YUKSAM,: Yuksam-Dubdi Gram Panchayat Unit (GPU) launched its website during an event held at Yuksam Gram Prashasan Kendra on Saturday.
The website was developed with the technical support of National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore and Khangchendzonga Conservation Committee (KCC) Sikkim.
The brief launching event was attended by zilla adhakshya D.S. Limboo as the chief guest. The chief guest officially launched the website in the presence of KCC president Tshering Uden Bhutia, panchayat president Sunita Limboo, panchayat members Dhan Maya Limboo, Sabitri Chettri and Suna Hang Limboo, and KCC board member Kinzong Sherap Bhutia, alongside delegates from NIE, Singapore and local gentry.
During the launch, the KCC president provided an overview of the website's development process and its importance in the digital era. The website is expected to serve as a valuable platform for disseminating crucial information and promoting initiatives of the gram panchayats.
The event also included the presentation on a proposed biodiversity park for Yuksam, envisioned by KCC as part of an ecotourism initiative. The project envisions creating a bird paradise, eco-friendly glass cafes, botanical gardens and sustainable hiking trails. This development aims to position Yuksam as an ecotourism hub, enhancing its tourism prospects while preserving its natural heritage.
Kinzong Sherap Bhutia highlighted the proposed biodiversity park’s potential in boosting tourism and sustainability, ensuring the economic growth of Yuksam.