Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Sikkim has taken a significant step in promoting border tourism by opening the strategically important Cho La and Dok La passes to tourists. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang as part of the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative. This programme, jointly supported by the Defence Ministry and the Tourism Ministry, aims to enhance public awareness about border regions, strengthen tourism infrastructure, and create livelihood opportunities for people living in remote border villages. By allowing controlled tourist access to these sensitive locations, the initiative also seeks to foster national pride and highlight the strategic importance of India’s border areas.