The Investment Roundtable discussed business avenues in Sikkim and the North East region, organised by the State Government of Sikkim and the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER).
Senior officials from the Ministry of DoNER, FICCI, EY, and Invest India discussed investment opportunities in Sikkim and the North East region. The Government of India is committed to engaging with investors through Summits and Roundtables to explore investment opportunities. Karma R. Bonpo, Secretary, Commerce & Industries Department, Government of Sikkim, and Shri. Neeraj Pradhan, Principal Chief Engineer, Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, spoke at the Roundtable in Sikkim.
They highlighted the opportunities in the state, which has a population of 6 lakhs and is well-connected with the districts, the nearest airport, and national highways. Tourism is a key area of investment in North East India, with 500 natural species and a population of 6.5 million.