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DO-DRUL CHORTEN STUPA IN GANGTOK, SIKKIM SIKKIM THE LAND OF PEACE AND TRANQUILITY For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org APRIL 2018
Table of Content Executive Summary .…………….….……...3 Advantage State ...………………………….4 North East Region Vision 2020 ...………....5 Sikkim – An Introduction …….………...…...6 State Budget 2017-18……………..….……15 Infrastructure Status ..................................16 Business Opportunities ……..………….....30 Doing Business in Sikkim …..…...….…….47 State Acts & Policies ….….……….............50
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Sikkim is home to around 5,000 species of flowering plants, 515 rare orchids, 60 primula species & 36
Strong floriculture
rhododendron species. This makes it one of the leading states in the Northeast region in terms of production &
sector supply of cut flowers to mainland consumer markets.
Strong potential of Of the 6,000 medicinal plants in India, over 424 plants (including the famous Artemisia vulgaris that is used as
medicinal plants an antiseptic) are grown in Sikkim. Moreover, it is all set to be recognised and certified by the Government of
industry India under National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB) proposed under the 12th Five Year Plan.
Second-largest The state is considered as a huge cardamom epicentre of the world, producing around 80 per cent of large
cardamom in the country. Additionally, India is the world leader of the crop, producing over 50 per cent of the
producer of cardamom
global yield.
Presence of world’s Sikkim has mighty snow-capped peaks including the Kanchenjunga, the world’s 3rd highest peak, which
third highest peak attracts a large number of tourists from across the globe.
The state's economy is largely agrarian, based on the terraced farming of rice & the cultivation of crops such
as maize, millet, wheat, barley, oranges, tea & cardamom.
Agrarian economy
Sikkim produces more cardamom than any other Indian state & is home to the largest cultivated area of
cardamom
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India
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ADVANTAGE: SIKKIM
March
High economic growth and stable Conducive agro-climatic conditions Potential
2018
political environment
Sikkim’s GSDP grew at a compound annual growth Sikkim has favourable agro-climatic conditions, which
rate (CAGR) of 11.05 per cent between 2011-12 and support agriculture, horticulture & forestry; there is
Installed
2016-17. potential for development in related areas Estimated
hydro power
Large production of cardamom and flowers has opened As per the state budget 2016-17, Sikkim got certified hydropower
generation
up immense possibilities for the state economy. as the first fully organic state in India by the Central potential:
capacity:
Rail and air connectivity as well Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare as well as 8,000 MW
823 MW other recognized agencies of the country.
as optical-fibre networks are
being developed in the state.
Advantage
Sikkim
Rich labour pool Policy and institutional
Sikkim has a high literacy rate of around 81.42 per support
cent.
The state has a skilled and educated labour force. The state follows the North East Industrial Investment
With the establishment of Sikkim Manipal University Promotion Policy, 2007, which provides several
and the Sikkim University, the quality and quantity of incentives and concessions for investment.
employable graduates in the state has steadily Institutional support is provided through various central
improved. & state government agencies viz., North East Council,
Skilled labour contributes in the modernization of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region &
state through the development of services sector. Commerce and Industries Department.
Source: Central Electricity Authority, GSDP: Gross State Domestic Product;
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NORTH EAST REGION VISION 2020
Improving standard of living of
State government has set a target to
people in the region to meet the
grow GSDP by 9.5% and per capita
national standard by 2020
GSDP by 8.3% over the period 2007-
Improving the quality and creating
20.
state-of-art hospitals and
educational institutions
Encouraging public investment in Better governance and ensuring
infrastructure to attract private Quality of life of Growth rate in
peace and harmony through
investment. people GSDP1
maximising self governance and
Creating a centre for trade and increased people participation.
commerce through improving Promoting
investments Governance
relations with neighbouring
countries. Vision
2020
Encouraging HYV crops Industry Development of agro-processing
Agriculture
through better use of organic and sericulture industries.
manure, fertilisers and
Increase in investment in
pesticides. Infrastructure Tourism manufacturing units depending
Preventing soil erosion by upon the availability of resources
controlling floods. in the region.
Promoting cultivation of
horticulture crops.
Facilitating easy movement of Focusing and developing
goods and people by investing in services that would promote
road, rail, inland water and air tourism and create employment
transportation. opportunities in the states.
Source: NER Vision 2020, HYV: High Yielding Variety, 1GSDP is at fixed costs at 2006-07 prices
5 SIKKIM For updated information, please visit www.ibef.orgSIKKIM FACT FILE
Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limboo, Magar, Rai, Gurung, Sherpa,
Tamang, Newari & Sunuwar (Mukhia) are the commonly spoken
languages. Hindi & English are also widely spoken. Sikkim has 10
mountain peaks, 84 glaciers, 315 glacial lakes (including the
Tsomgo, Gurudongmar & Khecheopalri), 5 hot springs & 8 mountain
passes – making it an ideal tourist location. The Teesta & the
Rangeet are the 2 major rivers with nearly hundred tributaries.
