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PM plays football; launches Rs 4000 crore projects in Sikkim, pitches ‘Act East, Act Fast’ vision
Updated On: 29 April, 2026 08:29 AM IST | Gangtok | Agencies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects worth over Rs 4000 crore in Sikkim during its 50th statehood celebrations. He emphasised the ‘Act East, Act Fast’ vision while highlighting tourism, connectivity and growth in the Northeast

PM Narendra Modi poses with young footballers during his visit to Gangtok, Sikkim. PIC/PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched development projects worth over Rs 4000 crore in Sikkim while attending the closing ceremony of the state’s 50 years of statehood celebrations.
The projects span a wide range of sectors such as infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, power, urban development, environment, tourism and agriculture, the officials said.
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