14/11/2025
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister and delegation arrive in Sikkim for 13th ITM
Gangtok, November 14 (IPR): The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Mr Pema Khandu, arrived at Burtuk Helipad to participate in the 13th International Tourism Mart (ITM), which is being held at Pangthang.
Ms V Vidyavathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and Mr Ajeet Bajaj, President of the Association of Adventure Tour Operators of India, also landed at Burtuk Helipad to attend the ITM.
Upon their arrival, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh and the visiting officials were received by Minister, Tourism and Civil Aviation and Commerce and Industries Department, Government of Sikkim, Mr Tshering Thendup Bhutia, along with Minister of Tourism, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Mr PD Sona, PCE-cum-Secretary, Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Government of Sikkim, Mr Neeraj Pradhan, Principal Director, Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Government of Sikkim, Mr Binod Sharma, Joint Secretary, Protocol, Home Department, Government of Sikkim, Mr Praneet Pradhan, Assistant Collector, Gangtok, Mr Bhawesh Khyalia, APO, Protocol, Home Department, Government of Sikkim, Mr Gopal Pathak, Tour Operator, Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Government of Sikkim, Mr Saurav Baraily, and officials from the State Government.
The ITM provides a forum for states to showcase tourism potential, review regional initiatives and engage with industry stakeholders. The programme includes meetings, presentations and discussions aimed at strengthening tourism links within the region.
The event is organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Government of Sikkim.
Report from DIO-GANGTOK