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Profile
Pawan Chamling : A Politician, social
Worker, Poet and a writer was Born on September 22,1950 at
Yangang South Sikkim. He joined politics in 1973 and was elected
to Sikkim Legislative assembly in 1985. He was Minister for
Industries, Information and Public Relations from 1989 to 1992.
He formed the Sikkim Democratic Front party on March 4, 1993 and
has been Chief Minister of Sikkim for the four consecutive term.
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NAME |
Dr. Pawan Chamling
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NAME OF CONSTITUENCY
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Damthang/Poklok
Kamrang |
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FATHER'S NAME
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Shri Aash Bahadur Chamling
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MOTHER'S NAME
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Smt. Aasha Rani Chamling
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DATE OF BIRTH
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September 22, 1950 |
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PLACE OF BIRTH
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Yangang, South Sikkim.
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MARITAL STATUS
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Married
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NUMBER OF CHILDREN
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Daughters - 4 Sons - 4 |
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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
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PhD (honoris cousa), Manipal
University, 2003. |
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PROFESSION (PREVIOUS) |
Government Contractor (Class 1
unlimited). |
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PERMANENT ADDRESS |
Ghurbisey, Namchi, South
Sikkim. |
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PRESENT ADDRESS |
Mintokgang, Gangtok, Sikkim (Residence), |
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OFFICIAL ADDRESS |
Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Tashiling, Gangtok,
Sikkim |
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PHONE NUMBER (OFFICE) |
03592 – 202575
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PHONE NUMBER (RESIDENCE) |
03592 - 202536, 202304, 221122 |
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E-mail |
cm-skm@hub.nic.in |
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Web site |
www.pawan-chamling.org |
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POSITIONS HELD (YEARWISE) |
1985-89, MLA & Chairman, Sikkim Distilleries
Ltd.
1989-92, Minister for Industries, IPR &
Printing Department.
Chief Minister of Sikkim from 12th December
1994 till date.
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SOCIO-CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
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Prominent contribution in the movement
towards recognition of Nepali Language in the
8th schedule of Indian Constitution.
A pioneer in the promotion of cooperative
movement in Sikkim.
Significant involvement in the cultural and
intellectual discourses spanning the last four
decades.
Formed Nirman Prakashan in 1977.
Chief Editor- Nirman quarterly magazine
A prolific writer, poet and thinker.
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FAVOURITE PASTIME &
RECREATION
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Reading, writing and social
works.
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AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
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Chintan Purashkar, 1987 |
presented by
Sikkim Sahitya Parishad for his poem “Maile samjheko
samjhana-ma kati kati, being published in the Annual
literary magazine Chintan |
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Bharat Siromani 1996 |
presented by
Shiromani Foundation, New Delhi on March 5, 1997
“for his outstanding contribution to integrate the
people of Sikkim with the rest of the country, for
endeavouring to bring them in the national
mainstream and for reinforcing democratic system in
Sikkim”. |
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Greenest Chief Minister of India, 1998
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presented by
Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi for
his outstanding contribution towards Nature
conservation measures undertaken in the Country.
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Man of the Year, 1998
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presented by
Biographical Institute, USA for “his outstanding
accomplishment to date and the noble example he has
set for this peers and entire community”
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Manav Seva Purashkar, 1999
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presented by
Institute of Economic Studies, New Delhi for
his “rare vision in bringing about far-reaching
changes in the quality of life for poor ……..
championing the cause of the Sikkimese people and
downtrodden specially upliftment of women rights and
child welfare … |
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Poets’ Foundation Award, Kolkata, 2002 |
presented by
POETS FOUNDATION, Kolkata “for his lifetime
achievement in literature” for 2001. |
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Doctor of Philosophy
(honoris causa), 2003 |
Honour
given by Sikkim Manipal University for “his vision,
leadership and contribution in the field of social
upliftment of weaker sections, backward classes and
all round development of Sikkim.” |
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Leadership and
Good Governance Award,2009 |
Presented by the Universal Peace Federation on July
6, 2009 to Shri Pawan Chamling for manifesting “the
highest standard of excellence in leadership,
integrating professional excellence and practical
experience with moral and spiritual wisdom. |
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Bhanu
Puraskar, 2010 |
Given
by Sikkim Sahitya Parishad for his long time
‘special contribution towards preservation and
development of literature, arts and culture’ on July
13, 2010. |
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Thekong Ambassador of
Peace 2010 |
Conferred by the Pang Lhabsol Committee for ‘his
inspiring efforts to unite the bonds of peace and
harmony between the different communities of Sikkim’ |
Other
Awards received by the Chief Minister
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YEAR OF
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NAME OF
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| 1995 |
Balraj Sahani National
Award. |
| 1996 |
Secular India harmony
Award. |
| 1998 |
Pride of India Gold Award
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| 1999 |
Outstanding Man of the
20th Century |
| 1999 |
Man of the Year (ABI).
