GANGTOK, Dec 29 - Dr D Dutta, Advisor/Scientist G, Union Ministry of Science and Technology, called on Sikkim Chief Minister PS Tamang at Mintokgang on Monday. Dr Dutta was accompanied by the Director of Science and Technology, Government of Sikkim, DT Bhutia, and the Joint Director, Science and Technology, Suman Thapa.
Development issues based on science, technology and innovation for socio-economic development of the State were discussed. The issue of initiation of a science and technology cell in all districts of Sikkim also figured in the discussion.
Mission mode programmes for welfare of needy sections of the society including differently abled persons, women and youths, came up for discussion too.
The feasibility of a mission mode project for technological solutions to the State�s specific needs in order to augment production of large cardamoms, oranges and ginger in collaboration with international partners like the UNDP, was also discussed.