Gangtok, April 27 -- After nearly two decades since its establishment, Sikkim University is set to achieve a significant milestone with the inauguration of its permanent campus at Yangang in South Sikkim. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the facility on April 28, 2026, formally giving the central university a long-awaited physical home.

Founded in 2007, Sikkim University was envisioned as a key institution to expand access to higher education in the Himalayan state. For years, however, the absence of a permanent campus posed challenges for students and faculty, with academic activities operating from temporary facilities.

The upcoming inauguration is being viewed as a turning point for the institution, providing mo...