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Sikkim CM Urges Youth: Embrace Entrepreneurship, Look Beyond Government Jobs
- •Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang encouraged the state's youth to pursue entrepreneurship instead of solely seeking government jobs, aiming to create an ecosystem of "opportunity creators."
- •Speaking at the 'Udyami Bharosa Sammelan,' Tamang praised young Sikkimese who ventured into business, emphasizing that entrepreneurship is central to the government's "One Family, One Entrepreneur" vision.
- •He highlighted various initiatives launched since 2019 to foster an entrepreneurial environment, including SEED Cell, Sikkim INSPIRES, Yuva Udyamshilta Vikas Yojana, and the Sikkim Startup Policy.
- •Tamang cautioned that government support alone doesn't guarantee business success, stressing the importance of customers, quality, discipline, and sustainability, and urged entrepreneurs not to be deterred by setbacks.
- •The Chief Minister advised young people to dream big but start small, pursue government jobs if desired but not limit ambitions, and called upon successful entrepreneurs to mentor new business owners, urging public support for local businesses.
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Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang highlighted several state initiatives launched since 2019 to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem, including the SEED Cell, Sikkim INSPIRES, Yuva Udyamshilta Vikas Yojana, Sikkim Startup Policy, MSME Policy, Skilled Youth Startup Scheme, and Sikkim RISE.
Tamang cautioned aspiring entrepreneurs that government support alone cannot guarantee business success, emphasizing that customers, quality, discipline, and sustainability build a business. He also advised young business owners not to be discouraged by setbacks, but rather to learn from mistakes, start small, and scale up gradually.
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang noted the growing participation of women in entrepreneurship across the state, stating that more than 65,000 rural women are associated with self-help groups.
