Gangtok, March 8 : A 10-member media delegation from Meghalaya arrived in Gangtok on Sunday as part of a six-day media exposure tour to Sikkim organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Shillong.
The delegation was received by officials of PIB Gangtok upon their arrival.
The exposure visit has been organised as part of PIB Shillong’s initiative to strengthen engagement with regional media and provide journalists with first-hand insights into developmental initiatives across sectors such as agriculture, horticulture, tourism, research and border area development.
During the tour, the delegation will visit several institutions and locations across the state and interact with officials and stakeholders to understand successful initiatives and best practices.
The programme includes a visit to the Spices Board India Regional Office in Gangtok, where journalists will learn about initiatives related to large cardamom cultivation, export potential and farmer support mechanisms.
The delegation will also visit the ICAR–National Research Centre for Orchids to gain insights into research and developments in floriculture, orchid conservation and agri-based livelihoods.
As part of the itinerary, the journalists will attend the Indian Orchid Festival 2026 at Pakyong, which showcases the region’s rich orchid diversity while promoting floriculture and eco-tourism.
The delegation is also scheduled to visit a Vibrant Village at Tingra to understand developmental initiatives being implemented in border areas under the Vibrant Villages Programme.
During the visit, the delegation will also make courtesy calls on the Governor and the Chief Minister of Sikkim to gain insights into the state’s governance priorities and key developmental initiatives.
The tour will also cover prominent cultural and eco-tourism destinations including Rumtek Monastery, Ban Jhakri Falls and Energy Park, and Tsomgo Lake, highlighting Sikkim’s rich cultural heritage and tourism potential.
The delegation will further visit the strategic border location of Nathu La Pass and Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandirto understand the importance of border infrastructure and the role of the armed forces in the region.
The press tour aims to enable journalists to observe the implementation of Government of India schemes and development programmes at the grassroots level, interact with beneficiaries and local communities, and gather first-hand stories and insights from the field.
