June 15-30 every year is PARYAVARAN MAHATSOV IN SIKKIM
In order to keep up with the vision of developing Sikkim into a model GREEN State, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim, Shri Pawan Chamling declared June 15-30 as Paryavaran Mahotsav in Sikkim. The declaration came during his public address on the occasion of launching 8th phase of State Green Mission on the 15th day of June, 2013 at the divine venue Tathagata Tsal, Ravangla in South Sikkim.
Paryavaran Mahotsav or the ‘Environmental Festival’ is a people’s programme participated throughout the State from 15th June to 30th every year.
The State Green Mission and Ten Minutes to Earth are the visionary programmes of the Government of Sikkim and have now become the integral part of Paryavarn Mahotsav which is to be celebrated every year by the State Government.
Paryavaran Mahotsav June 15-30, 2017 
Sikkim celebrated the fifth successive environment festival “THE PARYAVARAN MAHOTSAV 2017” from 15th of June to 30th of June with great enthusiasm. As notified in the State Government Gazette vide Notification No. 40/Home dated 21/06/2013, this environment festival has been envisaged and declared by the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Pawan Chamling during 2013 duly integrating the visionary programmes Viz. the State Green Mission and Ten Minutes to Earth to be celebrated as annual rituals thereby adding new dynamism to the green Sikkim campaign. » Read More
To commemorate the 2017 event, various activities as under were carried out throughout the State;
(See Message of Chief Minister of Sikkim)
- Flag off programme on 15th June 2017 at all district headquarters
- Mass plantation and sensitization drives (State Green Mission)
- Ten Minutes to Earth plantation drive on 25th of June
- Street plays/ rallies/ eco-competitions at school level
- Signature/ Awareness Campaigns/ lectures on Soild Waste Management practices and Low Carbon Lifestyle at various schools
- Mass Cleanliness Drives
The massive plantation drives across the State was facilitated by the Department of Forests, Environment and Wildlife Management. Free distribution of seedling of various species was carried out in an extensive manner.
The details of district-wise plantation of seedling under Paryavaran Mahotsav 2017 are as under;
| District |
No. of seedlings planted during Paryavaran Mahotsav 2017 |
| 12th Phase State Green Mission |
9th Phase Ten Minutes to Earth on 25th June 2017 |
Total |
| East |
15,927 |
3,638 |
19,565 |
| West |
26,378 |
1,412 |
27,790 |
| North |
1,28,126 |
12,284 |
1,40,410 |
| South |
43,060 |
3,900 |
46,960 |
| Total |
2,13,491
|
21,234
|
2,34,725 |
Figure Source: Territorial Circle, FEWMD
Paryavaran Mahotsav June 15-30, 2016
Sikkim celebrated the fourth successive environment festival “THE PARYAVARAN MAHOTSAV 2016” from 15th of June to 30th of June with great pomp and zeal. » Read More News
The details of district-wise plantation of seedling under Paryavaran Mahotsav 2016 are as under;
| District |
No. of seedlings planted during Paryavaran Mahotsav 2016 |
| 11th Phase State Green Mission |
8th Phase Ten Minutes to Earth on 25th June 2016 |
Total |
| East |
2,05,950 |
65,000 |
2,70,950 |
| West |
67,413 |
6,628 |
74,041 |
| North |
2,35,360 |
4,560 |
2,39,920 |
| South |
1,10,624 |
16,590 |
1,27,214 |
| Total |
6,19,347
|
92,778
|
7,12,125 |
Figure Source: Territorial Circle, FEWMD
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Paryavaran Mahotsav June 15-30, 2015
Sikkim celebrated the third successive environment festival “THE PARYAVARAN MAHOTSAV 2015” from 15th of June to 30th of June with great pomp and zeal. Paryavaran Mahotsav has been a unique programme, assimilating the eco-friendly policies of the Government and the noble actions of the local people for environment amelioration that would truly benefit humanity and the entire world. » Read More News
To commemorate the 2015 event, various activities as under were carried out throughout the State;
See 2015 Reports and Photogallery
- Flag off programme on 15th June 2015 at MG Marg Gangtok
- Mass plantation and sensitization drives (State Green Mission)
- Ten Minutes to Earth plantation drive on 25th of June (See Message of Chief Minister of Sikkim)
- Greenathon (Green Run and Green Walk) on 28th June 2015 at 7am at all district headquarters/ major towns
- Signature/ Awareness Campaigns/ lectures on Low Carbon Lifestyle at various schools
- Mass Cleanliness Drives
- Eco-paintings/ Essay Writing/ Debate/ Quiz competition at all school eco-clubs
The details of district-wise plantation of seedling under Paryavaran Mahotsav 2015 are as under;
| District |
No. of seedlings planted during Paryavaran Mahotsav 2015 |
| 10th Phase State Green Mission |
7th Phase Ten Minutes to Earth on 25th June 2015 |
Total |
| East |
77,376 |
46,169 |
1,23,545 |
| West |
38,567 |
4,416 |
42,983 |
| North |
46,669 |
10,094 |
56,763 |
| South |
1,15,172 |
18,340 |
1,33,512 |
| Total |
2,77,784 |
79,019 |
3,56,803 |
Figure Source: Territorial Circle, FEWMD
Sikkim celebrated the second successive environment festival to pay divine services to the mother earth. To keep up with the vision of developing Sikkim into a model green State, the Paryavaran Mahotsav initiative of the State Government has been so far a successful effort to mobilize the entire population of the State, touching the hearts of the people and getting them closer to environment. » Read More
The details of district-wise plantation of seedling under Paryavaran Mahotsav 2014 are as under;
The massive plantation drives across the State was facilitated by the Department of Forests, Environment and Wildlife Management. Free distribution of seedling of various species was carried out in an extensive manner. On-site demonstration starting from pit digging to planting a sapling to disposal of the discarded poly bag was also conducted at several plantation sites. » Read More
The details of district-wise plantation of seedling under Paryavaran Mahotsav 2013 are as under;