Gangtok, April 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Sikkim on April 27-28 to take part in the concluding events of the state's 50th year of statehood celebrations, with a packed schedule that includes the launch and foundation of development projects exceeding Rs 4,000 crore.

Arriving in Gangtok on the afternoon of April 27, the Prime Minister will begin his engagements the following morning with a visit to the Orchidarium, where a newly developed Orchid Experience Centre highlights Sikkim's rich biodiversity and floral heritage.

The main event will take place at Paljor Stadium, where the Prime Minister will join the closing ceremony of the state's golden jubilee celebrations. During the ceremony, he is expected to unveil,...