Parameters Sikkim
Capital Gangtok
Geographical area (lakh sq. km) 7,096
Administrative districts (No) 4
Sikkim is surrounded by vast stretches of Tibetan Plateaus in the
Population density (persons per sq. km) 86
north, the Chumbi Valley of Tibet & the Kingdom of Bhutan in the
east, the Kingdom of Nepal in the west & Darjeeling district of West Total population (million) 0.61
Bengal in the south
Sikkim has 4 districts – East Sikkim, West Sikkim, North Sikkim & Male population (million) 0.32
South Sikkim. The district capitals are Gangtok, Gyalshing, Mangan
Female population (million) 0.29
& Namchi respectively
Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 890
Literacy rate (%) 81.42
Source: Sikkim State Portal, Census 2011
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Parameter Sikkim All states Source
Economy 2016-17 2016-17
GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 0.12 100.0 Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Sikkim
GSDP growth rate (%) 11.20 10.83 Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Sikkim
Per capita GSDP (US$) 4,343.02 1750.29 Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation
Physical Infrastructure
Installed power capacity (MW) 962.14 344,002.39 Central Electricity Authority, as of March 2018
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
Wireless subscribers1 (No) 57,322,629 1,156,867,852
February 2018
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
Internet subscribers1 (Mn) 17.38 445,96
December 2017
NHAI, Roads and Building Department-Government
National highway length (km) 463 1,22,432
of India
Social Indicators
Literacy rate (%) 81.42 73.0 Census 2011
Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 16.6 20.4 SRS Bulletin
Note: GSDP, per capita GSDP figures are taken at current prices, Exchange Rate used is average of 2016-17, i.e. USD = 67.09
Note: 1For West Bengal including Sikkim
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Parameter Sikkim All states Source
Investment
1 Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, April
FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 4.19 367.93
2000 to December 2017
Industrial Infrastructure
Ministry of Finance, Government of India, December
PPP projects (no) 11 1,533
2017
Note: PPP:-Public-Private Partnership, 1Including West Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, 2Projects Under Construction
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GSDP of Sikkim at current prices (in US$ billion) GSDP per capita of Sikkim at current prices (US$ )
3 0.2 4,400 330000
CAGR 11.05% CAGR 9.89% 300000
0.18
4,343.02
0.19
2.81
3 4,200
291372.89
0.16 270000
2.59
0.17
2.52
264903.60
240000
2.33
0.15
0.14
2.29
2.27
2
243392.12
4,000
4,046.80
0.14
0.12 210000
221082.97
3,980.25
0.12
180000
198686.32
2 0.1
0.11
3,800
181841.97
150000
3,792.32
0.08
1 120000
0.06 3,600
3,654.26
3,648.97
90000
0.04
1 60000
3,400
0.02
30000
0 0
3,200 0
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
US$ billion Rs trillion
US$ Rs
At current prices, Sikkim’s Gross State Domestic Product The state’s per capita GSDP was Rs. 291,372.89 (US$
(GSDP) was Rs. 0.19 trillion (US$ 2.81 billion) in 2016-17. 4,343.02) in 2016-17 as compared to Rs. 181841.97 (US$
3,792.32) during 2011-12.
GSDP expanded at a CAGR of 11.05 per cent between 2011-
12 and 2016-17. Per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 9.89 per cent
between 2011-12 and 2016-17.
Note: GSDP, per capita GSDP figures are taken at current prices, Exchange Rate as per slide 51
Source: Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation
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NSDP of Sikkim at current prices (in US$ billion) NSDP per capita of Sikkim at current prices (US$)
3 0.18 3,900 300000
CAGR 11.30% CAGR 10.14%
0.16 3,800 270000
3,833.39
0.17
3 3,700 240000
257182.02
0.14
0.15
2.48
3,600
233953.97
210000
2.29
0.14
2.22
2 0.12
214147.51
3,500
3,574.00
0.12
2.03
2.02
180000
1.99
194624.07
3,502.00
0.1 3,400
0.11
174182.75
2 150000
0.10
158667.38
0.08 3,300
120000
3,309.02
1 0.06 3,200
3,216.93
90000
3,198.95
3,100
0.04 60000
1 3,000
0.02 2,900 30000
0 0 2,800 0
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
US$ billion Rs trillion
US$ Rs
At current prices, Sikkim’s Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) Sikkim’s per capita NSDP was Rs. 257,182.02 (US$ 3,833.39)
was Rs. 0.17 trillion (US$ 2.48 billion) during 2016-17. in 2016-17 as compared to Rs.158,667.38 (US$ 3,309.02)
during 2011-12.
NSDP of the state expanded at a CAGR of 11.30 per cent
between 2011-12 and 2016-17. Per capita NSDP of Sikkim increased at CAGR of 10.14 per
cent between 2011-12 and 2016-17.
Note: GSDP, per capita GSDP figures are taken at current prices, Exchange Rate as per slide 51
Source: Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation
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DISTRIBUTION OF GSVA
The overall performance of the economy of the state during 2016-17 Percentage distribution of GSVA
was encouraging.
At a CAGR of 12.83 per cent, the tertiary sector witnessed the 100%
fastest growth among the three sectors during 2011-12 to 2016-17. 28.82% CAGR 31.68%
The growth has been driven by trade, hotels, real estate, finance, 90%
insurance, transport, communications and other services.
80% 12.83%
In 2016-17, the secondary sector contributed 59.27 per cent to the
state’s GSVA at current prices. It was followed by the tertiary sector 70%
62.83%
at 31.68 per cent and primary sector at 9.05 per cent. 59.27%
60%
The secondary sector grew at a CAGR of 9.43 per cent between
50%
2011-12 and 2016-17. The primary sector grew at a CAGR of 12.51
per cent between 2011 and 2016-17. 40%
9.43%
30%
20%
10%
12.51% 9.05%
8.35%
0%
2011-12 2016-17
Primary Secondary Tertiary
Note: GSDP, per capita GSDP figures are taken at current prices, Exchange Rate as per slide 51
Source: Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation
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PRODUCTION … (1/2)
The primary sector contributed around 9.05 per cent to Sikkim’s
GSDP in 2016-17. Agriculture provides livelihood to more than 64 Crop Production – 2017-18 (‘000 tones)
per cent of the people of Sikkim, either directly or indirectly. Sikkim is Fruits 24.01
the top producer of large cardamom, contributing over 80 per cent to Vegetables 190.72
India’s total production. In January 2016, Sikkim was announced as Flowers 16.59
1st fully organic state of India. Spices 67.14
Production of total fruits & vegetables in the state during 2017-18
stood at 24.01 thousand metric tonnes and 190.72 thousand metric Sector Allocation (2018-19) (US$ million)
tonnes, respectively. The area under production for fruits and Crop husbandry 24.30
vegetables during 2017-18 was 18,330 hectares and 25,540
Soil & water conservation 2.40
hectares respectively
Animal husbandry 9.22
The state government is targeting to launch new agricultural
Dairy development 0.12
schemes for making farming more profitable in the state and allowing
the youth to determine agriculture as a budding source of livelihood. Fisheries 0.93
Implementation of such schemes is expected to result in increase in Forestry & wild life 19.28
the area utilization for the cultivation & production of various crops.
