Sikkim’s cultural heritage, customs, and developmental achievements have been preserved for future generations in the capsule.
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang performed the final sealing and burial of the capsule, crafted from surgical-grade stainless steel, at the site.
The Time Capsule will remain sealed until May 16, 2075, when it will be opened on the occasion of the centenary celebrations of Sikkim’s statehood, officials said.
Addressing a gathering, Tamang described the occasion as a landmark moment in the history of Sikkim.
He said that when the capsule is opened in 2075, the tale of Sikkim’s tenacity, development, and solidarity will motivate future generations.
Sikkim Assembly Speaker Mingma N. Sherpa and the cabinet ministers were among the prominent persons present on the occasion.
KalimNews with inputs from IPR : Gangtok, August 21 (IPR) — In a historic moment, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday morning sealed and buried the Time Capsule 2025–2075 at Rustomji Deer Park within the Tashiling Secretariat premises, marking an event of great cultural and historical significance for Sikkim.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister described the sealing of the Time Capsule as a milestone in the history of Sikkim. He praised the Department of Information and Public Relations (IPR) for conceptualizing and successfully implementing the project, which aims to safeguard Sikkim’s cultural heritage, traditions, and achievements for future generations.
The initiative was launched on the occasion of Sikkim’s 50th Statehood Day celebrations at Paljor Stadium earlier this year, during which the process of collecting materials for the capsule began. The Chief Minister expressed happiness over the overwhelming response, noting that 534 individuals contributed personal letters via email, while schools, colleges, and several government departments also actively participated in the project.
He highlighted that the IPR Department had used special archival paper and ink to ensure the long-term preservation of the contents. Stressing the importance of recording the present for the future, Tamang said that as time passes, traditions, culture, and even place names undergo change, making it essential to preserve today’s identity and legacy for posterity.
Defining the capsule as a “gift of memory and hope for the future,” the Chief Minister said it would serve as a reminder of Sikkim’s unique journey over the past 50 years. He expressed confidence that in the next five decades, Sikkim would achieve even greater milestones.
The Time Capsule will remain sealed for 50 years and will be opened in 2075, on the centenary of Sikkim’s statehood. At that time, future generations will have the opportunity to experience the lifestyle, aspirations, and achievements of people from 2025. The Chief Minister expressed hope that the capsule would tell an inspiring story of Sikkim’s resilience, progress, and unity.
Concluding his address, he assured citizens who missed this opportunity to contribute that they would have chances to participate in similar historic projects in the future.
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