Second Edition of Blooming Yangang 2026 Inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister N.B. Dahal
Namchi , October 29, 2026: The second edition of Blooming Yangang 2026, organised by the Yangang Tourism Development Committee (YTDC), was inaugurated today at Yangang by the Hon’ble Minister for Roads and Bridges, Government of Sikkim, Shri N.B. Dahal, as the Chief Guest. The three-day event, scheduled from October 29 to 31, celebrates the region’s floricultural potential, local entrepreneurship, tourism, and rich cultural heritage.
The flower exhibition and sale programme has been organised by YTDC in collaboration with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Department and the Food Processing Department, Government of Sikkim.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by the Hon’ble Deputy Speaker of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly and Area MLA, Smt. Raj Kumari Thapa; Political Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Bikash Basnett; SDM Yangang, Shri K.L. Dahal; Director of Sikkim INSPIRE, Ms. Rohini Pradhan; Chairman of the Art, Culture and Heritage Development Board, Shri Sanjay Dilpali Rai; Advisor to the Food Processing Department, Shri C.L. Gurung; Chairperson of the Poultry Development Board, Smt. Dil Kumari Chettri; Shri S.B. Rai, OSD, Agriculture Department; BDO Yangang Smt.Needay Bhutia, along with chairpersons, departmental officials, District Panchayat members, Gram Panchayat members, SKM Party karyakartas, Social workers, YTDC members, and members of the public.
This year, Blooming Yangang has been organised at the Namchi district level, featuring more than 50 flower exhibition stalls. The initiative seeks to promote floriculture, encourage local entrepreneurship, strengthen tourism, and support the preservation and promotion of the region’s art and cultural traditions.
Addressing the gathering, Hon’ble MLA and Deputy Speaker Smt. Raj Kumari Thapa stated that Blooming Yangang was conceived to contribute towards the vision of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), of building a Sunaulo, Samriddha, Samarth Sikkim—a golden, prosperous, and empowered Sikkim.
She emphasised the importance of encouraging people in the Rangang–Yangang Constituency to explore small-scale enterprises and flower cultivation as sustainable avenues of livelihood. Urging local farmers to take advantage of the opportunities offered by floriculture, she highlighted the potential of flowers in the preparation of various beverages and teas, which could open up additional avenues for value addition, entrepreneurship, and income generation.
The Chief Guest, Hon’ble Minister Shri N.B. Dahal, stated that Blooming Yangang was encouraging local residents to engage in agriculture and floriculture while promoting and preserving the region’s art and culture. He also highlighted the development initiatives undertaken by the SKM Government in the Yangang area over the past seven years, underscoring the importance of continued development and community participation.
Director of Sikkim INSPIRE, Ms. Rohini Pradhan, and Chairman of the Art, Culture and Heritage Development Board, Shri Sanjay Dilpali Rai, also addressed the gathering, highlighting the importance of initiatives that support local development, cultural preservation, and economic opportunities.
Blooming Yangang 2026 will continue until October 31, bringing together flower growers, farmers, entrepreneurs, artisans, and visitors on a common platform to showcase local talent, promote agricultural enterprise, and celebrate Yangang’s natural beauty and cultural identity.
Through this initiative, the Yangang Tourism Development Committee aims to strengthen Yangang’s profile as an emerging tourism destination while creating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and community-led development.
Issued by:
Yangang Tourism Development Committee (YTDC)
Yangang, Namchi District, Sikkim