Plantations 1.36
The state government is also laying emphasis on improving organic
Food, storage & warehousing 2.94
farming in the state.
Cooperation 2.62
As of 2017-18, the state had a total area of 77,330 hectares under
horticulture. Other agricultural programmes 4.25
As per budget 2018-19, allocation of Rs. 484.52 crore (US$ 67.42
million) is made for the development of the agriculture & allied
Budget 2018-19 states that total vegetables requirement to feed the
services sector.
entire population of the sate (Including tourist and floating
According to the budget 2018-19, Sikkim will become self sufficient population) is 95,000 metric tonnes per annum
in terms of food grains production within next 5 years.
Note: Exchange rate as per slide number 51
Source: ENVIS Centre: Sikkim Annual Report; Sikkim Agrisnet; Spices Board, State Budget 2018-19, Department of Agriculture Cooperation and farmers Welfare
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Allocation under PKVY scheme (in US$ ‘000)
In 2003, the state government took the decision to become a fully
organic state through a declaration in the legislative assembly. In
1600.00
January 2016, Sikkim became the first fully organic state in India.
1400.00
Around 75,000 hectares of agricultural land in the state was
1,472.1
1200.00
gradually converted to certified organic land by implementing 1000.00
practices and principles as per guidelines laid down in National
1,013.5
800.00
Programme for Organic Production. 600.00
614.2
In 2016-17, the state produced over 80,000 tonnes of various organic 400.00
vegetables over farm area of 14,000 hectares. More than 28,000 200.00
0.00
farmers undertake organic farming under the 28 Farmer Produce
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Companies (FPCs).
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has established
three Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in Sikkim to impart training to
farmers in various aspects of agriculture including organic farming
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) is a sub-scheme under
National Mission of Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) through which Allocation to Krishi Vigyan Kendras (in US$ ‘000)
assistance is provided for Organic Farming clusters. The state has
around 150 clusters and the government plans to develop 200 more 760
clusters in 2017-18. 740
In budget 2018-19, Sikkim Chief Minister, Pawan Kumar Chamling 720
738
700
declared Rs 1,000 (U$ 15.45) as monthly pension for farmers 680
carrying on organic farming activity. 660
666
State Irrigation Plan (SIP) for the period of 5 years from 2017-18 to 640
653
620
2021-22 has been approved to surface minor irrigation and Repair,
627
600
Restoration and Renovation (RRR) of existing water bodies to 580
support Sikkim Organic Mission. 560
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Family Welfare.
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INVESTMENTS
According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), Cumulative FDI inflows in West Bengal1 (in US$ million)
FDI inflows in West Bengal, along with Sikkim and Andaman &
Nicobar Islands, during April 2000 to December 2017, totalled US$
4500
4.19 billion.
West Bengal contributes around 1% to the total FDI inflows of the
4,191.00
4000
country.
3,985.00
3,936.00
During Bengal Global Summit, a total investment of US$3.48 billion 3500
was allocated to the mining and the fisheries sector of the state.
3000
The state government has received investment proposals worth US$
2,981.00
33.83 billion during the two-day Bengal Global Business Summit,
2,742.00
which was organised in January 2017. 2500
2,306.00
2000
1,882.00
1500
1,488.00
1,392.91
1,277.60
1000
500
0
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18*
Note: 1Includes West Bengal, Sikkim and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, *from April 2017 to Dec2017
Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP)
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Major sector-wise allocation as per Budget 2018-19
Annual allocation
Sector
(US$ million)
Roads and Bridges
43.23
Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs
5.83
Rural Management and Development
113.71
Water Resources and River Development
20.71
Forest, Environment and Wild Life Management
26.98
Energy and Power
44.19
Panchayati Raj Institutions
60.78
Social Justice, Empowerment and Welfare
31.52
Horticulture and Cash Crops Development
24.53
Tourism and Civil Aviation
15.05
Food Security and Agriculture Development 15.75
Commerce and Industries 11.64
Animal Husbandry, Livestock, Fisheries and Veterinary Services 10.78
Mines, Minerals and Geology 0.98
Health Care, Human Services and Family Welfare 48.37
Source: Finance, Revenue and Expenditure Department, Government of Sikkim, Budget 2018-19
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As of 2015-16, Sikkim had a total road network of 2,425.45 km. The In August 2016, Standing Finance Committee (SFC) approved 16
state is connected to West Bengal & the rest of India through highway projects, worth US$ 1.13 billion , for 11 states, in which
National Highway (NH)-31A. The state Public Works Department Sikkim was also included.
(PWD) and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) maintain the In April 2017, the Road Transport & Highways Ministry laid the
roads. The Sikkim Nationalised Transport (SNT) operates 114 foundation stone of 4 state highway projects in Sikkim. The highways
buses (covering 43 routes), 64 trucks & 33 tankers across the state. would connect the state capital with Singtam, Ravangla, Pakyong &
The state government proposed an allocation of Rs. 278.59 crore Rangpo. The National Highways Infrastructure Development
(US$ 43.23 million) for roads and bridges department during 2018- Company Ltd. will develop the project for a cost of US$ 185.48
19. million.
The state government has proposed a vision for the development of As per the Road Transport and Highway Ministry February 2018
roads and bridges until 2020. report, length of National Highways in Sikkim is 463 km.
• To provide safe, comfortable and stable roads, with the capacity As per budget 2018-19, more than 2977 km new roads have been
to handle high loading. constructed since 1994
• All places of tourist or economic importance to be connected with
major district standard roads.
• All national highways to be four-laned. Road type Length (km) (2015-16)
• All state highways to be double-laned. National highways (NH)
463
(February 2018)
Bus/truck terminus will be constructed at all district headquarters &
other major stations State highways 701.09
600 km of major district roads to be made intermediate lane &
efforts to black topped with permanent bridges. District roads 1,080.85
During 2015-16 (up to December 2015), work on construction of
1,209.05 km of Rural Connectivity Roads Phase I (new cutting), was Other district roads 334.51
finished, out of a total length of 1,415.78 km.
