Gangtok, February 9 Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang inaugurated a "fully organic" farmers-oriented market set up through the voluntary contributions of villagers in the Reshithang area of Gangtok.
Tamang unveiled the 'Hamro Gauley Bazar' in the Upper Burtuk constituency on Sunday, in the presence of local MLA Kala Rai.
The community-driven organic marketplace aims to enable farmers to sell their locally grown produce directly to customers, officials said.
The market was set up by 'Shram Daan' – the voluntary contributions of villagers.
Speaking on the occasion, Tamang expressed gratitude to all those who facilitated the establishment of 'Hamro Gauley Bazar' without any government expenditure.
He emphasised the vision of developing it into a hub of rural economic activity, and underscored the need for verification mechanisms to ensure that stall holders possess agricultural land.
The market will operate twice a week.
The chief minister also asked the Tourism Department to include the market among the tourist attractions, and provide visitors the opportunity to experience local cuisine.
