Arunachal Pradesh is the largest state among the seven sister states of Northeast India. Myanmar is located to the east of Arunachal Pradesh, and Tibet is located to the west of Arunachal Pradesh. Towards the south, Arunachal Pradesh borders the Indian states of Nagaland and Assam

 

Arunachal Pradesh is also known as Land of the Dawn-Lit-Mountains. Dong Valley, in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh, is the small village that receives the first sunrise.

People are enjoying the  nature .

Major development

Particularly the northeast will be the engine of the country's development in the 21st century.

Arunachal Pradesh has made significant progress in infrastructure and connectivity, which has played a crucial role in empowering its people

Itanagar, connecting all the capitals in the northeast by rail has been our priority.

More than 28 Infrastructure Projects are under process in Arunachal Pradesh.

 

Food :

Pleople are very foodie.

Rice is a staple product in Arunachal Pradesh food, and any other food is just a side dish. The main source of food anywhere is Rice but in Arunachal it is more focused.

By air

If you want to fly to Arunachal, you have two options, North Lakhimpur's Lilabari Airport and Guwahati's Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, both in Assam. Out of these Lilabari is the closest one to Itanagar, Arunachal's capital city.

 By Road

National Highway 52, NH 15 and NH 415 are the national highways that run into Arunachal Pradesh. You can reach Itanagar from Banderdewa, North Lakhimpur, Tezpur and Guwahat.

By Train

But the best way to reach Arunachal Pradesh by rail is to come into Guwahati Railway station and continue onwards by train to Naharlagun. Guwahati enjoys the best connectivity in the region with the rest of the country. You can reach Guwahati from major cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi and Kolkata.

 

 

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Wai Is called South Kashi.

 I was landed India  from London (UK) 24th March 2023  and my Frist plan to visit Wai because it is my best tourist place .  I was visited near about 15 times to Wai. 

 Wai is a town in Satara district of Maharashtra state in India. Located on the Krishna River, Wai was a prominent town during the Peshwa era. Two important Marathi Brahmin from ruling families had their origins here: Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi and Gopikabai, wife of Nanasaheb Peshwa. 

Near best places to visit  Panchgani ,Mahabaleshwar.

Getting Here By Air: Lohegaon Airport of Pune is the nearest airport to Wai, which is located at 66 km away from Wai. There are regular flights to Pune from all the major cities in the country.

By Train: Wai does not have a railway station of its own, the nearest rail head is Satara which is about 40 km away. 

 By Road: Wai is well-connected by roads. It is located at 230 km from Mumbai, 66 km from Pune and 764 km from Bangalore. There plenty of buses operating from Mumbai, Pune and other major cities  regularly. 

Best Hotel ,

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Dhom Dam 

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Ganesh Temple. 

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North East Development Projects 

 Noney bridge Manipur

The Ministry has tweeted a video of the Tricolour which is now being widely circulated on the internet. .

 

The Indian Railways has unfurled the National Flag at the world's tallest railway bridge pie to join the Independence Day 2022 celebrations.

 

 The Ministry of Railways has shared a magnificent video that shows the Tricolour flying atop the Noney Bridge in Manipur.

 

The Ministry has tweeted a video of the Tricolour which is now being widely circulated on the internet. “Our Tiranga, flying at the ongoing world's tallest railway pier bridge project, Noney Bridge in Manipur, on the eve of #IndiaAt75,” the Ministry said in a Tweet.

As part of Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal new BG line project (111 Km), the total length of the bridge will be 703 meter. The piers of the bridge are constructed using hydraulic augers, the tall piers needed specially designed “slip-form technique" to ensure efficient and continual construction.

The project was launched in 2008 and declared as a National Project.

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lifestyle of Sikkim people.

                                        

We have recently visited Sikkim and I think I have some knowledge what I learned about Sikkim in my 5 days visit.

Sikkim, a small bowl-like state, with as its capital Gangtok, has a hilly terrain and is accessible from the plains of Bengal. It is distinguished by its Himalayan flora and fauna and Buddhist monasteries. The state produces Temi tea, a unique variety of tea, and is a major tourist attraction for visitors because of its Himalayan location. there has been a rapid change in these states with the modernization of economy and expansion of education.

Sikkim is so beautiful that one can say it is God's own Country.

