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Sikkim Tourism Wins Award of Excellence for Rural Sustainable Tourism at TTF Mumbai
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 02:37 AM
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Sikkim Tourism was honoured with the Award of Excellence for its rural sustainable tourism initiatives at the Travel and Tourism Fair in Mumbai, according to India Today NE.
Sikkim Tourism Department announced that it received the Award of Excellence at the Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) held in Mumbai. The accolade recognises the state's concerted efforts to promote rural and sustainable tourism.
The award highlights a range of initiatives, including community‑led homestays, eco‑trekking routes and conservation‑oriented programmes that integrate local livelihoods with environmental stewardship.
Sikkim Tourism officials accepted the award on stage, thanking the state government and local communities for their support. The recognition is expected to enhance the state's profile among domestic and international travellers seeking responsible tourism experiences.
The TTF, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, showcases best practices from across the country, and Sikkim's win underscores the growing demand for tourism models that balance growth with sustainability.
The award highlights a range of initiatives, including community‑led homestays, eco‑trekking routes and conservation‑oriented programmes that integrate local livelihoods with environmental stewardship.
Sikkim Tourism officials accepted the award on stage, thanking the state government and local communities for their support. The recognition is expected to enhance the state's profile among domestic and international travellers seeking responsible tourism experiences.
The TTF, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, showcases best practices from across the country, and Sikkim's win underscores the growing demand for tourism models that balance growth with sustainability.