
29/08/2025
29th August 2025 | Yangang
The Sripatam Junior High School today celebrated a milestone in its journey with the inauguration of a newly constructed four-roomed school building. The facility was formally inaugurated by Smt. Raj Kumari Thapa, Hon’ble Deputy Speaker-cum-Area MLA, who attended the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of several eminent dignitaries, including Shri Bikash Basnet, Political Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Minister; Shri C.L. Gurung, Advisor, Department of Food Processing; Shri S.B. Rai, OSD to Agriculture; SDM Yangang; BDO Yangang; Shri Tengyala Namka, CLC President; Shri Suraj Rai, CEO Education Department, Namchi; officials from the Education Department; Panchayat representatives; members of SKM Party; social workers; youth leaders; and local stakeholders, alongside teachers, students, and parents.
In her address, the Chief Guest expressed heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) for his vision and relentless efforts in upgrading educational infrastructure across the state. She emphasised that the new building would not only enhance the learning atmosphere for students but also serve as a foundation for the holistic growth of the local community.
The building project, sanctioned in 2022 and completed this year, stands as a testament to the government’s commitment to accessible and quality education. The Chief Guest also appreciated the contributions of the School Management Committee, teachers, and local community members who played an active role in the completion of the project.
The day’s programme was enriched by cultural performances by students, an organic sale-cum-buyer’s meet, felicitations, and presentations, reflecting the vibrancy and community spirit of Sripatam.
Report by: Manjil Rai InfoHub Sikkim