Normal life in Sikkim is so simple. They live in villages on mountain slopes, jungles are behind their houses. People follow early to bed and early to rise kind of thing. There is no night life. People are very hardworking, other type of works like canteens etc. whereas men do mostly hard works like construction, also they are house men doing odd jobs, carrying goods from markets to their homes situated on upside of mountain etc.

Roads are in very good condition, two laned and have a very fast traffic. Vehicles are mostly for daily commuters like Bolero and Marshals with modified middle seats. They carry 10–12 passengers on a very nominal fare min 30rs to max 100rs. I didn't see bikes there. Only some pulsars, one or two Avengers and some KTM. You can count on fingers after a full day tour.

Self-driving a car 4-wheeler in any protected area of Sikkim is usually not allowed for tourists. With Protected Area Permit one can get to such areas through registered tour operators of Sikkim who offer tour packages in their own vehicles like Sumo, Scorpio, Bolero.

 

I have been visited Majitar, Gangtok, Hanuman Tok, Vegetable market & several local markets. People are friendly there. We have hire Nepali drivers for see the Sikkim location & they are very helpful.

One thing what I will always appreciate that they never break the lanes on roads. You can drive in your lane even at 80 kmph.

  

The Day start …

 The day start very early 3.00 AM the people as their major difference Pune & Sikkim north east states. People here are very hard-working kindhearted and always shows great hospitality. Living here is very peaceful and comfortable. But those who like life in cities will feel boring if stays here for too long. This place is not like that of metro cities.

 

There is different living style of skkim People, their start their work early morning especially women are seen do the job different places like hotels, market they are well educated. They are very modern living style & Indian culture.

  

Agriculture is the primary occupation of the inhabitants of the state. The major crops of the state include rice, maize, tea, soybean, ginger, orange, pears, potato and tomato.

 

        

Sikkim's economy is largely dependent on agriculture and tourism, and as of 2017 -2020 the state had the third-smallest GDP among Indian states, although it is also among the fastest-growing.

  

People here are very foodi.

 Food of siikim people Gundruk Soup. Gundruk Soup is a popular vegetarian soup made in Sikkimese households but also found in restaurants. Sinki Soup. Sinki soup is another popular fermented food of Sikkim, like gundruk. Sael Roti Momos, Paneer Cheese, Tibetan Bread, Yak Cheese & rice.

Famous food Gya thuk or Thukpa - is a noodle-based soup with vegetables or meat. Momo - Tibetean/Nepali umpling which is stuffed with minced meat or vegetables in flour dough,given .

  

The official languages

 The official languages of the state are English, Nepali, Sikkimese and Lepcha. Additional official languages include Gurung, Limbu, Magar, Mukhia, Newari, Rai, Sherpa and Tamang for the purpose of preservation of culture and tradition in the state most people useing Hindi languages.

 

Traditional dress.

 There are different styles according to which men and women of Sikkim wear this traditional Dress. For instance, men wear Bakhu with a pair of loose trousers fastened with a leather belt. Women belt this outfit over a silk blouse which is full sleeved, ethnically known as honju.

 

heaven for alcohol lovers.

 Sikkim is a heaven for alcohol lovers,snow falls you need not carry booze as it is easily available in Sikkim.

  

Safest State for living in any other Indian State.

  Sikkim are 100% safe for female. Just use your common sense and avoid people who get too friendly. There is very little or no crime in the hills, and it’s one of the safest places to travel in India.

                                                         

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 Sikkim famous for best food, Tea garden, Lush green, snowfall & lot more.

 A ) MG Market Gangtok

This place is a must visit because without it a visit to Gangtok is incomplete. 'Marg' in Hindi means 'Road'. So, MG Marg means MG Road ... all Indians will know that always an important road (if not the most important road) in any city or township in India would be named as Mahatma Gandhi Road or MG Road. Gangtok is no exception and this is the town center of the hill town

The road and the area around it have transformed over the years. It is now more like a long stretch of open mall or boulevard square where locals and tourists take leisure stroll or just sit and relax on one of the many benches laid along the middle and both sides of the road to soak in the ambience.

A part of the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as well as being a host to Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third highest on Earth. Sikkim's capital and largest city is Gangtok.

                                                                        

B)  Types of carpets

      Olefin,Polyester,Acrylic,Wool,Triexta

A carpet is a textile floor covering typically consisting of an upper layer of pile attached to a backing. The pile was traditionally made from wool, but since the 20th century, synthetic fibers such as polypropylene, nylon or polyester are often used, as these fibers are less expensive than wool.

