SKM/GOV/PR/2026/13
Date: 15/01/2026
Dr. Vice President of Policy Commission from Hon'ble Governor Mr. Om Prakash Mathur at Lokbhavan, Sikkim today. Suman K. Barry paid courtesy visit.
Meanwhile his wife Mrs. Maitreyi K Berry, member Prof. Mr. Jitendra Singh Raje, Commissioner of Governor,
And State Advisor, Policy Commission (Sikkim) Major General K. Narayanan, Vice President's Personal Secretary, A Mathukumar and State Nodal Officer (Sikkim) Policy Commission, Darpajit Sengupta were also present.
Many important topics related to Sikkim were discussed on this occasion. Among these need to strengthen road and air contact, accelerate development of remote villages under Vibrant Village Scheme and pay special attention to this, providing suitable market for organic products of Sikkim, special focus on measures to promote tourism The need to give remained major. In this link, topics related to the border area were also discussed.
Hon'ble Governor specifically described road contact as the lifeline of Sikkim, depends on the tourism sector, which is the main tool of the state's livelihood. He expressed hope that the Policy Commission would take concrete steps to strengthen road contact. Similarly the solution of other issues was also emphasized, which will ensure the overall development of Sikkim.
