Arunachal and Sikkim Governors Map Deeper Ties, Set Up Exchange Programmes
Parnaik cast Sikkim’s clean, organic policies as a model for collaboration across tourism, conservation, policing.
Overview
- On January 13 in Gangtok, Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik met Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur to discuss cultural, social and developmental cooperation.
- Parnaik proposed structured exchange programmes for students, young entrepreneurs and officials with a focus on horticulture and allied sectors.
- Officials highlighted potential joint work in sustainable tourism, eco-friendly infrastructure, environmental conservation, skill development and promotion of local products.
- During the visit, Parnaik praised Sikkim’s cleanliness drive and lauded the people-friendly approach of Sikkim Police as a foundation for public trust and safety.
- Drawing on his command of the 17 Mountain Division in Sikkim, Parnaik urged coordinated vigilance given the states’ sensitive international borders, while reports differ on whether the visit spans two or three days.