Ashwini Vaishnaw released ‘Go Green, Go Organic’ cover for Sikkim

Current Context: Ashwini Vaishnaw is the Union Minister of Railways, Communication, and Electronics and IT.He visited Sikkim on March 6, 2023 as part of the Vibrant Villages programme to take stock of development in border areas.

He released a special cover on 'Go Green, Go Organic' for Sikkim, which is the world's first organic state.
The special cover is a testament to the state's achievements in organic farming and progress and a reminder of the importance of sustainable development for the entire country.
He also praised Sikkim's Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang for his vision and leadership.
Sikkim became an organic state by implementing a policy that banned the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture.
The state also set up a Sikkim State Organic Certification Agency (SSOCA) to ensure the organic status of its produce. The process took about 15 years and was completed in 2016. Sikkim is now recognised as the world's first organic state by various organisations and awards.