Gangtok: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and Governor Om Prakash Mathur toured the new Helen Lepcha Sikkim Government Medical College. They want the site ready for the first batch of students. This push aims to bolster local healthcare infrastructure and train future doctors within state borders.
The visit brought both men to the facility ahead of the inaugural academic session. It represents a shift toward building a homegrown medical workforce. During the inspection, officials showcased the official college logo and a bust of Helen Lepcha. These items pay tribute to her legacy while signaling the start of a new chapter for the state.
State leaders describe the move as a major milestone. The college plans to offer students more chances to study medicine locally. As the institution nears operational status, the government hopes it will expand public access to quality health services across Sikkim. They see this as a way to grow the medical sector from the ground up.
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