Source: Public Works Roads and Bridges Department, Government of Sikkim, mhupa.gov.in, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
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AIRPORTS
Indian Railway Construction Company approved the construction of
rail connectivity between Sevoke in West Bengal to Rangpo in
Sikkim.
Total length of rail track between Savor and Rangoon will be 52.7 km
Rail connectivity between Rangpo-Siliguri is also under construction.
Construction of much anticipated airport at Pakyong has started
adding to Sikkim's infrastructural achievements. Helicopter services
are available from Bagdogra (West Bengal) to Gangtok.
The construction work at Pakyong airport has been completed and it
will be inaugurated by 2017 end.
Furthermore, it is expected that the airport construction which
includes navigational aids and passenger terminal would be
completed by June 2017, and once full operational, the airport would
be capable of handling ATR-72 type of aircraft.
The Central Government announced new rail projects worth US$
4.27 billion for Northeast region, including Nagaland. The rail
projects would connect the capital cities of all Northeast states.
Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) provided no objection
certificate (NOC) to Sevoke-Rangpo railway project, Sikkim’s first
railway line of 43 km railway track with four stations (Kalijhora,
Rambhi, Teesta and Melli). The project cost is estimated at Rs
4,013 crore (US$ 619.86 million).
Source: North-East Region Rail Infrastructure presentation; Ministry of Railways, Sikkim Times, June 2013, Assorted news articles
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In March 2018, Sikkim had a total installed power generation Installed power capacity (MW)
capacity of 962.15 MW, of which 151.03 MW was under central
utilities, 399.01 MW was under private utilities & 412.11 MW was 1200.00
under state utilities. Of the overall installed power generation
1000.00
capacity of in the state, thermal power contributed 87.03 MW, while
962.14
800.00
hydropower and renewable power contributed 823.00 MW & 52.12
758.14
600.00
MW, respectively.
400.00
305.50
314.00
323.48
414.48
Power generation in the state increased 120.6 per cent year-on-year 201.40
200.00 195.50 206.40
to reach 8,336.59 MW during April-January 2017-18. All villages of
the state have been electrified. 0.00
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Sarda Energy and Minerals Limited (SEML) plans to add
hydroelectric capacity of over 125MW over the upcoming 2-3 years
in Sikkim and Chhattisgarh.
Source: Central Electricity Authority
Budget allocation, during 2018-19, for the energy and power sector
is estimated to be Rs. 284.81 crore (US$ 44.19 million).
Hydro Electric Potential Development Status (in terms of
Installed capacity (in MW)) (March 2018)
To replace the conventional inefficient bulbs with LED bulbs, the
state launched Unnat Jeevan by Affordable LEDS & Appliances for
Total Identified capacity (above 25 MW) 4,248
All (UJALA) in February 2017. With the introduction of this scheme,
people in the state are expected to witness decline in electricity bills.
Under the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY), Rural Capacity under operation 2,169.0
Electrification Corporation (REC) received US$ 6.35 billion as
repayment from state distribution companies. The discom raised Capacity under construction 1,133.0
US$ 34.21 billion via bonds. The company made an impairment
provision of US$ 91.63 million for 2 power projects, 1 each in Sikkim
Capacity to be taken up under construction 946.0
& Tamil Nadu.
Source: Central Electricity Authority
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The state recorded tele-density1 of 89.10 per cent in February 2018. Telecom Infrastructure (As of February 2018)
Vodafone launched its services in Lachung as the first private
1
telecom operator in the region. With this expansion, it has now Wireless subscribers 57,322,629
covered more than 91 per cent of population in Sikkim.
1
Virtual Private Network (VPN) and 3G-services are available in the Wireline subscribers 279,695
state.
(1)(2)
Forty five common service centres have been constructed across the Internet subscribers 17,380,000
state. The centres provide an internet-based interface for
implementing various government programmes and schemes. Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India,1Denotes West Bengal, including Sikkim,
Postal services are available through India Post and other private Major telecom operators in Sikkim
courier services.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited IDEA Cellular
As of March 2017, the total number of post offices in Sikkim stood at (BSNL)
209.
Reliance Communications
In November 2016, Airtel launched 4G services in Sikkim, with
Bharti Airtel
services live in Gangtok. Carrier Aggregation (4G-Advanced)
technology deployed by Airtel in Gangtok, can offer data speeds of Tata Teleservices
up to 135 Mbps on compatible handsets.
Vodafone
Note: 1Includes West Bengal, 2As of December 2017
Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
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INFRASTRUCTURE … (1/2)
Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission
(JNNURM), the rehabilitation of sewerage systems of Gangtok is 2018-19 Budget states that out 736 Home stay were sanctioned
being undertaken at a cost of US$ 5.3 million. Water treatment and earlier, 90 per cent have been completed and made operational
distribution system upgradation are also being undertaken at a cost
As per Budget 2018-19, all eligible habitation as per 2001
of US$ 15.74 million.
census in the state shall be connected by PMGSY roads by the
To extend financial support to the state government and to provide year 2019
water supply facilities in towns having population less than 20,000,
the centrally sponsored Accelerated Urban Water Supply
Programme (AUWSP) was launched that has been merged with Funds Sanctioned to Sikkim under Asian Development Bank
Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium
assistance to improve urban services (US$ million)
Towns (UIDSSMT). Under this, US$ 8.7 million has been allocated
for development of water supply systems and sewerage in Mangan,
Funds sanctioned (US$
Namchi, Jorethang, Melli and Rangpo. The Sikkim Water Security & Year
million)
Public Health Engineering Department (WS & PHED) provides water
supply to Gangtok, six major notified towns, 41 other urban towns 2014-15 3.35
and 92 notified rural marketing centres. Gangtok has a requirement
of 30 million litres per day and the WS & PHED has a storage and 2015-16 2.10
distribution capacity of 45.5 million litres.
