Press Release
Press Release from SICUN, Assam Linzey
Information & Public Relations Department
SICUN Observes World Environment Day
The World Environment Day (5th June, 2025) was observed by Sikkim State Cooperative Union in collaboration with ADC (Dev), Pakyong, BDO Namchebong, and Panchayats of Assam Lingzey GPU and Aho-Yangtam GPU.
The celebration was graced by the Minister of Education, Sports & Youth Affairs and Law & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Sikkim, Mr. Raju Basnett.
The event also had the presence of Hon’ble Chairman, Women Commission, Mrs. Pabitra Bhandari; Vice-President, Mr. Dennis Rai; Chairman, Contractors Association, Mr.Sahadev Sharma; Vice-Chairman, SICUN, Mr. P. P. Sharma;ADC (Dev), Pakyong, Mr. Robin Sewa; DFO (Nodal Officer for Environment Day), and ACF, Forest Department, Pakyong; BDO Namchebong, Mr. Rajesh Dahal; Zilla Panchayat, Ms. Suman Rai; Panchayat President, Assam Lingzey GPU, Mrs. Sita Sharma; Panchayat President, Aho-Yangtam GPU, Mr. Diwas Chhetri; Panchayat members of Assam Lingzey GPU and Aho-Yangtam GPU; President, Manager and members of Assam Lingzey MPCS, etc.
The Hon’ble Minister cum MLA, 22-Namchebong after his arrival met and interacted with the officials and the people gathered at Setipool. He honoured the event by planting a sapling at the Setipool area. Under the Chairmanship and direction of Hon’ble Chairman, SICUN, Dr. Mangaljit Rai, the celebration was initiated.
During the plantation drive, the CEO, SICUN, Mr. Phadung Bhutia briefed the gathering about the World Environment Day and the purpose of the celebration. He expressed a special thanks to the Hon’ble Minister for his presence and all the officials and the people for making the event successful. The team of SICUN also offered the token of appreciation by presenting the momento to the Hon’ble Minister, Hon’ble Chairman, Women Commission and the officials present at the celebration.
The plantation drive started from Setipool and ended at the Assam Lingzey GPU with the objective of making the celebration more effective and meaningful. More than 150 people were gathered on the day from various places in and around Assam Lingzey. This has marked a historical event for Sikkim State Cooperative Union under the chairmanship of Dr Mangaljit Rai.
The event specifically is a kick-off of the plantation drive and environmental upgradation activities. Further, the team of MGNREGA will carry on with the same on MR basis.
The World Environment Day (5th June, 2025) was observed by Sikkim State Cooperative Union in collaboration with ADC (Dev), Pakyong, BDO Namchebong, and Panchayats of Assam Lingzey GPU and Aho-Yangtam GPU.
The celebration was graced by the Minister of Education, Sports & Youth Affairs and Law & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Sikkim, Mr. Raju Basnett.
The event also had the presence of Hon’ble Chairman, Women Commission, Mrs. Pabitra Bhandari; Vice-President, Mr. Dennis Rai; Chairman, Contractors Association, Mr.Sahadev Sharma; Vice-Chairman, SICUN, Mr. P. P. Sharma;ADC (Dev), Pakyong, Mr. Robin Sewa; DFO (Nodal Officer for Environment Day), and ACF, Forest Department, Pakyong; BDO Namchebong, Mr. Rajesh Dahal; Zilla Panchayat, Ms. Suman Rai; Panchayat President, Assam Lingzey GPU, Mrs. Sita Sharma; Panchayat President, Aho-Yangtam GPU, Mr. Diwas Chhetri; Panchayat members of Assam Lingzey GPU and Aho-Yangtam GPU; President, Manager and members of Assam Lingzey MPCS, etc.
The Hon’ble Minister cum MLA, 22-Namchebong after his arrival met and interacted with the officials and the people gathered at Setipool. He honoured the event by planting a sapling at the Setipool area. Under the Chairmanship and direction of Hon’ble Chairman, SICUN, Dr. Mangaljit Rai, the celebration was initiated.
During the plantation drive, the CEO, SICUN, Mr. Phadung Bhutia briefed the gathering about the World Environment Day and the purpose of the celebration. He expressed a special thanks to the Hon’ble Minister for his presence and all the officials and the people for making the event successful. The team of SICUN also offered the token of appreciation by presenting the momento to the Hon’ble Minister, Hon’ble Chairman, Women Commission and the officials present at the celebration.
The plantation drive started from Setipool and ended at the Assam Lingzey GPU with the objective of making the celebration more effective and meaningful. More than 150 people were gathered on the day from various places in and around Assam Lingzey. This has marked a historical event for Sikkim State Cooperative Union under the chairmanship of Dr Mangaljit Rai.
The event specifically is a kick-off of the plantation drive and environmental upgradation activities. Further, the team of MGNREGA will carry on with the same on MR basis.