President Droupadi Murmu's Visit to Sikkim

Highlights

• Celebrated 50 years of Sikkim's Statehood.
• Visited:
  • Orchidarium
  • Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
  • Nathu La Pass
• Attended 7th Convocation of Sikkim University.

Important Facts

• Sikkim declared Fully Literate State under ULLAS.
• Became:
  • 5th fully literate state in India.
  • 3rd in North-East.
• President presented President's Police Colour to Sikkim Police.

Prelims Facts

ULLAS

• Ministry of Education initiative.
• Full form:
  Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society