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ITS Vice Chairman Leads Consultative Meeting with Sikkim Forest, Environment and Wildlife Management Department
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🗓 25 Aug 2026, 01:03 PM
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The vice chairman of Indian Telecom Services (ITS) chaired a consultative session with Sikkim's Forest, Environment and Wildlife Management department to discuss collaborative initiatives.
Sikkim, Aug 25 (Sikkimexpress) – The vice chairman of Indian Telecom Services (ITS) presided over a consultative meeting with officials of the Forest, Environment and Wildlife Management department of Sikkim. The session was convened to explore areas of cooperation between the telecom sector and the state's environmental agencies, focusing on sustainable infrastructure and biodiversity conservation.
During the meeting, department representatives outlined current challenges in forest protection, wildlife habitat preservation, and climate resilience. ITS officials highlighted the company's interest in aligning its network expansion with ecological safeguards, proposing the use of green technologies and minimal-impact deployment.
Both sides agreed to set up a joint working group that will draft actionable recommendations and monitor implementation. The meeting underscores a growing trend of private sector engagement in environmental governance at the state level.
The consultative dialogue is expected to feed into upcoming policy reviews by the state government, aiming to balance development with the preservation of Sikkim's rich natural heritage.
During the meeting, department representatives outlined current challenges in forest protection, wildlife habitat preservation, and climate resilience. ITS officials highlighted the company's interest in aligning its network expansion with ecological safeguards, proposing the use of green technologies and minimal-impact deployment.
Both sides agreed to set up a joint working group that will draft actionable recommendations and monitor implementation. The meeting underscores a growing trend of private sector engagement in environmental governance at the state level.
The consultative dialogue is expected to feed into upcoming policy reviews by the state government, aiming to balance development with the preservation of Sikkim's rich natural heritage.