The 4th International Tourism Mart (ITM) has been inaugurated in Gangtok, Sikkim. The ITM has been organized by the Union Ministry of Tourism in association with the North Eastern States and the state of West Bengal. It has been inaugurated by the Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge), Culture (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, along with the Chief Minister of Sikkim, Pawan Chamling.
Dr. Mahesh Sharma appreciated the fact that Sikkim is soon going to become the first 100% organic state in the country. The Prime Minister will declare Sikkim as a full organic state on his visit to the state next year in January 2016. Dr Mahesh Sharma praised the cleanliness and ‘no smoking drive’ of the Sikkim Government and said that the state has all the potential to become an ideal tourist state.
Tourism Mart
- This 4th International Tourism Mart 2015, spread over three days is seeing participation of fifty two (52) international delegates comprising of tour operators and media persons from 23 countries.
- These delegates are from Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, UK, USA and Vietnam.
- This mart also has participation of 71 tour operators from eight north eastern States and West Bengal besides domestic buyers (tour operators) from different regions of the country.
Facts About Sikkhim
- As per Census 2011, Sikkim has the lowest population among all the Indian states. In terms of land area, it is the second smallest Indian state.
- The world’s third highest mountain, Khangchendzonga, regarded as the guardian deity of Sikkim.
- Gangtok is its Capital City. Largest City of Sikkim is also Gangtok.
- Predominant Religions in Sikkim are Hinduism and Vajrayana Buddhism.
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