Sikkim’s organic success hides a harsh truth: farming no longer promises dignity or stability for its youth, as high risks meet low, uncertain returns.
Weak markets, poor infrastructure, and limited value addition mean organic premiums rarely reach farmers, while climate stress deepens insecurity.
Without making agriculture profitable, enterprise-driven, and aspirational, Sikkim’s organic future risks losing an entire generation.
Source: https://sikkimexpress.com/news-details/the-promise-that-isnt-working