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GOVERNMENT OF SIKKIM

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM & CIVIL AVIATION

GANGTOK

ANNUAL REPORT2013 -14

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CONTENTS Page No.

1 Introduction and Overview 3

2 Tourism Department & its Functions 4

3 Development of Tourism Infrastructure 5

4 Information and Publicity 8

5 Rural Tourism / Homestay 20

6 Assets 20

7 Hospitality 21

8 Statistical Cell 22

9 Information Technology 23

10 Adventure Tourism 23

11 Permit 24

12 Land Records 25

13 Asian Development Bank 26

14 Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure & Eco—tourism ,Chemchey

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15 Institute of Hotel Management , 30

16 Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation 32

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1. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

1.1 Tourism has now gained universal acceptance as a potent engine for inclusive socio-economic development. It has become one of the important sectors for Sikkim and in a short period oftime the state has witnessed steady growth in this sector. The number of domestic as well as foreigntourists visiting Sikkim is increasing every year, which indicates that more and more tourists of differentinterest and ages are showing keen interests to visit Sikkim every year. The geographical biodiversityand different species of flora and fauna, sublime and paranomic natural beauty, rich cultural heritage,inherent hospitality of its people has contributed for the steady growth in the tourism sector during thelast few years. The state government has formulated different plans and policies for safeguarding andpreserving the natural beauty that is abundance in Sikkim. The programs of the government such asten minutes to earth, green mission, organic cultivation etc has contributed greatly to preserve thefragile ecology of the State due to which Sikkim is one of the cleanest states in the country today.

1.2 It is a matter of great pride and opportunity to know that Sikkim has been named as bestregion to visit in 2014 by a leading global travel guide Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2014has a list of top ten destinations in different categories such as best countries to visit, best regions tovisit, best cities to visit and other guiding list for travel during 2014. The Lonely Planet has praised thenatural beauty, the mountains, monasteries and the sikkimese cuisines. It notes that organic farming isthe new mantra in Sikkim and is promoted in a big way.

1.3 The year 2013-14 witnessed a growth of 70.22% & 2.33 % in foreign and domestictourist respectively with respect to 2012-13. It is pertinent to mention here that the number of touristvisiting Sikkim is less during winter and rainy season. To help Sikkim grow as 365 days touristdestination different programs and activities are conducted periodically to attract more tourist duringthe lean season. One such activity carried out by the Department is organization of Winter Festivalduring December 2013. The impact of this festival was instantaneous, which was evident from thenumber of tourist visited during that period. Besides, Ministry of Tourism, has launched a programcalled 777 Days Incredible Indian Himalayas Campaign. India has not been able to sell Himalayas asproduct to the world. The Himalayas spread in six different states of India and Sikkim is one of them.Therefore, this campaign is expected to boost tourism in Sikkim in the future.

1.4 Development of quality tourism infrastructure at tourist destinations and circuit is importantfor unhindered growth of tourism sector. The State Government has taken up many projects fromdifferent funding agencies as well as from its own resources to meet the gap of rapid demand offacilities . For equal distribution of resources and to maintain growth across different sections ofpopulation variety of schemes and projects have been undertaken and are in the pipeline for the future.As mentioned above, the project of the magnitude of over Rs. 500.00 Crores such as Sky Walk atBhaleydhunga to small projects such as Homestays are being implemented to benefit to differentsections of the population and tap all sources of tourism potential. The outcome of the Homestayschemes is very effective since the rural masses are directly involved in implementation and operationof such schemes. It is expected that once the Homestays are fully operational the economy of the ruralmasses will improve and the unemployed people of the rural areas will get job to earn their livelihood.

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1.5 At present the tourist season is considered from April to June and from September to midNovember only. In order to promote Sikkim as 365 days destination it was necessary to explore uniquetourism products to attract tourists during the lean season. Niche tourism products like Adventure,Wellness, Golf Meeting Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions, Eco-Tourism and film tourism whichhave been identified by the Ministry of Tourism for development and promotion of tourism is feasiblefor states like Sikkim due to its geographical condition and natural beauties.

1.6 Apart from development of infrastructure, the Tourism Department is imparting trainings todifferent categories of people required for providing services to the tourism sector. The Department isreceiving funds from Ministry of Tourism as well as from the State Government for such activities.

2. 0 Tourism Department and its functions.