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| 1999 |
Indo Nepal Friendship &
Economic Cooperation |
| 1999 |
Man of Dedication Manav
Sewa Puraskar |
| 1999 |
Secular India Harmony
Award- 1998 |
| 1999 |
Rashtriya Ekta Purashkar |
| 1999 |
Gold Star Award. |
| 1999 |
International Man of the
Millennium. |
| 1999 |
ABI Gold Record of
Achievement for 1999. |
| 1999 |
Best Citizen of India. |
| 2000 |
The ABI Laurels for
Dedicated Personal Attainment (World Laureate of the
ABI). |
| 2000 |
Outstanding Speaker Award
by IBC |
| 2000 |
2000 Outstanding
Intellectuals of the 20th Century. |
| 2000 |
Outstanding man of 20th
Century & Millennium Medal of Honor. |
| 2000 |
Commemorative Medal of
Honor, Hallmark. |
| 2000 |
Man of the Year-2000.
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| 2000 |
Gold Star Award-A Symbol
of Outstanding Achievement. |
| 2000 |
Sahitya Sanskar Samman.
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| 2000 |
One-in-a-Million Award. |
| 2000 |
Platinum record for
exceptional performance by ABI. |
| 2000 |
Jawaharlal Nehru
Excellence Award by Institute of Economic studies.
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| 2000 |
International Medal of
Vision |
| 2000 |
Seva Ratna Award by Indian
Board of Alternative Medicines. |
| 2000 |
International order of
marit by IBC. |
| 2000 |
American Order of
Excellence. |
| 2001 |
Outstanding man of 21st
Century by ABI |
| 2001 |
International Personality
of the Year by IBC. |
| 2001 |
Universal Award of
accomplishment by ABI |
| 2001 |
Man of the Year. |
| 2001 |
Induction into the
2002-2003 Issue of Leading Intellectuals of the
World. |
| 2001 |
American Medal of Honour. |
| 2001 |
Presidential Seal of
Honour 2001. |
| 2001 |
2001 Noble Prize for
outstanding achievement and contributions to
Humanity of the United Cultural Convention (UCC),
USA. |
| 2001 |
The International
Biographical Centre Lifetime Achievement Award. |
| 2001 |
Life time achievement
award by IBC. |
| 2002 |
Outstanding Man of the
21st Century. |
| 2002 |
American Medal of Honor.
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| 2002 |
Vikas Shiromani
Puraskar by institute of Economic studies. |
| 2002 |
National Citizen’s Award.
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| Oct 11,2003 |
Doctor of Philosophy (honoris
causa) from the Manipal University. |
| 2005 |
Man of Achievement. |
| 2005 |
State’s Impressive
Performance Award by the India Today conclave of
Chief Ministers. |
| 2005 |
Best state award in
education by India Today Group. |
| 2005 |
1st Bharat Gauarv Award &
Patronship. |
| 2006 |
Award for Best Eco-Tourism
Destination |
| 2006 |
American Medal of Honour. |
| 2006 |
7th Best in the Country
according to Galileo Travel World’s Awards. |
| 2006 |
Best performance state by
India Today Group. |
| 2007 |
National Tourism Awards
2005-06. |
| 2009 |
Leadership and Good
Governance Award by the Universal Peace Federation
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| 2009 |
Bharat Nirman Award for
Best Small State in Rural Roads |
| 2009 |
Bharat Nirman Award for
Best Small State in E-governance |
| 2009 |
Bharat Nirman Award for
Best Small State in Rural Electrification |
| 2009 |
Bharat Nirman Award for
Best Small State in Education |
| 2009 |
Diamond State award best
in a small state category for ‘Water and Sanitation’
and also bagged special first top five states award |
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