Some of the important crops grown in Sikkim are maize, wheat, tea, potatoes, barley, etc. In order to develop industrial climate the state has been formulated new industrial policy from 10th April 1996. Agriculture has an history of its own in Sikkim. Sikkim is a land of villages. These produce, most notably, processed foods (including liquor), watches and watch jewels, and small electronics parts. Sikkim is bordered by the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north and northeast, by Bhutan to the southeast, by the Indian state of West Bengal to the south, and by Nepal to the west. The most prominent of these tribal groups are the Bhutia, the Lepcha, and the Limbu; they all speak Tibeto-Burman languages and practice Mahayana Buddhism as well as the indigenous Bon religion. Being an organic State, the Department is propagating and advocating farmers to adopt new and modern technology of organic farming system to sustain production and certification process in identified areas. Sikkim has several snow-capped peaks including Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest peak, that attracts a large number of tourists from across the globe. Today, all farming in Sikkim is carried out without the use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, providing access to safer food choices and making agriculture a more environment-friendly activity. Sikkim is a basin surrounded on three sides by precipitous mountain walls. In 1816 these territories were restored to Sikkim by the British in return for its support during the Anglo-Nepalese War (1814–16), but by 1817 Sikkim had become a de facto protectorate of Britain. One Lepcha-Bhutia seat is reserved for the nominee of the lamas (Tibetan Buddhist religious leaders); some seats also are reserved for representatives of the Scheduled Castes. var setNptTechAdblockerCookie = function(adblocker) { Sikkim exhibits a variety of climatic types, from almost tropical conditions in the south to severe mountain climates in the north. Only a fraction of Sikkim’s mineral resources are commercially exploited. Cash crops are ginger, cardamom, orange, tea and off-season vegetables. There is little lowland, and the variation in relief is extreme. The Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) is a unicameral elected body, with a portion of the seats allocated to the combined Lepcha and Bhutia populations. All trade marks belong to the respective owners. It was followed by the tertiary sector at 26.82 per cent and primary sector at 11.62 per cent. The state participates in national programs to control tuberculosis, blindness, and other diseases. The state’s name is derived from the Limbu words su him, meaning “new house.” The Lepcha were early inhabitants of the region, apparently assimilating the Naong, Chang, Mon, and other tribes. Author of. document.cookie = "__adblocker=" + (adblocker ? For consent related queries and conditions, please write to info.brandindia@ibef.org, An initiative of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, ALERT : Javacript is either disabled OR not not supported by this browser. Sikkim's economy is largely dependent on agriculture and tourism. Dwellings on the Himalayan slopes at Lachung, Sikkim, India. The product line has also undergone a drastic diversification. Rural electrification has remained a government priority. Because of collegedunia, all my questions regarding JEE Mains were answered. Roughly three-fourths of Sikkim’s residents are Nepalese in origin; most speak a Nepali (Gorkhali) dialect and are Hindu in religion and culture. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people. Forgot password?Submit your email address and we'll send you a link to reset your password. The chogyal was unable to hold his ground, however. Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim, call (03592) 251381, 251359mail_outline (03592) 251390, location_on Dikling Road, P.O. The Sikkim basin is drained by the Tista River and its tributaries, such as the Rangit, Lhonak, Talung, and Lachung, which have cut deep valleys into the mountains. More than two-fifths of Sikkim is forested. Agriculture Department. Some two-thirds of Sikkim consists of perpetually snow-covered mountains, dominated by the Kanchenjunga massif. stream. The project was developed at a value of Rs 98.05 crore (US$ 14.02 million). The annual turnover has recorded a quantum leap forward; Rs 13.3 million in 1975 to Rs 192.9 million in 1998. Get exclusive access to content from our 1768 First Edition with your subscription. The Namgyal dynasty ruled Sikkim until 1975. Originating in the northeast from a glacier near the Tibetan border, the Tista River descends steeply, dropping about 15,700 feet (4,800 metres) to Rangpo (Rongphu), on the border with West Bengal, where it has cut a gorge through the Darjiling Ridge (7,000–8,000 feet [2,100–2,400 metres]) before emerging onto the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Besides this other normal vegetables of daily consumption like, peas, cauliflower, green leaves are found all over the district. Agriculture is the main source of occupation of the state. Sign Up to get started. The Government of Sikkim intends to set up AGRISNET in the State to provide improved services to the farming community through use of ICT. In the temperate forests (5,000 to 13,000 feet [1,500 to 4,000 metres]), oak, laurel, maple, chestnut, magnolia, alder, birch, rhododendron, fir, hemlock, and spruce predominate.