GANGTOK,: Chief Minister PS Golay on Friday engaged with several key
investors and officials at his official residence here to discuss transformative
initiatives aimed at propelling Sikkim’s growth across multiple sectors.
“In a
significant meeting with senior officials from India Today, we explored a joint
initiative to commemorate 50 years of Sikkim’s integration into India. The
initiative will focus on positioning Sikkim as a premier global tourism
destination, celebrating its unique cultural and natural heritage,” shared the
Chief Minister on social media.
The Chief
Minister also held a meeting with a delegation of Tata Steel’s subsidiary JUSCO
Limited to discuss collaborations with the Gangtok Municipal Corporation for
delivering world-class municipal services. This partnership envisions elevating
urban infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life for Sikkim’s residents,
it was informed.
Similarly,
discussions with Shriram Ozone Group, known for iconic properties like Westin,
Taj Vivanta, and Marriott, centered on promoting high-end tourism in Sikkim. We
explored possibilities for luxury wedding venues, corporate event destinations,
and premium tourism experiences to create employment opportunities and drive
revenue generation, shared the Chief Minister.
With the
Ambuja Neotia Group, discussions revolved around expanding the Taj Guras Kutir
brand across Sikkim, reinforcing the State’s reputation as a luxury hospitality
hub.
Similarly,
a productive meeting with Dr. Balwinder Bajwa from EFRAC/QIMA focused on
empowering local farmers through value addition initiatives and enhancing
Sikkim’s capabilities in water, food, and medicine quality testing to meet
global standards.
These
collaborative efforts are poised to deliver substantial growth in tourism,
hospitality, agriculture, and urban development, contributing to Sikkim’s
long-term prosperity, added the Chief Minister.
The
meetings were attended by Gangtok Mayor NB Chettri, deputy Mayor Tshering
Palden Bhutia, chief administrator VB Pathak, chief secretary R Telang, CMO
principal secretary Dr. SD Dhakal, and OSD Sunil Saraogi, whose insights and
support were invaluable in steering these initiatives.
