Scindia Reviews Sikkim Projects, Boosts Tourism and Sports Infrastructure

On the second day of his official visit to Sikkim, Scindia visited the under-construction Khangchendzonga Sikkim State University at Tarku in Namchi, which is being developed as the state's first university campus.​

Spread across 28 acres, the project has received financial support from the North Eastern Council under the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region.​

Officials informed the Minister that the university is expected to accommodate over 1,500 students after completion.​

During the inspection, Scindia reviewed the progress of the administrative block and other infrastructure works and suggested incorporating more greenery and natural elements in line with Sikkim's ecological character.​

The Union Minister later visited the famed Temi Tea Garden and its tea processing unit, where he interacted with tea workers and officials.​

He reviewed the production and packaging processes and discussed the estate's export potential and its transition to liquefied petroleum gas-based manufacturing to reduce carbon residue.​

Scindia, who conversed fluently in Nepali with tea workers, was also informed about efforts to secure a Geographical Indication tag for Temi tea.​

The Minister also visited the Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure and Eco Tourism and reviewed the proposed Namchi-Temi-Ravangla tourism circuit being developed with support from the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.​

Later, Scindia attended the semi-final match of the fourth edition of the Sikkim Premier League at the Bhaichung Stadium in Namchi, where he highlighted PM Modi's vision to transform the Northeast into a major sporting hub.​

The Union Minister also reviewed the ambitious Bhuleydunga Skywalk Project, being developed under the Prime Minister's Development Initiative for the North East Region, at a cost of Rs 220 crore.​

Officials said the 240-metre circular glass skywalk, proposed at an elevation of 3,200 metres, is expected to become the world's highest skywalk upon completion.​

- IANS