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Sikkim Tourism Wins Excellence Award for Rural & Sustainable Tourism Promotion
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🗓 06 Sep 2026, 10:48 AM
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The Sikkim Tourism Board has been awarded the Excellence Award for its initiatives in promoting rural and sustainable tourism across the state.
On Thursday, the Sikkim Tourism Board was presented with the prestigious Excellence Award for its pioneering efforts in promoting rural and sustainable tourism across the state. The award, presented by the National Tourism Promotion Council, recognizes initiatives that blend eco‑friendly practices with local community development.
The accolade highlights Sikkim’s focus on showcasing its remote villages, trekking routes, and homestay programmes, all while ensuring minimal environmental impact and maximum benefit for local residents.
Sikkim Tourism Director Dr. R. K. Sharma said the award reflects the collective work of tourism operators, village councils and government agencies working together to preserve the region’s natural heritage.
Looking ahead, the board plans to expand its rural tourism network, introduce digital booking platforms for homestays, and conduct training workshops for local entrepreneurs.
The accolade highlights Sikkim’s focus on showcasing its remote villages, trekking routes, and homestay programmes, all while ensuring minimal environmental impact and maximum benefit for local residents.
Sikkim Tourism Director Dr. R. K. Sharma said the award reflects the collective work of tourism operators, village councils and government agencies working together to preserve the region’s natural heritage.
Looking ahead, the board plans to expand its rural tourism network, introduce digital booking platforms for homestays, and conduct training workshops for local entrepreneurs.