 

Tibetan carpet, floor covering handwoven in Tibet and, more recently, by Tibetan refugees elsewhere. Before 1959, when thousands of refugees left the country after an abortive rebellion against China, the Tibetan carpet was essentially unknown in the West. During the 1960s, however, after the refugees had settled in nepal and parts of northern India, they began to rely on their traditional handicrafts, including handwoven carpets, as a source of income. Some older carpets they had brought with them also began to reach the market.

C) Semi-Precious Stones & Silver Jewelry.

Jewelley in Sikkim is made in silver and gold, but the famous product semi-precious stones in their chains, bracelets.

D) The most popular types of tea.

1 Temi Tea

2 White Tea. White tea is the purest and least processed of all teas.

3 GREEN TEA. Green tea is the most popular type of tea and is the favorite choice amongst Asians.

4 Oolong tea

5 Black tea

6 Herbal Tea

7 Rooibos Tea

8 Mate Tea

9 Blooming Tea.

E) Buddhist Figurines & Prayer Flags

It is considered disrespectful if the Buddhist prayer flags touch the ground. Therefore, they should always be hung at a height. Around the frame of the doorway is considered the right place to put the flags.

Traditionally, prayer flags are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. The flags do not carry prayers to gods, which is a common misconception; rather, the Tibetans believe the prayers and mantras will be blown by the wind to spread the good will and compassion into all-pervading space.

F) Thangkas Paintings

A thangka, variously spelt as thangka, tangka, thanka, or tanka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton, silk appliqué, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene.

G) Wall Hangings.

Mask,Woven Bamboo, Handmade Vintage , Metal wall , Sikkim mask , Painting , craft.

H) Sikkimese Cups.

There are types cups you can buy for kept is showroom.

 

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How did it all start?

In 2010, the government formulated and launched the Sikkim Organic Mission with clear goals which helped them achieve the all-organic status in January 2016. The initiative covered 190,000 acres of farmland and benefitted 66,000 farmer families to switch to organic farming.

Sikkim has recently become very famous around the world for becoming the first state of India and in the world to be fully organic. It won the UN Food and Agro-ecological Organization’s Future Policy Award 2018. It competed with 51 nominated policies from 25 different countries for the best policy promoting agro-ecological and sustainable food systems.

जैविक खेती (Organic Farming) है क्या?

जैविक खेती सदाबहार प्राचीन पद्धति है जिससे पर्यावरण शुद्ध बना रहता है और भूमि का प्राकृतिक स्वरूप भी बना रहता है। इसके प्रयोग से मिट्टी उपजाऊ रहती है और सूखे जैसी समस्या का सामना नहीं करना पड़ता है। 

जैविक खेती में रासायनिक उर्वरकों की जगह जीवाश्म खादों का प्रयोग किया जाता है। साथ ही, खरपतवार कीटनाशकों की जगह जैविक खाद का प्रयोग किया जाता है। 

जैविक खेती में गोबर खाद, कम्पोस्ट खाद, हरी खाद, बायो-पेस्टिसाइड, केंचुआ खाद, नीम खली, लेमन ग्रास और फल के अवशेष का प्रयोग किया जाता है। इसमें जीवाणु कल्चर फॉलो होता है। 

 

Organic Farming: Sikkim Case Study

 1 Sikkim is first organic state in the world and all farmlands in the state are certified organic.

2 State’s policy approach reaches beyond organic production and has proven transformational for its citizens.

3 It primarily focuses socioeconomic aspects such as consumption and market expansion, cultural aspects as well as health, education, rural development and sustainable tourism.

4 The organic farming policy implemented by state has phased out chemical fertilizers and pesticides and achieved total ban on sale and use of chemical pesticides in the state.

5 The transition has benefitted more than 66000 farming families in state.

6 Transition to 100% organic state also has greatly benefited its tourism sector and numbers of tourists have increased by over 50% between 2014 and 2017. 

7 With this Sikkim has set excellent example for other Indian states and countries worldwide for successfully upscale agroecology.

8 Sikkim was awarded UN Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Future Policy Gold Award (Gold Prize) for its achievement in becoming the world’s first totally organic agriculture state.

