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Army-Backed Women-Run Cafe at 13,000 Feet Near Baba Harbhajan Shrine in Sikkim

The Indian Army has established an all-women-operated cafe at 13,000 feet near the Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple in East Sikkim. The initiative is part of the Army's "Ranbhoomi Darshan" program to promote tourism and socio-economic development in border areas. The cafe, run by a local women's team, aims to boost livelihood opportunities and sustainable tourism in the remote mountainous region. The project highlights military-civil partnership and the Army's commitment to inclusive growth and citizen outreach in the northeast.

Key Points: Women-Run Cafe at 13,000 Feet Near Baba Harbhajan Shrine in Sikkim

  • Women-run cafe at 13,000 feet near Baba Harbhajan Shrine in East Sikkim
  • Part of Army's "Ranbhoomi Darshan" initiative for border tourism
  • Facilitated by Trishakti Corps with civil administration
  • Boosts livelihood and sustainable tourism in remote mountainous region
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Army backs women-run cafe at 13,000 feet near Baba Harbhajan Shrine in Sikkim

Indian Army facilitates all-women cafe at 13,000 ft near Baba Harbhajan Shrine in Sikkim, boosting women empowerment, border tourism, and livelihoods.

"The initiative reflects resilience, entrepreneurship and self-reliance among women in high-altitude border villages - Army officials"

Gangtok, May 11

In a significant push towards women empowerment and border tourism, the Indian Army has facilitated the establishment of an all-women operated cafe at an altitude of 13,000 feet near the famed Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple in East Sikkim, officials said.

The cafe, located close to one of the most visited high-altitude tourist and pilgrimage destinations in the state, has been set up under the Indian Army's broader "Ranbhoomi Darshan" initiative aimed at promoting tourism and socio-economic development in strategically important border areas.

According to a press release issued by the Army's Defence Public Relations Office at Guwahati on Sunday, the initiative was conceptualised and facilitated by the Trishakti Corps in coordination with the civil administration and local stakeholders.

Operated entirely by a local women's team, the cafe is expected to provide a major boost to livelihood opportunities in the remote mountainous region while improving amenities for tourists visiting the Baba Harbhajan Singh Shrine.

Officials said the initiative reflects resilience, entrepreneurship and self-reliance among women in high-altitude border villages, while also contributing to sustainable tourism in East Sikkim.

The Army said the project seeks to integrate tourism promotion with livelihood generation, thereby enabling economic empowerment for women residing in remote communities that often face limited employment avenues due to harsh terrain and weather conditions.

Apart from serving visitors travelling to the shrine, the cafe is also expected to strengthen local participation in tourism-linked economic activities and encourage greater tourist inflow to the region.

The initiative further highlights the growing military-civil partnership in border areas, with the Indian Army continuing to undertake developmental and community-oriented programmes alongside its operational responsibilities.

Officials added that such efforts reinforce the Army's commitment towards inclusive growth, citizen outreach, and strengthening ties with border communities in the northeastern region.

- IANS

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Priya S
This is the kind of news that warms the heart. Ranbhoomi Darshan is a fantastic concept—turning border areas into tourist destinations while empowering local women. Sikkim's natural beauty combined with such initiatives will boost livelihoods. Kudos to the Army and the civil administration! 👏
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Vikram M
Good initiative, but I hope the cafe stays viable through the harsh winters. Many high-altitude tourism projects start with great fanfare but fade due to lack of sustainable planning. The Army should ensure year-round support and maintenance. Still, a step in the right direction for women empowerment.
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James A
As someone who's visited Sikkim, I can attest to the incredible spirit of the local people. This cafe near Baba Harbhajan's shrine is a beautiful idea. The Army's role in fostering community development in such remote areas is commendable. Hope to visit and support these brave women soon! ☕
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Sneha F
This is empowering, no doubt, but let's not ignore the challenges these women will face—extreme weather, isolation, and managing a business at such an altitude. The Army's support is crucial, but we also need the government to ensure infrastructure like roads and communication remain reliable. Still, big respect for their courage! 🌟

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