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Rs 4.46 lakh raised in Gangtok’s ‘Sikkim for Nepal’ relief drive
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 08:03 AM
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A donation campaign titled ‘Sikkim for Nepal’ collected Rs 4.46 lakh in Gangtok, according to Sikkimexpress.
Gangtok, Sikkim – The charitable initiative ‘Sikkim for Nepal’ reported a total collection of Rs 4.46 lakh from donors in the city. The drive, organized by local volunteers, aimed to channel financial assistance toward relief efforts in neighboring Nepal.
The amount was gathered through contributions made at designated collection points across Gangtok, with organizers confirming that the funds will be transferred to agencies handling the Nepal relief response. No further breakdown of individual donations was disclosed.
Sikkimexpress, the source of the information, highlighted the community’s swift response, noting that the campaign reflects the close cultural and humanitarian ties between the two Himalayan regions. The organizers plan to monitor the utilization of the funds and provide updates as the relief work progresses.
While the exact timeline for disbursement was not specified, officials involved in the drive emphasized transparency and accountability in handling the contributions.
The event underscores the willingness of Sikkim’s residents to support cross‑border humanitarian causes, reinforcing the spirit of solidarity that often characterises regional assistance initiatives.
The amount was gathered through contributions made at designated collection points across Gangtok, with organizers confirming that the funds will be transferred to agencies handling the Nepal relief response. No further breakdown of individual donations was disclosed.
Sikkimexpress, the source of the information, highlighted the community’s swift response, noting that the campaign reflects the close cultural and humanitarian ties between the two Himalayan regions. The organizers plan to monitor the utilization of the funds and provide updates as the relief work progresses.
While the exact timeline for disbursement was not specified, officials involved in the drive emphasized transparency and accountability in handling the contributions.
The event underscores the willingness of Sikkim’s residents to support cross‑border humanitarian causes, reinforcing the spirit of solidarity that often characterises regional assistance initiatives.