 

 

Sikkim's organic mission started in 2003, when its Chief Minister Pawan Chamling declared his intent to make Sikkim India's first organic state. Chamling has been reelected five times, so he was able to oversee the entire process. First, the state officially banned the sale of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, forcing its farmers to go organic. And it ran several events like a two-day workshop in March 2010 where organic experts and scientists advised farmers on making the transition. But Sikkim's organic switch is not just good for public health; it's also good for the economy as organic produce has higher profit margins for farmers,

 

Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sikkim Organic Festival 2016

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sikkim Organic Festival 2016, at January 18. He addressed the Plenary Session of the National Conference on Sustainable Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, at Gangtok in Sikkim. The Prime Minister digitally launched the logo of Sikkim Organic and handed over it to the Chief Minister of Sikkim, Shri Pawan Chamling.

In his address, the Prime Minister paid homage to former Governor of Sikkim, Shri Rama Rao. He praised Sikkim Chief Minister Shri Pawan Chamling for his vision of welfare for farmers and tribes. He credited this vision for the development that the State is witnessing and said the welfare and development issues raised by the Chief Minister would be investigated by the Union Government.

 

Advantages of organic farming

1 Farmers can reduce their production costs because they do not need to buy expensive chemicals and fertilizers.

2 Healthier farm workers.In the long term, organic farms save energy and protect the environment.

3 It can slow down global warming.Fewer residues in food.

   

The Effects

Conventional agriculture causes increased greenhouse gas emissions, soil erosion, water pollution, and threatens human health. Organic farming has a smaller carbon footprint, conserves and builds soil health, replenishes natural ecosystems for cleaner water and air, all without toxic pesticide residues.

 

Schemes to promote organic farming in India - Features

National Programme for Organic Production, It involves the following: ...

The following states have been promoting organic farming through this scheme: ...

1 Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana. ...

2 National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture. ...

3 The Mission specifically involves SHM or Soil Health Management through: ...

 

जैविक खेती के हैं बहुत फायदे

आज के समय में जैविक खेती तेज़ी से लोकप्रिय हो रही है। भारत समेत पूरा विश्व इसे अपना रहा है। चूँकि इसके फायदे ही इतने सारे हैं कि यह पर्यावरण की सुरक्षा के साथ-साथ हम इंसानों को बेहतर अनाज देता है।

आर्गेनिक फार्मिंग से खेती के मित्र कीटों का संरक्षण होता है। इससे भू-जल स्तर में इज़ाफा होता है। साथ ही सबसे बड़ी बात इससे कृषि लागत घटने के साथ उत्पादन की गुणवत्ता भी बढ़ती है। 

इससे बैलेंस फार्मिंग समेत इकोलॉजी अच्छे से काम करती है। फसलों का चक्र पालन होता है जिससे उन्हें उचित पोषण मिलता है। 

एक आंकड़े के अनुसार, किसान अपनी खेती की फसल का सिर्फ 25 से 40 प्रतिशत हिस्सा ही इस्तेमाल कर पाता है। वहीं, 600 बिलियन टन कृषि अवशेषों को अपने खेत को फिर से नई फसल उगाने के लिए तैयार करने के लिए जला देते हैं। 

साल 2025 तक देश में जैविक खेती का करीब 75 हज़ार करोड़ रुपए का कारोबार होने का अनुमान है। ऐसे में, इसमें आधुनिक तकनीकों के प्रयोग के साथ-साथ लोगों को जैविक खेती को लेकर प्रशिक्षण देने की जरूरत है। 

चूँकि जब यह एक बड़े पैमाने पर होना शुरू हो जाएगा तब बाज़ार में इससे जुड़ी बिक्री और खरीद भी बढ़ जाने की संभावना है। 

 

 

 

 

Sikkim is first organic state in the world and all farmlands in the state are certified organic.

 

State’s policy approach reaches beyond organic production and has proven transformational for its citizens.

It primarily focuses socioeconomic aspects such as consumption and market expansion, cultural aspects as   well as health, education, rural development and sustainable tourism.

The organic farming policy implemented by state has phased out chemical fertilizers and pesticides and achieved total ban on sale and use of chemical pesticides in the state.

The transition has benefitted more than 66000 farming families in state.

Transition to 100% organic state also has greatly benefited its tourism sector and numbers of tourists have increased by over 50% between 2014 and 2017. 

With this Sikkim has set excellent example for other Indian states and countries worldwide for successfully upscale agroecology.

Sikkim was awarded UN Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Future Policy Gold Award (Gold Prize) for its achievement in becoming the world’s first totally organic agriculture state.

 

 

 

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