Ugen Lopsang Sherpa of Namchi, Sikkim, has made a remarkable contribution to linguistic diversity by compiling and publishing the ‘New Light Multilingual Dictionary Prajna’, featuring five languages — English, Sherpa, Bhutia, Nepali, and Tibetan.

The dictionary was officially inaugurated and released on August 21, 2013, by the His Excellency Governor and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim at a ceremony in Gangtok.

This pioneering work has set a new record for its comprehensive multilingual scope, serving as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and speakers of these languages, and promoting cultural preservation and communication across the region.

Ugen Lopsang Sherpa’s dedication to bridging linguistic communities has been widely lauded and celebrated throughout Sikkim and beyond.