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17/05/22 20:33 PM IST

Sikkim Statehood Day

In News 
  • On the Statehood Day of Sikkim (16th May), the Prime Minister greeted the people of the state and praised the traditions and culture of the state highlighting its contributions to the national progress.
Historical Background 
  • Sikkim became a protectorate of India in 1950 following the Indo-Sikkimese Treaty, with India assuming responsibility for the external relations, defense and strategic communications of Sikkim.
  • Sikkim became the 22nd state of India on 16th May 1975, following a statehood demand from the political leaders.
  • The Namgyal dynasty ruled Sikkim until 1975.
Significance
  • Sikkim is located in the northeastern part of the country, in the eastern Himalayas and is one of the smallest states in India.
  • It derives its name from the Limbu (a tribe) words su him, meaning ‘new house’.
  • Capital: Gangtok. 
  • Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north and northeast, Bhutan to the southeast, Indian state of West Bengal to the south and Nepal to the west.
    Sikkim is of great political and strategic importance for India because of its location along several international boundaries.
Source-PIB 

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