2.1 The Organisation

Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Government of Sikkim is the nodal agency to formulatepolicies and programs for the development and promotion of tourism in the state of Sikkim. TheDepartment is headed by the Secretary who is assisted by different levels of officers and staff. Thehead Office of the Department was earlier at M.G.Marg, Gangtok which has now been shifted tothe new building constructed at Tadong. To facilitate the tourists coming to Sikkim offices are setup at Siliguri, Kolkata and New Delhi outside the State. Besides Tourist Information Centers arealso located at Namchi, Pelling, Jorethang, Mangan , Rangpo , Lachen, Rabong , Damthang ,Bagdogra , Darjeeling and New Jalpaiguri. The different sections such as Administration Section,Engineering Section, Accounts Section, Information and Publicity Section, Rural Tourism &Homestays, Assets, Hospitality, Statistical Cell, Information and Technology, Adventure Cell,Permit Cell, Land Registration Cell have been established to look after works of their respectivesections. Besides Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation a Public Sector undertaking is alsounder the charge of Tourism & Civil Aviation Department, Government of Sikkim. The Institute ofHotel Management, Rumtek is also under the Tourism & Civil Aviation Department.

During the period under report promotions of the officers and staff have been granted andthe details are appended at Annexure-I. One Deputy Director Ms. Shova Lama posted at TourismOffice, New Delhi and one Driver Mr. Jiwan Gajmer posted at Head Office has been awarded theState Meritorious Award on the occasion of Republic Day 2014.

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3.0 Development of Tourism Infrastructure.

3.1 The number of tourists both domestic and foreigners visiting Sikkim are increasing everyyear due to which there is growing pressure on the existing infrastructure. Therefore, augmentationof quality tourism infrastructure is essential. With the financial assistance extended by Ministry ofTourism Department, Government of India, a number of schemes have been implemented atdifferent Tourist Destination and Circuits spread across the state to meet the requirement onannual basis. Besides, the assistance from Ministry of Tourism, the State Government alsoprovides funds for taking of infrastructure development at Tourist Destination and Circuits.

New Head Office Building of Tourism & Civil Aviation Department, Govt. of Sikkim.

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3.2 Namchi - Samdruptse Ropeway.

This is one of the spillover projects of 11th Plan and 80% of the project has beencompleted physically till the end of financial year 2013-14.The total length of the Ropeway is2.718 km and is divided into two sections i.e. section-I, running from Namchi PWD Dakbungalow toRock Garden and the section-II running from Rock Garden to Samdruptse where the world’s talleststatue of Guru Padmasambhava exists. The section-2 of the ropeway has become operationalsince January 2014. The revised cost of this project is ` 44.00 Crores and the both the sections ofthe ropeway is expected to be completed by end of 2014.

Ropeway Cabin being manufactured by M/S. Gangloff, Switzerland

Ropeway Cabin transported from Switzerland

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Trail run of Namchi Ropeway Section II ( Rock Garden to Samduptse )

3.3 List of Schemes sanctioned by Ministry of Tourism during 2013-14

During 2013-14, 14 projects have been identified by the Tourism & Civil AviationDepartment, Government of Sikkim for according approval and sanction by the Ministry of Tourism,Government of India. All the 14 projects amounting to ……… has been considered andaccorded sanction by the Ministry and necessary action has already been initiated to implementthe same. The details of these projects are appended at Annexure – II.

3.4 List of Schemes Completed during 2013-14

During 2013-14, 13 projects funded by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India havebeen completed .Similarly one project under TSP and seven projects taken up under Border AreaDevelopment Program (BADP) have been completed.

3.5 Skywalk Project

The Skywalk Project at Bhaleydhunga has been conceived to showcase the eco- tourismpotential of the State. The theme of the project is “Explore, Admire and Preserve the Nature”.The project is being implemented under funding from 13th Finance Commission and the site islocated at Bhaleydhunga at Mainam in South Sikkim. The Department has already acquired theland required for this project and necessary clearances are being obtained. The project is dividedinto three sections :

a. Development of Skywalk at Bhaleydhunga

b. Passenger Ropeway from Dhapper to Bhaleydhunga and

c. Creation of Support Facilities at Upper Dhapper, Lower Dhapper , Selemthang,

Gufadara and Yangyang in South Sikkim.