During 2015-16, the major functions such as solid waste, car/bazaar 2016-17 2.09
parking contract, sanitation, trade license, etc. were relocated to
urban local bodies. Moreover, during 2016-17, the state government 2017-18* 1.18
is targeting development of residential colonies to minimise
uncontrollable migration across the state.
Note: 2017-18* - Up to November 2017
Source: Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, Budget 2017-18
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INFRASTRUCTURE … (2/2)
In September 2013, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) launched North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP) that would
create 0.3 million jobs in Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. The US$ 115.1 million project would be implemented during the 12th Five Year
Plan and is financed by the World Bank. It would be implemented in 14 blocks of Sikkim. The project is expected to be completed by 2018.
As per budget 2017-18, Mobile technology like M-Tourism, online payment, e-waste, inner line permit tracking system, e-tendering etc. are
already in place. Efforts will be made to ensure WiFi services in all major towns besides providing for video conferencing facilities as well.
Moreover, during 2016-17, an announcement was made by the Chief Minister that under “Micro-Cities” concept, development work on 39 small
bazaars would be undertaken in a phased manner, during 2016-17.
The total budget allocation for urban development and housing during 2018-19 is Rs. 136.23 crore (US$ 21.14 million).
Sikkim Government has taken initiative to setup free learning computer centres for its citizens to assist them to learn IT and ICT intervention to
adapt to upcoming Smart Cities Misson.
Source: Budget 2016-17, 2017-18
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PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS
Project Cost
Project name Type of PPP Project Capacity Sector Stage
(US$ million)
Panan Hydro Power project Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) 99 MW Energy 137.49 Pre Construction
Dikchu Hydro Power Plant Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) 51 MW Energy 79.21 Under construction
Chuzachen Hydro Power Operation and
Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) 1,200 MW Energy 68.13
Plant Maintenance
Bhasmey Hydro Power
Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) 500 MW Energy 22.15 Under construction
Plant
Tashiding HEP Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) 97 MW Energy 71.18 Under construction
Rongnichu Storage Hydro
Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) 24 MW Energy 65.38 Under construction
Power Plant
Rangit-IV Hydro Power
Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) 96 MW Energy 118.44 Under construction
Plant
Rangit - II Power Plant Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) 120 MW Energy 41.25 Under construction
Teesta -III hydro power
Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) 66 MW Energy Not available Under construction
project
Teesta - VI power plant Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) 300 MW Energy Not available Under construction
Taramchu Hydro Power Pre-construction
Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) 96 MW Energy 24.90
Plant stage
Note: MW - Megawatt
Source: Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India
22 SIKKIM For updated information, please visit www.ibef.orgSOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION
Sikkim has a literacy rate of 81.42 per cent; the male and female Distance education is available for students via SMU and Indira
literacy rates were 86.55 per cent and 75.61 per cent, respectively. Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
The Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), a partnership between the
Literacy rates (%)
Government of Sikkim and Manipal Education and Medical Group
(MEMG), provides technical, healthcare and science education. It is
Literacy rate 81.42
rated as one of the top universities in the country.
The proposal of establishing a state university by forming a cluster of Male literacy 86.55
different colleges, was also approved by RUSA (Rashtriya Uchhatar
Shiksha Abhiyan), in 2015-16. Allocation of US$ 100.3 million was Female literacy 75.61
made for human resource development department in state budget
2017-18.
Educational infrastructure (2015)
Sikkim is the first state to partner with United Nation Educational and
Scientific Organization (UNESCO) MGIEP (Mahatma Gandhi Primary schools 406
Institution of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development) for
implementation of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) in Primary Junior high schools 179
Text Books.
Secondary & senior secondary
182
Sikkim has secured third rank in the category of Elementary schools
Education in the country as per the Educational Development Index
Government colleges 18
(EDI) released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in
2014. The EDI was measured based on four constituents of Access,
Central university 1
Infrastructure, Teachers and Outcome.
As per the state budget 2016-17, enrolment of students in LKG and Private university 4
UKG classes will be initiated in all government schools of the state
during 2016-17.
Source: NEDFI Databank;, Budget 2016-17, 2017-18
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Sikkim has an impressive health infrastructure, one of the best in the Health infrastructure as of May 2018
country. The state has witnessed declining critical health indicators
Sub centres 197
such as disease prevalence, mortality rates, morbidity, etc. over the
past years. Primary health centres 28
Health tourism is being promoted in the state to utilise its medical Community health centres 2
infrastructure and boost the economy. The state had 28 primary District hospitals 5
health centres, 197 sub-centres, two community health centres and
five district hospitals as of November 2017. Sub district hospitals 1
The Department of Health and Family Welfare is instrumental and
Source: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, NHRM
responsible for implementation of various national programs in the
areas of health and family welfare as well as prevention and control
of communicable diseases in the state.
Health indicators as (SRS-2016)
During 2015-16, the state government initiated a new five bedded
Crude Birth rate (per thousand persons) 16.6
dialysis unit at STNM Hospital, in order to help the patients suffering
with kidney diseases. Moreover, the state also recorded an increase in
Crude Death rate (per thousand persons) 4.7
growth of immunization coverage from 48% in 1998-99 to over 93%
during 2015-16. Infant mortality rate (per thousand live births) 16
Sir Thutob Namgyal Memorial (STNM) Hospital has introduced latest
technology for Laparoscopic Machine in surgery department. Now
onwards patients will be able to undertake medical treatment of various
cases like hernia, gallbladder stone and appendix with advanced
techniques and innovative methodology.
Source: Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, Government of India, Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin, NHRM
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In order to provide proper healthcare facilities in the state through mobilisation and participation, the state government, in 2014 came up with a
flagship programme namely; Chief Minister’s Annual and Total Health Checkup (CATCH). The programme’s first phase covering more than 95 per
cent of total population has been completed.
Another scheme of Mukhya Mantri Jeevan Raksha Khosh was started in the state during 2014-15, by the state government under which financial
assistance of US$ 0.03 million would be provided to the patients. The patients under the BPL category would be granted a financial assistance of
US$ 0.05 million.
