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Joining previous editions on other Indian states, this report focuses on Sikkim, a state that is a popular tourist destination for its culture, scenic beauty, and biodiversity. Analyzing the entire range of the state’s development issues of interest to businesses, nongovernmental organizations, research organizations, and policy makers, this volume discusses the constraints and challenges faced by Sikkim and provides a blueprint for its socioeconomic progress.
Very little is known about Sikkim . This book outlines its development since it became a part of the Indian Union in 1975.
On varied aspects of Sikkim.
“The 2014 Sikkim Human Development Report comprehensively charts the progress made by the Himalayan state of India over the past decade. The data and analyses presented here highlight: the efficacy of state policies in promoting a rapid expansion of both social and economic opportunities; the attention paid to sustainable development and preservation of the rich biodiversity of the region; the impressive advances made in the area of poverty reduction; and the successes achieved in the public provisioning of basic social services (it is the first state in India for instance to achieve total sanitation coverage). The Report underlines the conscious efforts by the political leadership as well as the state bureaucracy to stay connected with people. it also identifies several areas which require greater attention, such as the need to expand livelihoods, manage urbanization, establish a knowledge society, eliminate drug abuse and promote universal health coverage.” -- Back cover.
In the study it has been seen that the economy of Sikkim has the twin characteristics of a traditional and a modern economy. So far as the former is concerned it is mostly shaped and influenced by natural, mainly geographical, and cultural factors.
This report brings together the findings of a decade-long field survey conducted in the Indian state of Sikkim. It outlines the interventions made by the state government in human development, biodiversity, gender equity, justice and other parameters. It also outlines Sikkim's efforts in achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015.
With reference to eco-friendly sustainable development based on modern technology.