Guwahati, June 20 -- Sikkim is commemorating its 50th year of statehood with a strong emphasis on environmental conservation through the "Connect to Earth" initiative. Launched in 2023 by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, the program seeks to protect nature while actively engaging the community. It has become a key element of the government's long-term strategy.

A major event under the initiative was the large tree-planting campaign on World Environment Day 2025. Thousands of trees were planted across Sikkim under the theme "A Tree for Mother." Chief Minister Tamang described it as a tribute to both nature and motherhood. Officials report that Sikkim's forest cover has steadily increased since the current government took office.

Another...