As per budget 2017-18, the state government is constructing a multi-specialty hospital at Sokeythang with 85 per cent of its construction is
completed and the remaining is expected to be completed by the end of 2017. Construction work for upgrading the 575 bedded hospital to 1,000
beds, is also under process. With the completion of this hospital, good working conditions would be provided to doctors and better health care
services would be extended to the people of the state.
Budget allocation for Health Care, Human Services and Family Welfare sector in the state is estimated to be US$ 56.5 million during 2017-18.
In March 2017, the Rural Management & Development Department (RM&DD) started a campaign, which will last for 7 days, under the title
"Swachh Shakti Saptah" to focus on the active involvement of women in the Swachh Bharat Mission. Various events have been developed such
as screening of film on women & swachhta, sports programmes for girls & women honouring women sanitation champions at district, block &
gram panchayat level.
Government of Sikkim would provide free health care services with various improvements in infrastructure and improvised provision of complete
health services. Moreover, government is coming up with 1,000 bedded multi-specialty hospital.
Source: Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, Government of India, State Budget 2016-17
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As per the Budget 2018-19, Drug Testing Laboratory is being constructed at Chuwatar at a cost of Rs. 880 Lakh (US$ 1.37 million).
As per the new Budget, Tuberculosis hospitals at Gyalshing and Mangan and Blood Bank at Mangan will be completed in FY2018-19.
Construction of new district hospitals at Mangan at a cost of Rs. 20 crore (US$ 3.10 million) has been initiated.
Sikkim government is also setting up Sowa Rigpa at National Institute of Tibetology, Deorali at a cost of Rs. 10.50 crore (US$ 1.63 million).
Note: Conversion Rate = 64.45 as per slide 51
Source: Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, Government of India, State Budget 2018-19
26 SIKKIM For updated information, please visit www.ibef.orgCULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE
There are 3 ethnic communities in Sikkim: Lepcha, Bhutia, Tibetan & Major parks and monastery in Sikkim
Nepali. Buddhism & Hinduism are the two main religions followed in
the state. It has nearly 200 monasteries, of which the most well
known Buddhist circuits are the Pemayangste, Tashiding, Rumtek, Name Place
Enchey, Phensang, Ralong, Phodang & Tolung.
Important festivals in the state are Bumchu, Dasain, Losar, Losoong, Central Park Namchi
Maghe Sankranti, Namsoong, Pang-Labhsol, Saga Dawa, Sakewa,
Sonam Lochar, Tamu Lochar, Tendong Lho Rum Faat, Tihar, Maney Chokerling Monastery Ravang
Lhabab Duechen, Drupka Teshi & Trungkar Teschu.
Sikkim has the steepest rise in altitude over the shortest distance; its Library cum Museum Namchi
temperature varies from tropical & temperate in the southern districts
to alpine & tundra in the northern peaks. Pemayangtse Monastery Pelling
The state is richly endowed with rare & exotic flora & fauna, which
Enchey Monastery Gangtok
includes 4500 different flowering plants, 550 types of orchids, 36
varieties of rhodendrons, 28 bamboo species, over 144 mammals,
Phodong Monastery Gangtok
552 species of birds & 600 different butterflies – making it a nature
lover’s paradise.
Rumtek Monastery Rumtek
The total budget allocation for Cultural Affairs and Heritage
Department is Rs. 40.20 crore (US$ 6.24 million) for 2018-19. Himalayan Zoological Park Gangtok
The country’s toughest high altitude mountain biking competition
‘Sikkim Epic 17000 Gurudongmar Lake’ was organised on 28th and
29th May 2017, by North District Administration in Coordination with
Indian Army. The route will start from Lachen to Gurudongmar. About
25 cyclists from all across the country participated for the inaugural
race. The event is aimed at promoting adventure tourism in the state.
Source: State Portal of Sikkim, Government of Sikkim, Urban Development and Housing Department, South Division, Namchi, state budget 2018-19
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Brewing, distilling, tanning and watchmaking are the main industries located in the southern regions of Sikkim.
A small mining industry exists in the state, extracting minerals such as copper, dolomite, talc, graphite, quartzite, coal, zinc and lead.
Sikkim has identified Rangpo-Gangtok, Melli-Jorethang, Jorethang-Rishi & Ranipool-Gangtok as industrial corridors with provision for giving land
to investors on a lease basis.
Sikkim is a leading north-eastern state in hydroelectric power development with 28 different projects identified under PPP mode.
The units that are engaged in the manufacturing sector are mainly dealing with pharmaceuticals, chemicals, liquors, foam mattresses, food
products, iron rods, etc.
Sikkim has identified agro-based industries, horticulture & floriculture, minor forest-based industries, animal husbandry & dairy products, tourism-
related industries, IT including knowledge-based industries, precision oriented high value-low volume products, hydro-power, tea, education and
hospitality as thrust sectors.
The Information Technology (IT) Department, Government of Sikkim is in the process of setting up a state-of-the-art IT Park and National Institute
of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) at Pakyong.
28 SIKKIM For updated information, please visit www.ibef.orgSMART CITIES
The central government announced plans to develop Namchi and
Gangtok as two of the 100 smart cities in India.
Smart cities in Sikkim
Cities Population Literacy Rate
Namchi 12,190 88.10%
Gangtok 100,286 89.33%
From the state of Sikkim, Gangtok has been included under AMRUT
(Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation).
As per the state budget 2016-17, work on service level improvement
plan under AMRUT is expected to be submitted to the Central
Ministry during 2016-17.
Gangtok
Namchi
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The Commerce & Industries Department of Sikkim is involved in Key industries in Sikkim
promoting trade & industry in Sikkim. The Sikkim Industrial Tourism Minerals
Development & Investment Corporation Ltd (SIDICO) is the state- Hydroelectric power Handlooms and handicrafts
level institution engaged in promoting, financing & developing the tiny Agriculture Sericulture
& Small Scale Industries (SSI) sector in the state.
