Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia embarks on three-day visit to Sikkim
New Delhi, May 14
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region and Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, will arrive in Sikkim on Thursday on a three-day official visit to review key infrastructure, tourism and connectivity projects across the state.
According to the scheduled itinerary, the Union Minister will land at Bagdogra Airport this evening at around 7 PM before proceeding to Namchi in South Sikkim for an overnight halt.
On May 15, Scindia will begin his engagements with a visit to Temi Tea Garden, the lone tea estate of Sikkim and one of the state's major tourist attractions. He is also scheduled to inspect the ongoing Bhaleydunga Skywalk Project in Yangang and review the progress of the ambitious tourism infrastructure project.
Later in the day, the Union Minister will attend the Sikkim Premier League at Bhaichung Stadium. Following the event, he will travel to Gangtok and visit Orchidium, the tourism and cultural attraction that was recently visited and appreciated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Sikkim tour.
On May 16, Scindia will proceed to the strategic Indo-China border area at Nathula Pass, where he is expected to inspect facilities being developed for the resumption and management of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
The Minister will review the acclimatisation centres constructed at Hangu Lake and 17th Mile for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims. The facilities were virtually inaugurated earlier by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent visit to the state. He will also inspect the under-construction parking infrastructure at Nathula, which is being developed with a capacity to accommodate nearly 1,000 vehicles to ease congestion and improve tourist management in the border region.
Later the same day, the Union Minister will attend the 51st State Day celebrations in Gangtok as the Guest of Honour.
The visit of the Union Minister is being seen as significant for Sikkim, particularly in the sectors of tourism, connectivity, border infrastructure and development of pilgrimage facilities, with several centrally-supported projects currently underway in the Himalayan state.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see proactive development work, but the timing feels a bit like political posturing ahead of state day celebrations. Still, any improvement in border infrastructure and tourism connectivity is welcome. Let's hope the funds allocated actually reach the projects.
The inspection of Nathula Pass and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra facilities is crucial. After the COVID disruptions, many pilgrims were worried about the yatra resuming. The acclimatisation centres at Hangu and 17th Mile sound promising—proper altitude management can save lives. Good move by the Ministry! 🇮🇳
As someone from the Northeast, I appreciate the attention but wish visits weren't just photo ops. The Bhaleydunga Skywalk and parking at Nathula have been in the works for years. Let's see if this time the projects get completed on schedule. Sikkim deserves better roads and connectivity first, before fancy tourist attractions.
Impressive itinerary! From a tea garden to a skywalk, SPL match, and even the border area—this is a comprehensive tour. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra infrastructure is a big deal for spiritual tourism. And Nathula parking for 1,000 vehicles? Much needed to handle the rush. Hope the visit brings lasting benefits for Sikkimese locals.
Sikkim is a jewel of India—clean, green, and peaceful. But let's not forget the environmental impact of all these infrastructure projects. The skywalk near forests, parking near sensitive border areas... Hope ecotourism principles are followed. Still, a step in the right direction if done sustainably.
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