms Abigail Rai, adding a literary dimension to the celebration.
The organising committee of Pari Prakashan felicitated Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang, along with poets and writers, in recognition of their contributions and association with the literary fraternity.
On the occasion, Heavenly Nirvana Path also launched its book titled ‘Aamas Healing: Jungle Dekhi Samaj Samma’.
The celebration concluded with a renewed emphasis on encouraging literary creativity, nurturing emerging writers and strengthening the preservation and promotion of Nepali language and literature in Sikkim.
The event were attended by Speaker (SLA) Mr MN Sherpa, Minister for Roads and Bridges Department (GoS) Mr NB Dahal, Minister for Buildings and Housing (GoS) Mr Bhim Hang Limboo, ITS(Vice President) Mr CP Sharma, Political Secretary to the HCM Mr Jacob Khaling, MLAs, Zilla Adakshya Ms Tila Devi Gurung, Upa Adakshya Mr CB Shashankar, Zilla Panchayat and Members, Advisors and Chairpersons, Secretaries, APS to HCM (Soreng) Mr Eras Lucksom, DC Soreng Mr Dhiraj Subedi, ASP Soreng Mr Parshu Ram Sharma, ADC Soreng Mr DR Bista, SDMs, OSDs, HODs, HOOs, Principals, Officials and Students.