Tea Horticulture
Ecotourism, handicrafts & handlooms, silk reeling & processing, Floriculture Electronics
precision engineering, electronics, IT, medicinal plants, floriculture, Large cardamom Pharmaceuticals
tea, spices, honey & biotechnology are key areas identified by
Agro-processing
Sikkim. Being a potentially eco-fragile location, the people of Sikkim
support the promotion of pollution-free industries. Sikkim has large
opportunities for tourism, hospitality, horticulture, floriculture, organic Investment intentions in terms of IEMs filed, LOIs/DILs issued
farming & infrastructure development due to a rich resource base & in Sikkim
enormous untapped potential.
The allocated budget for the industry & minerals sector in Sikkim is 200
estimated to be US$ 9.46 million during 2016-17. Out of this total 180
189.8
allocation, villages & small industries would be allocated US$ 5.97 160
million & large industries would be allocated US$ 2.75 million. The 140
147.8
remaining would be allocated to non-ferrous mining & metallurgical 120
131.9
120.6
industries. 100
80
The total allocated budget in the year 2018-19 for the Mines,
87.6
85.8
60
Minerals and Geology sector is Rs. 6.34 crore (US$ 0.98 million). 32.3 34.5
40 23
The state government allocated Rs. 75.04 crore (US$ 11.64 million) 13 15 9 12 9 13 15
20
to the Commerce and Industries Department in 2018-19 0
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Number of Investment Intentions
Proposed Investments (US$ Million)
Note: IEMs – Industrial Entrepreneur Memoranda, LOIs – Letters of Intent, DILs – Direct Industrial Licences
Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Government of India
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Sikkim's geographical & environmental conditions are quite conducive for development of floriculture at a higher altitude. The state is also
considered to be the Kingdom of flowers and is an innovator in cultivating Gladiolus.
Sikkim is the natural home to more than 600 different types of orchids, over 100 primulas & rhododendrons. A number of cut flowers & bulbs are
supplied by the farmers to areas in Delhi, Kolkata, Kalimpong, Uttaranchal & Bihar.
The existing industry is at a nascent stage & has the potential to be developed & promoted towards an export-oriented business. The Sikkim
government has announced a technical collaboration with floriculturists from the Netherlands & Thailand to develop the state’s potential in
floriculture & market cut flowers from the state globally.
Sikkim’s most important commercial flowers are Cymbidium Orchids, Gladiolus, Carnation, Gerbera, Asiatic, Oriental Lilies & Anthurium, among
others, that can be grown for domestic & export markets.
During 2014-15, floriculture exports from the state stood at US$ 62.52 thousand.
A sum of US$5.36 million has been sanctioned by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare for implementation of Horticulture Mission for
North East & Himalayan States (HMNEH) under MIDH programme in Sikkim, during 2016-17.
During 2017-18, production of cut flowers & loose flowers in the state is expected to reach 0.09 thousand metric tonnes and 16.50 thousand metric
tonnes, respectively.
During the year 2017-18 total funds allocated under National Horticulture Mission For North Eastern Himalayan States for the promotion of
horticulture were Rs 35,330 crores (US$ 5.45 billion) of which Sikkim has been allocated Rs 3,050 crores (US$ 470.86 million).
In February 2017, the Government of India approved Pilot Revenue Insurance Scheme for protecting plantation crops growers from the risk of
yield loss, pest attacks, & income decline because of fall in of prices. The scheme will be implement in eight states including Sikkim.
As of March 2017, Ladakh has innovated a unique technique to access water throughout summer for farmers, by making small man made glaciers
known as ice stupas. For the purpose, stream water is frozen vertically in shape of tall ice towers measuring 15 to 50 meters. These towers can
be made near the villages wherever there is need of water. This technology has been introduced in Sikkim courtesy the state government
facilitated under the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
Source: Indian Horticulture Database 2014-National Horticulture Board
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BAMBOO.. (1/2)
Sikkim houses 11 oak varieties, 28 bamboo varieties, 16 conifer Important medicinal plants and their use
species, 362 types of ferns and ferns allies, 9 tree ferns, and over
424 medicinal plants and herbs Name of the plant Medicinal value
The agro-climatic conditions in the state support a wide variety of
Nardostachys grandiflora Tonic, antispasmodic, diuretic,
exotic flora and fauna that have utility in the medicine sector. (Jatamasi) laxative
Around 22 different medicinal and aromatic plants are cultivated
under contract farming for the National Medicinal Plants Board. Aconites Rheumatism and fever
The state has identified medicinal plants and bamboo as among the
Artemisia vulgaris Antiseptic
priority sectors for investment.
With the enhanced focus on rural connectivity under MGNREGA, the Anti-venom and anti-asthmatic
Piper longum
Government of India is targeting to provide an average wage of 70 value
days and employment to 65,000 households. Out of this investment,
a sizeable part will be utilized in Bamboo and Medicinal Plants Picrorhiza kurrooa Effective against malaria
(Amla) plantations, construction of water tanks, Chief Minister’s Rural
Housing Mission and horticulture plantations.
Sikkim has 28 varieties of bamboo, offering potential for developing
the handicrafts, construction, medicine, packaging and food
processing industries.
Source: Department of Ayurveda and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
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National Mission of Medicinal Plants, National Medicinal Plants Funds allocated and received under various schemes:
Board and National AYUSH Mission are few of the centrally
sponsored schemes under which the state was allocated funds. National Mission Of Medicinal Plants (NMMP) (centrally
sponsored scheme)
50 bedded Ayurvedic hospitals will be completed in the coming fiscal
year 2018-19 at Kyonsha Gyalshing at a cost of Rs. 10.50 crore Funds allocated (US$ Funds released (US$
Year
(US$ 1.63 million). thousand) thousand)
2014-15 130 130
2015-16 - 46.94
National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) (centrally sponsored
scheme)
Funds allocated (US$ Funds released (US$
Year
thousand) thousand)
2014-15 1,010 1,010
2015-16 - 462.21
National AYUSH Mission (centrally sponsored scheme)
Year Grant-in-aid released (US$ million)
2014-15 0.11
2015-16 0.93
2016-17 1.30
2017-18 0.28
Note: Conversion Rate = 64.45 as per slide 51
Source: Ministry Of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopath (AYUSH)
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AND FOOD PROCESSING
Agriculture is vital to the progress of Sikkim as more than 64 per cent In April 2017, the state government and Indian Farmers Fertilizers
of the population depends on it for their livelihoods. The Sikkim Cooperative (IFFCO) formed a joint venture named as Sikkim IFFCO
AGRISNET is an internet-based agriculture information centre to Organics Ltd. (SIFFCO). The venture aims to promote organic
promote scientific agricultural methods and convert research into
fertilizer of Sikkim state worldwide via IFFCO’s new digital
practice in the agricultural sector.
cooperative platform.
