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Amid happiness ranking, Sikkim CM urges focus on rising suicide rates

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November 12, 2024

Despite Sikkim ranking 2nd in the North East and 5th nationwide in the happiness index, chief minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay expressed concern over the state's suicide rates, emphasizing that the government is actively addressing this issue through various departments.

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Amid happiness ranking, Sikkim CM urges focus on rising suicide rates

CM Tamang urged the youth to focus on self-reflection, understanding their life's purpose, and channeling their energy into productive and positive actions. "A day will come when we won't have to send a single child to any rehabilitation centre," he added.

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