Press Release
Press Release From Sarathi 1.0, Namchi District
Information & Public Relations Department
Namchi, 06 November 2026: Sarathi 1.0(Supported by Titan Company Limited), successfully conducted its Batch 3 One-Day Teachers Training Programme in Namchi District, from 14 Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools (SS & SSS).
The programme aimed to strengthen school-level initiatives towards building an Addiction-Free and Mentally Healthy Sikkim, in alignment with the vision of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay).
The initiative is being guided by Shri Rohit Raj Maharaj, Advisor to the Hon’ble Chief Minister and Chief Resource Person of Sarathi 1.0.
The programme commenced with the welcome address by District Coordinator Mrs Anzila , followed by Project Director Shri Bishal Sharma, who introduced the initiative and led interactive discussions on substance abuse, addiction, student behaviour, examination stress and mental health challenges. The Project Director further explained the objectives and achievements of Sarathi 1.0 and briefed teachers on various government schemes and welfare initiatives. Participating teachers actively shared their experiences and concerns from their respective school environments.
Following lunch, Mrs Anzila highlighted the successful activities of previously trained Sarathi Clubs, encouraging schools to replicate similar initiatives.
The programme concluded with the distribution of training certificates and Sarathi Club banners, marking the successful completion of the training.
With the completion of Batch 3, Sarathi 1.0 has successfully covered all 57 Government Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools in Namchi District. The next phase will focus on student-level training in 40 identified schools, scheduled for February 2027.
The programme aimed to strengthen school-level initiatives towards building an Addiction-Free and Mentally Healthy Sikkim, in alignment with the vision of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay).
The initiative is being guided by Shri Rohit Raj Maharaj, Advisor to the Hon’ble Chief Minister and Chief Resource Person of Sarathi 1.0.
The programme commenced with the welcome address by District Coordinator Mrs Anzila , followed by Project Director Shri Bishal Sharma, who introduced the initiative and led interactive discussions on substance abuse, addiction, student behaviour, examination stress and mental health challenges. The Project Director further explained the objectives and achievements of Sarathi 1.0 and briefed teachers on various government schemes and welfare initiatives. Participating teachers actively shared their experiences and concerns from their respective school environments.
Following lunch, Mrs Anzila highlighted the successful activities of previously trained Sarathi Clubs, encouraging schools to replicate similar initiatives.
The programme concluded with the distribution of training certificates and Sarathi Club banners, marking the successful completion of the training.
With the completion of Batch 3, Sarathi 1.0 has successfully covered all 57 Government Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools in Namchi District. The next phase will focus on student-level training in 40 identified schools, scheduled for February 2027.