Sikkim has a suitable climate for agricultural and horticultural
products. It supports multiple crops; viz., rice, wheat, maize, millet, Production of vegetables (in ‘000 MT)
barley, urad, pea, soya bean, mustard and large cardamom. The
surveyed arable land in Sikkim is 109,000 ha, of which only 9.5% is 200.0
used; this provides a vast untapped potential for development. The
190.7
150.0
155.7
state government is also laying emphasis on improving organic
147.7
134.5
134.4
134.4
100.0
132.5
127.7
121.0
farming in the state. During 2015-16, the state government
98.0
50.0
recognised the existing MPCS in the state to promote and enhance
0.0
organic farming in the state. As a result of these initiatives, the state
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18*
2014-15
was certified as the first fully organic state in India, by the Central
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare as well as other
recognized agencies of the country.
A ginger processing unit has been set up at Birdang in west Sikkim Production of fruits (in ‘000 MT)
for processing and value addition of organic ginger for marketing.
Production of vegetables and fruits in Sikkim increased at a CAGR of
4.62 per cent and 3.3 per cent, respectively, between 2008-09 and 30
25
2015-16.
25.8
20
24.8
24.1
24
24.01
22.5
15
19.7
19.7
18.5
There are large areas of fallow land available, having the potential to
15.7
10
be converted into productive farms for cash crops. Egg production in 5
0
the state stood at 101.57 lakh units in 2015-16 and 980 lakh units in 2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18*
2014-15
2016-17. Meat production in the state was recorded at 5.84 thousand
tonnes in 2015-16. Milk production in the state increased from 66.74
thousand tonnes in 2015-16 to 127 thousand MT in 2016-17.
Note: MT: Metric Tonnes, 2017-18* - As per 1st advance estimates
Source: Indian Horticulture Database 2014-National Horticulture Board, Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare
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The 1200 MW Teesta Stage III Hydro Electric Project was commissioned in February 2017.
In February 2017, NHPC signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for Teesta V Hydro Electric power project in Sikkim, for a tenure of 35 years.
It is estimated that Sikkim has a peak potential capacity of 8,000 MW and a steady 3,000 MW of hydroelectric power. About 28 hydropower
projects are being set up in the state under the public-private partnership (PPP) mode.
According to Central Electricity Authority, Sikkim had 823 MW of installed hydro-power capacity as of March 2018.
The Teesta and Rangeet are the two major rivers with nearly a hundred tributaries. The Teesta descends from an elevation of about 3,600 m to
about 300 m over a distance of 175 km. It can be harnessed for power generation in six stages.
The Jorethang Loop Hydro Electric Project with total capacity of 96 MW, commenced its commercial operation during 2015-16.
The Power Grid Corporation of India is working over a comprehensive scheme to boost power transmission and distribution system in Sikkim
which will have a cost of Rs 4,755 crores (US$ 734.08 million)
Furthermore, the Government of Sikkim is targeting to deliver the uninterrupted supply of power across various connected as well as unconnected
households under the umbrella of “24X7 Power for All” plan, in the next few years.
In November 2017, Tashiding Hydropower station was commissioned, adding 97 MW to the installed power capacity of the state.
State revenue from sale of power has increased to Rs. 169 crore (US$ 25.19 million) in year 2016-17 from Rs. 3.87 crore (US$ 0.58 million) in
year 1994
Note: Conversion Rate = 67.09 as per slide 51
Source: Central Electricity Authority, Energy & Power Department- Government of Sikkim
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The waterfalls of Sikkim that fall from high altitudes and are Hydroelectric power projects under construction
perennial in nature are conducive for setting up hydroelectric power
plants. For replacing the streetlights with LED bulbs, the state Developer Installed capacity (MW)
government is working on a scheme so as to improve the quality and
Teesta Urja Ltd (Phase 2 and 6) 1,200
minimise cost through energy saving.
Lanco 500
NHPC is setting up a hydro-electric power plant (including two
operating projects) in Sikkim, with a generation capacity of 5,295 Dans Energy 96
MW. A total of 11 hydro electric power projects with a capacity of Gati Infrastructures1 150
2,455 MW (of which the private sector contributed 1,935 MW) have
Shiga Energy 97
been identified for benefits during the 12th Five Year Plan in the
state. Sneha Kinetic Energy 96
The Rangit-II project with capacity of 66 MW was commissioned in Sikkim Hydro Ventures Ltd. 66
2016-17 and the Teesta stage 3 hydropower project was
commissioned in February 2017. Prospective hydroelectric power projects
With 1200 MW Teesta Stage III Hydro Electric Project, the installed Developer Installed capacity (MW)
capacity of Sikkim has reached 2206.07 MW which was around 30
MW in 1994. Himalayan Green Energy 280
Him Urja Pvt Ltd 330
NHPC 520
Himagiri Hydro 300
Gati Infrastructure 71
Lachung Power Pvt Ltd 99
TT Energy 70
Note: 1Includes 2 projects Sada-Mangder HEP& Bhasmey HEP, NHPC: National Hydroelectric Power Corporation
Source: Hydro Development Plan for 12th Five Year Plan; Central Electricity Authority; Livemint, September 2011; Projects Monitor, MDONER
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