The Secretary of the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Yangchen Doma Tamang (SCS), along with Dr. R. B. Biswakarma, Additional Director of SYA, represented Sikkim in the National Workshop on preparations for the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries, held at Major Dhyanchand Stadium, New Delhi.
The workshop, themed “Human Capital for Viksit Bharat – Sports and Extracurricular Activities: Beyond Classroom,” was co-chaired by the Secretaries of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. Members from NITI Aayog and officials from various states also participated.
Deliberations during the workshop centered on four key components under the sub-theme ‘Extracurricular: Beyond Classrooms’:
- Modernizing sports infrastructure
- Promoting the FIT India movement
- Encouraging volunteerism for nation building
- Unlocking youth talent for international engagement
Representing the Government of Sikkim, the SYA Department showcased the state’s notable achievements in the field of sports, crediting the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang for the progress made.
Constructive feedback shared by IAS, SCS, and departmental officers during the session will be compiled and forwarded to the Ministry as per the prescribed format. The feedback notes from the workshop will also be uploaded to the NITI Aayog website for wider reference.
