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Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Calls for Sustainable Tourism and Better Connectivity at ITM 2026
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 01:41 PM
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Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang highlighted the need for eco‑friendly tourism development and improved transport links while speaking at the International Tourism Mart 2026.
Sikkim's Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang addressed delegates at the International Tourism Mart 2026, underscoring the state's commitment to sustainable tourism. He urged stakeholders to adopt eco‑friendly practices that protect the Himalayan ecosystem while promoting responsible visitor growth.
Tamang also pointed to the importance of enhancing connectivity, citing ongoing projects to upgrade road networks and improve air links to remote districts. He said better transport infrastructure will make lesser‑known destinations accessible, spreading economic benefits across the state.
The remarks align with Sikkim's broader green agenda, which seeks to balance development with conservation. State officials indicated that upcoming policies will incentivise renewable energy use in tourism facilities and support community‑based tourism models.
By linking sustainability with connectivity, the CM aims to position Sikkim as a model for responsible mountain tourism in India and the wider region.
Tamang also pointed to the importance of enhancing connectivity, citing ongoing projects to upgrade road networks and improve air links to remote districts. He said better transport infrastructure will make lesser‑known destinations accessible, spreading economic benefits across the state.
The remarks align with Sikkim's broader green agenda, which seeks to balance development with conservation. State officials indicated that upcoming policies will incentivise renewable energy use in tourism facilities and support community‑based tourism models.
By linking sustainability with connectivity, the CM aims to position Sikkim as a model for responsible mountain tourism in India and the wider region.