07/04/2026
An Awareness Campaign and Training of Trainers (TOT) on INSPIRE SIKKIM Held Successfully in Martam
Martam, Gangtok District, 31st March, 2026.
An Awareness Campaign and Orientation Sessions (Training of Trainers - TOT) on INSPIRE SIKKIM was successfully organized today at the Martam Block Administrative Centre (BAC) Conference Hall for 20 Non-Farm Sakhi's from each block under Gangtok District. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries including Mrs. Sumee S***a (Ranka), Mrs. Sarita Rai (Khamdong), Mr. Umesh Gurung (Nandok), and Mr. Uttam Kumar Chettri (Martam), all Block Project Managers (BPMs) under Sikkim Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) RDD, under Gangtok District. Also present were Mrs. Bhawana Subedi, Assistant Project Manager (APM), and Mr. Khem Luitel, (Management Information Systems Officer), from the Block Mission Management Unit (BMMU), Martam.
The program commenced with a warm welcome speech by Mr. Uttam Kumar Chettri, BPM Martam, followed by the traditional offering of garlands to all guests, setting a respectful and collaborative tone.
The training sessions kicked off with an engaging ice-breaking activity to foster interaction among participants.
Key topics covered included:
Introduction and overview of Sikkim INSPIRE, presented by Mr. Uttam Kumar Chettri.
Role and responsibilities of Non-Farm Sakhi, elaborated by Mrs. Sarita Rai.
Entrepreneur Groups and their importance in Sikkim INSPIRE, along with the setup, functions, and objectives of Block/Business Facilitation Centres in all blocks, discussed by Mrs. Sumee S***a.
Role and responsibilities of Sikkim Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) in Sikkim INSPIRE, outlined by Mr. Umesh Gurung.
Strategies to connect Sikkim INSPIRE in Gangtok District and its key activities in the region, presented by Mr. Khem Luitel.
The sessions were interactive and comprehensive, equipping the Non-Farm Sakhi's with essential knowledge to drive the initiative forward.