Gangtok, June 5: Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang extended greetings to the people of the state on World Environment Day, urging them to intensify efforts toward ecological conservation and climate action.

The governor described Sikkim as a model of harmony between nature and culture, noting that the state’s dedication to environmental protection continues to inspire the nation. He recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks, in which Sikkim was praised as the “Heaven of the East” for its eco-friendly lifestyle and environmental stewardship.

Both leaders emphasized that safeguarding the environment is essential for the state’s future, calling on citizens to reaffirm their responsibility in preserving Sikkim’s fragile ecology while advancing sustainable development.