Insta
Representative image (@RajeshMulka86/Twitter)
Sikkim has been awarded the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation's (FAO) Future Policy Gold Award for setting the path for the world. Chief Minister of Sikkim Pawan Kumar Chamling received the award after his state became the first in the world to become first fully organic state, Business Today has reported.
Sikkim grabbed the Gold award beating 51 other nominations from all around the world.
The award which recognises world’s best laws and policies promoting agroecology is co-organised by FAO, World Future Council (WFC) and International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement (IFOAM) - Organics International.
Deputy Director of FAO, Maria Helena Semedo gave the award to the CM of Sikkim and praised the state for setting an example for others. "Sikkim is an outstanding example on how to successfully transform the food system and ensure respect for people and planet," she said.
Semeda also said that organic farming in Sikkim has a comprehensive and inclusive approach and it has benefited over 66,000 family farmers. It has led to rural development, expansion of market and consumption as well as sustainable tourism, she said.
"Let us build an organic world together," Chamling said while accepting the award.
"An organic world is definitely achievable. I also appeal to the world community that we do not carry out any kind of development work and business at the cost of the environment," CM said.
Support Swarajya's 50 Ground Reports Project & Sponsor A Story
Every general election Swarajya does a 50 ground reports project.
Aimed only at serious readers and those who appreciate the nuances of political undercurrents, the project provides a sense of India's electoral landscape. As you know, these reports are produced after considerable investment of travel, time and effort on the ground.
This time too we've kicked off the project in style and have covered over 30 constituencies already. If you're someone who appreciates such work and have enjoyed our coverage please consider sponsoring a ground report for just Rs 2999 to Rs 19,999 - it goes a long way in helping us produce more quality reportage.
You can also back this project by becoming a subscriber for as little as Rs 999 - so do click on this links and choose a plan that suits you and back us.
Click below to contribute.
Latest