Sikkim CM Lays Foundations for Tourism Infrastructure Projects in North Sikkim

GANGTOK: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang marked a significant step towards bolstering tourism in the region by laying the foundation stones for two vital infrastructure projects in the towns of Lachung and Lachen on Wednesday.

The first project, the Maitreya Buddha-cum-cultural complex, will be established in Lachen, while the second, the Guru Rinpoche statue and cultural complex, will grace Lachung, both located in North Sikkim.

Chief Minister Tamang expressed his optimism about these projects, emphasizing their potential to enhance tourism and attract a more diverse global audience in the future. He commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of transforming remote border villages into thriving communities, highlighting the significant benefits that both towns will derive from this central government initiative.

Tamang underscored the importance of tourism infrastructure projects in preserving Sikkim's rich culture and traditions. Additionally, he stressed their role in creating employment opportunities for local youth and aspiring tourism professionals.

The Chief Minister urged local residents to extend their support and actively contribute to the growth of tourism in Lachen and Lachung. In a bid to safeguard the age-old tradition of yak herding, which faces the threat of extinction due to herders migrating to urban areas, Tamang announced the establishment of an annual Yak Festival. This festival, to be hosted in either Lachen or Lachung, aims to ensure the continuity of this traditional occupation and pass it on to future generations.

The infrastructure projects, combined with the Vibrant Village Programme initiated by the Government of India, are poised to make substantial contributions to the long-term development of these border regions.

Meanwhile, Dima Hasao, often referred to as the Switzerland of the Northeast, is making efforts to utilize its breathtaking natural beauty to attract tourists and establish itself as the cleanest district in India.

This hill district in Assam, formerly known for its insurgency issues, is striving to transform into one of the most serene and exotic tourist destinations in the region, according to officials from the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC).

As part of their initiative, the council, which governs Dima Hasao, unveiled a draft tourism policy on World Tourism Day. This policy aims to create five distinct circuits for travellers, catering to various interests.

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