The 3 day Integrated Communication and Outreach Program, ICOP on Viksit Bharat @2047 has begun Monday January 19, 2026 at ICAR Sikkim Centre campus at Tadong .
The event is being organised by the Press Information Bureau and Central Bureau of Communication in collaboration with ICAR Sikkim Centre. On the first day , a cleanliness drive under Swacchta Hi Seva has been conducted by PIB and ICAR staffs in and around the premise .
The Regional centre head of the ICAR Dr. Ashok Kumar also planted a sapling under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam. The Regional Commissioner of EPFO Kesang N Tenzing has inaugurated the para badminton competition for divyangjan’s single category and appreciated the role of Fit India movement in bringing changes to our lifestyle. In men’s single event , Nima Dorjee Tamang became the champion while Anugrah Rai was stood second and Tenzing Rigden Bhutia came up in third. A painting competition has also been organised for students. The Central Bureau of Communication and PIB organized an exhibition as a part of the event highlighting the success stories of the central government. Tomorrow the inaugural ceremony of the event will be held followed by the discussion program and antakshari competition.
