Sikkim Chief Minister P. S. Tamang launched the 'Free Gift Milk to Girl Students of Sikkim' initiative at Gangtok last week. The initiative will benefit  around 1,500 students who would be provided 200 mls of milk every day.  AIR correspondent reports that Mr Tamang called the initiative a step towards eradicating malnutrition and other health problems among the young generation. He said that the State Government is planning to extend it on a larger scale. He said that proper nutrition is the foundation of a healthy mind and body, and this should be emphasized in educational institutions.<br />''<br />''He encouraged the youth to take up farming as a profession. Mr Tamang spoke on farming opportunities in Sikkim in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Atmanirbhar vision. He highlighted government initiatives to achieve the vision such as an incentive of Rupees eight per litre of milk produced by dairy farmers in addition to the standard price as well as other benefits for agricultural practices in Sikkim. <br />