17/03/2026
The Sikkim Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (SEED) Cell orchestrated a prestigious one-day awareness programme on diverse State and Central Government MSME Schemes, held on March 17, 2026, at Sanchaman Limboo Government College. The event was honoured by the presence of Shri Tshering Thendup Bhutia, Hon'ble Minister for Tourism & Civil Aviation, Commerce & Industries, and Food Processing Industries.
This landmark initiative aimed to promote entrepreneurship, augment awareness, and facilitate access to various government schemes among students and aspiring entrepreneurs. The programme also witnessed the inauguration of the inaugural RISE (Realising Ideas & Shaping Entrepreneurship) initiative, designed to nurture innovative ideas and transform them into viable ventures through structured mentorship and institutional support.
The Idea Pitching programme, conducted by Shri Bikash Basnet(Joint Secretary SEED Cell), was judged by an esteemed panel comprising Hon'ble Minister Shri Tshering Thendup Bhutia, Shri Raj Lama, President, SEED Cell; Shri Dipen S***a, OSD, Commerce & Industries Department cm SEED Cell Secretary; Shri Narayan Khatiwara, Chairman, RDD; and Shri Sushil Tamang.
In his keynote address, the Hon'ble Minister underscored the significance of entrepreneurship-led growth, reaffirming the government's commitment to fortifying the MSME ecosystem. The programme culminated with enthusiastic participation from students, epitomizing a collective dedication to fostering a vibrant and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in the state.