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3.6 New Projects submitted during 2013-14 and retained by Ministry of Tourism forimplementation during 2014-15.

a. Mega Circuit - Development of Mega Circuit linking Rangpo ( Entry) – Rorathang - Rhencok –Rongoli- Phadamchen – Zoluk – Kubuk- Baba Mandir- Sherathang – Gangtok – Kabi – Phodong –Labrang – Mangan – Tong – Chungthang- Lachen- Lachung – Gangtok ( exit )

b. Large Revenue Generating Projects – the project in principle has been accepted by the Ministry ofTourism, Govt. of India. The preliminary survey etc. has been initiated by the Department forimplementation.

c. Circuit Development -

(i) Development of Tourist Circuit along Chungthang-Lachung-Yumthang in North Sikkim.

(ii) Development of Tourist Circuit along Chiyadara-Phalidara-Phongla-Mellidara-Yangyang inSouth Sikkim.

(iii) Development of Tourist Circuit along Penlong-Rakdong-Tintek-Tumin-Khamdong-Samdong-Sang-Ranka-Sichey-Ranipool-Pakyong-Rorathang in East Sikkim.

(iv) Development of Tourist Circuit along Mangley, Sripatam, Lingmoo, Lingee, Makha in SouthSikkim.

d. Destination Development

(i) Development of Tourist Infrastructure at Majhitar in south Sikkim.

(ii) Development of Tourist Destination at Lingdem Hotspring, Seven sisters falls & Rok Sok inNorth Sikkim.

(iii) Development of Tourist Development at Mangley, South Sikkim.

(iv) Development of Tourist Destination at Pelling in West Sikkim.

4.0 Information & Publicity

4.1 Publicity and marketing is backbone of any business. Therefore, Information, Publicity andMarketing play an important role to promote tourism and create social awareness through the printand electronic media. The Tourism & Civil Aviation Department has a special Cell calledInformation and Publicity Section to deal with this business. The various activities being carried outby this Cell are as highlighted below:-

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a. Designing and production of information materials which include brochures, posters, banners,promotional CDs

b. Designing of advertisement materials for release in travel magazines, in-flight magazines and otherreputed newspapers

c. Advertisement through electronic media during major tourism eventsd. Providing inputs for official website updatese. Preparation of applications for National Tourism Awards which is conferred annually by Ministry of

Tourism, Government of India as well as other awards which are conferred by reputed travelmagazines

f. Preparation of write ups for National Tourism Award Handbooksg. Organizing tourism related fairs, festivals and events both within and outside the Stateh. Organizing Familiarization Tours (Fam Tour) for domestic and international tour operators and

travel writersi. Coordinate with production houses for filming in Sikkimj. Coordinate with tourism stakeholders for marketing and promotion of tourism

3.2 During the year 2013 – 14 following activities were undertaken:

A. Release of advertisements

1. Advertisement was released in TTJ Magazine which was distributed during ITB, Berlin 2014

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Above - Cover page of the Travel Trade Journal – (March 2014 ITB Supplement) which wasreleased during ITB- Berlin 2014.

Below - Advertisement published on Sikkim Tourism – Travel Trade Journal March 2014 – ITBSupplement.

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Below -Article published on Sikkim (Travel Trade Journal – March 2014 –ITB Supplement)

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2. Advertisement through ABP News channel

Promotional advertisement was broadcast through national channel ABP News channel for publicity ofSikkim Winter Carnival.

B. Production of Publicity Materials:

Promotional CD for distribution during International Tourism Mart, Tawang 2013.

C. Fairs & Festivals organized within the State:

World Tourism Day 27 September, 2013World Tourism Day with the theme ‘Tourism & Water” was celebrated on 27th September 2013.Graced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister as the Chief Guest, the program was marked by PowerPointpresentations by various departments and organizations on the World Tourism Day theme andother aspects of tourism in Sikkim. As previous years the program was witnessed by distribution ofTourism Awards to various tourism stakeholders.

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Cherry Tea Festival 15 – 17 November, 2013The festival was organized to promote Sikkim (Temi) tea globally and to promote new destinations in andaround South District as well.

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Sikkim Winter Carnival 22 – 24 December, 2013With an aim to promote Sikkim as all season tourist destination, the event witnessed adventureactivities like paragliding, mountain biking, white water rafting ,rock climbing, half marathon, culturalprogrammes, ethnic fashion show, exhibition and sale of local handicrafts, cuisine, floricultureproducts, photo exhibitions and exhibition of butter sculpture.

Above- Promotional logo of the Sikkim Winter Carnival -2013.

