Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Launches FY27 State Budget

The Eleventh Sikkim Legislative Assembly began a four‑day budget session on July 20 in Gangtok. Governor Om Prakash Mathur addressed the House at 11 am, after which Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented the General Budget for the financial year 2026‑27.

During the session several bills were scheduled for introduction, including the Sikkim Medical Council for Indian System of Medicine Bill 2026, amendments to the Sikkim Private Universities Act, and new legislation for the Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education as well as a Board of Open Schooling and Vocational Education Bill. The agenda also featured the repeal of the National Council for Skill Education law and amendments to the Sikkim Fire and Emergency Services Act. The session is set to continue until July 23.