Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DONER) and Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, has embarked on a three-day visit to Sikkim to review ongoing projects in tourism, connectivity, and border infrastructure.

Scindia arrived at Bagdogra Airport on Thursday evening before traveling to Namchi in South Sikkim for an overnight halt. His engagements begin on May 15 with a tour of Temi Tea Garden, the state’s only tea estate and a prominent tourist destination. He will also inspect the Bhaleydunga Skywalk Project in Yangang, a major tourism initiative currently under development. Later in the day, the Minister is scheduled to attend the Sikkim Premier League at Bhaichung Stadium and visit Orchidium in Gangtok, a cultural attraction recently commended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

On May 16, Scindia will proceed to Nathula Pass on the Indo-China border to assess facilities being prepared for the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. His review will cover acclimatisation centres at Hangu Lake and 17th Mile, which were virtually inaugurated by the Prime Minister during his recent visit. He will also inspect the large-scale parking infrastructure under construction at Nathula, designed to accommodate nearly 1,000 vehicles to ease congestion in the border region. In the evening, Scindia will serve as Guest of Honour at the 51st State Day celebrations in Gangtok.

The visit is regarded as significant for Sikkim, with centrally-supported projects aimed at strengthening tourism, improving connectivity, and enhancing pilgrimage facilities across the Himalayan state.