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GAngtok, Sikkim Chief government minister Prem Singh Tamang highlighted the state's francis scott key evolution priorities, including organic fertilizer agriculture, substructure, tourism and connectivity, during the 73rd Plenary Meeting of the North Eastern Council held in Meghalaya's capital Shillong, an official statement said on Friday.The meeting held on Thursday was chaired by Union Home Minister and NEC chairman Amit Shah and was attended by Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, governors and chief ministers of the northeastern states.According to the statement, Tamang in his address said Sikkim's development agenda is aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and focuses on sectors such as organic farming, education, skill development, MSMEs, innovation, tourism and infrastructure.He stressed the need to strengthen agricultural value chains and market linkages across the Northeast and sought continuation of the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region scheme to sustain the momentum of organic farming.The CM also requested the Centre to extend the benefits of the North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy beyond 2027 to support industrial growth and investment in the region, it said.The statemnt said that as convenor of the High-Level Task Force on Agriculture and Horticulture for Addressing Gaps in Value Chains and Market Linkages in the North Eastern Region, Tamang presented the task force's recommendations aimed at improving market access, boosting agricultural productivity, promoting value addition and ensuring sustainable growth in the agriculture and horticulture sectors.It said that Tamang raised concerns over recurring flash floods in the state and pressed for a permanent solution to connectivity issues along National Highway 10, the state's lifeline.Tamang also urged the early completion of key road, rail, air and digital infrastructure projects and sought immediate restoration measures for the Chungthang-Lachen road damaged in the Tarum Chu area of North Sikkim, the statement said.The CM said the deliberations reflected a shared commitment among northeastern states and the Centre towards promoting sustainable and inclusive development across the region, it said.This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

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