The Sikkim government on Friday launched the ‘Shravan Kumar Award’ on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day to recognise individuals demonstrating exceptional devotion towards their parents.
Administered by the Rural Development Department, the award is named after the mythical character Shravan Kumar, known for his filial duty, and will be presented annually on Independence Day.
This year, 199 individuals—one from each Gram Panchayat Unit (GPU) across the state—received the award. Each award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh from the state government, aimed at supporting families who exemplify care and devotion to their parents.
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang conferred the award to 22 individuals from 22 Gram Panchayat Units under Gangtok District. The awardees include:
16-Tumin Lingi Constituency, Rakdong Tintek Block:
Tika Ram Neopaney, Rakdong Tintek
Chandra Bahadur Chettri, Samdong Kambal
Thal Bahadur Darjee, Tumin
Ganga Bahadur Rai, Patuk Singbel
Khamdong Singtam, Khamdong:
Karma Wangdi Bhutia, Simik Linzey
Hari Prashad Gurung, Dung Dung Thasa
Devi Maya Lamichaney, Khamdong
Shanti Subba, Sirwani
Menuka Devi Sharma, Chisopani
Martam Rumtek:
Krishna Kumari Kami, Beng Phegyong
Sheela Pradhan, Martam Nazitam
Buddha Singh Subba, Namli
Bishnu Maya Sarki, Samlik Marchak
Prakash Rai, Rawtey Rumtek
Mon Bahadur Chettri, Rey Mendu
Upper Burtuk:
Sachin Rai, Ranka
Prem Prasad Sharma, Luing Perbing
Syari:
Bhim Bahadur Chettri, Nandok Sarama
Som Bhutia, Bhusuk Naitam
Samuel Rai, Kopibari Syari
Nima Gyampo Sherpa, Rongey Tathangchen
Gnathang Machong: Deepak Tamang, Gnathang
The recipients were selected through a rigorous verification process. The state government said the award seeks to promote respect, gratitude, and service towards parents while reinforcing Sikkim’s cultural and emotional values.
