Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on November 28 announced the launch of the Sikkim Life Skills Curriculum for students from the next academic session. The initiative aims to strengthen the state’s safety framework and empower students with essential life-saving and soft skills.
The curriculum will train students in CPR, the Heimlich manoeuvre, first aid, snake-bite response, and proper use of fire extinguishers. In addition, it will include disaster-preparedness modules covering earthquakes, landslides, floods, and fires, ensuring students are equipped to handle emergencies effectively.
Chief Minister Tamang highlighted the importance of soft skills, saying the programme will enhance communication, teamwork, and emotional resilience among students. He instructed the Education Department, Health Department, and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to finalize the curriculum and training modules promptly for timely implementation.
“I am delighted to announce a major initiative aimed at empowering our students and strengthening the safety framework of Sikkim,” Tamang said during the 3rd State-level Coordination meeting with senior officials.
Aligned with the guiding principles of “Health First, Life Foremost and Education Forward,” the curriculum reflects the state’s focus on holistic student development. Tamang also addressed the shortage of medical professionals in Sikkim, mandating that doctors seeking postgraduate courses must first complete three years of service at Primary Health Centres.
Additionally, the Chief Minister directed all departments to appoint senior officers as official spokespersons to issue accurate press releases, provide public information, and counter misinformation. This comprehensive approach aims to combine safety, skill-building, and effective communication for a safer and more prepared Sikkim.
