Raj Bhavan Sikkim hosted a special event, ‘Utkarsh Utsav,’ on Thursday to mark the completion of one year of Om Prakash Mathur’s tenure as the 18th Governor of Sikkim. The celebration saw the presence of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, Chief Justice Biswanath Somadder, Speaker M.N. Sherpa, and other dignitaries. A key moment was the release of the book Jaise Mene Janna, featuring the Governor’s speeches over the year.
Reflecting on his journey, Governor Mathur spoke about his travels across the state, including visits to border villages under the Vibrant Villages Programme. He praised Sikkim’s people for their unity, sustainability efforts, and women’s empowerment. He also commended the Chief Minister’s dedication and expressed pride in Sikkim’s contributions to the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Job regularisation orders were handed to 16 Raj Bhavan staff. AED devices were distributed for key public locations in Gangtok. The Governor extended gifts to special schools and launched an e-Office and table tennis hall. Cultural performances by Raj Bhavan children and Tashi Namgyal Academy students added vibrancy to the event, celebrating Sikkim’s rich diversity.