16.05.2026: Maha Governor greets people on Sikkim Statehood Day

Publish Date : May 18, 2026

18.05.2026: Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma visited an exhibition of woodcraft organised at P L Deshpande Academy in Mumbai by Shankarbaba Papalkar, who has been running a shelter home for mentally challenged and orphan children. The Governor viewed the intricate wooden sculptures and artistic creations made by differently-abled young artists. During the visit, the Governor interacted with the woodcraft artists and appreciated the dedicated social service being carried out by Shankarbaba Papalkar. Shankarbaba Papalkar explained to the Governor the unique features and craftsmanship of the various wooden artworks on display. The Governor was welcomed by Shankarbaba Papalkar and Meenal Jogalekar, Director of the P L Deshpande Academy. Under the guidance of Padma Shri Shankarbaba Papalkar, orphan children from the Late Ambadas Pant Vaidya Destitute Differently-Abled Children’s Home at Wazzar in Amravati district have created a variety of woodcraft artworks using teakwood, bael wood and other varieties of timber. The artworks have been displayed for sale as part of the exhibition. The woodcraft exhibition will remain open to the public till 18 May. Secretary to the Governor Dr. Prashant Narnaware, art gallery curator Varsha Karale and photographer Shirish Karale were also present on the occasion.

Maha Governor greets people on Sikkim Statehood Day

A group of professionals and students from Sikkim working in Mumbai met the Governor of Maharashtra Jishnu Dev Varma at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan Mumbai on the occasion of Sikkim Statehood Day. The Governor greeted them on the occasion of Sikkim Statehood Day being celebrated today.

The delegation discussed the evolution of tourism in Sikkim and emphasized the growing need to promote sustainable tourism while carefully regulating visitor inflow to safeguard the State’s fragile Himalayan ecosystems and rich biodiversity.

The members also highlighted the contributions of Sikkimese students, as well as students and professionals from across the Northeast, who are making significant strides in entrepreneurship, technology, innovation, research and diverse professional sectors throughout the country.

The Governor shared his vision of fostering greater interaction and collaboration among communities from the Northeastern States through initiatives such as a technology and innovation meet inspired by the successful Hyderabad Tech Meet model.

Matrika Ghimiray, S Zangpo Bhutia, Achyut Dahal, Younita Pandey, Digvijay Pravin Patel, Phurba Kenzen Sherpa, Choden Sherpa, Phuntsok Rinzen Sherpa, Anup Mukhia and Sweekar Khatiwara were among those present.