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(Above) – Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim along with Hon’ble Chief Minister & Hon’ble Tourism Ministerduring the inauguration of Sikkim Winter Carnival 2013 at MG Marg,Gangtok.

Above- Tourism & Civil Aviation Minister Shri Bhim Dhungel participating in Rock Climbing eventduring Sikkim Winter Carnival 2014.

Above –Department officers with SAMA members and student participants at Rock Climbing venueduring Sikkim Winter Carnival -2014.

D. Some of the important tourism Events outside the State:

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1. South Asian Travel &Tourism Exposition, New Delhi

2. North East Festival, New Delhi

3. India International Tourism Mart, Mumbai 2014.

Above – Officers of the Department at India International Tourism Mart, Mumbai 2014

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4.3 International Tourism Mart, Arunachal Pradesh

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India organized International Tourism Mart at Tawang in ArunachalPradesh from 18-20 October 2013 for promotion of tourism in the North –East region. The Hon’ble Ministerfor Tourism & Civil Aviation along with the officers of the Department attended the event. The Departmentshowcased the tourism products of the state through a PowerPoint presentation.

The Department also invited delegates comprising of 4 foreign National from the following countries-Thailand Japan and United Kingdom for a familiarization tour of the State.

Above - Tourism & Civil Aviation Minister Shri Bhim Dhungel with the Chief Minister of ArunachalPradesh in Sikkim stall during ITM –Tawang.

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Secretary Tourism & Civil Aviation ShriC.Zangpo with the Secretary Ministry ofTourism, Government of India, Shri ParvezDewan during ITM – Tawang -2014.

Above – Mrs. Leepandi Targain, Deputy Director, Tourism & Civil Aviation presenting thePowerPoint presentation on Sikkim Tourism during ITM –Tawang 2014.

4.4 ITB Berlin:

ITB Berlin is one of the premier travel marts held annually. The Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India,provides free space for all north east States for promotion of tourism. This year the State was representedby officers of the Tourism Department and STDC.

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E. National Tourism Award in the category Best Rural Tourism Project was conferred to Sikkim byMinistry of Tourism, Government of India.

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5.0 Rural Tourism & Homestay

5.1 The concept of rural tourism and homestay tourism is prevalent all over the world sincemany decades and the same has recently been introduced in the state of Sikkim by few localgroups and has shown tremendous result. The purpose of the rural tourism is to create jobopportunities for the rural masses. Sikkim being hilly terrain and surrounded by beautiful mountainsand peace loving people has great potential in rural tourism. The number of tourists preferring tostay in the villages is on the rise. In view of the fact, the state government has sanctioned 718Homestays during 2012-13 and 2013-14 . Out of which 278 Homestays have been taken up during2013-14 under 13th Finance Commission. The basic concept of rural tourism is to let one or morerooms in the existing rural houses to use as accommodation for tourists who will stay with them.

5.2 Capacity Building for Homestay beneficiaries

Under the programme of homestay tourism implemented under 13th Finance Commissionit is proposed to train one beneficiary of such homestay by orgainising Capacity Building Training,Awareness Programme , Exposure Trip etc. The training programme has been conducted asshown below :-

a. Capacity building training for Homestay beneficiaries.

Total 2012-13 2013 -14 To be completed718 356 354 08

b. Exposure Trips for Homestay beneficiaries

Total 2013 -14 To be completed718 579 139

6.0 Assets Section

6.1 To maintain the records of assets created by the department, a section by the nameAssets Section has been established. The role and function of this section is to maintain records ofthe assets of the Department. The Assets are mainly Hotels, Cafeteria, Wayside Amenities,Resting Shed, Yatri Niwas, Pilgrimage Hut, Trekkers Hut, Parking yard, Shopping Complex etc.The department does not have the man power to run these properties on its own. Therefore, thesame is leased out to interested local parties through bidding as per the laid down norms. Duringthe year 2013-14 total rent collected by the department by leasing out this properties amounts to `.35,65,909/- ( Rupees thirty five lakhs sixty five thousand nine hundred and nine ) only.

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7.0 Hospitality

7.1 The function of hospitality Section to look after the registration and renewal of registrationof Hotels, Travel Agency, Tourist Guide, Out Door Photographers , Restaurant and Homestayunder the Sikkim Registration of Tourist Trade Act 1998. The details of the revenue collectedthrough registration and renewal is as mentioned below:-

The total number of Registration during 2013-14.

Sl. No. East West North South Total1 Hotel 5 3 1 7 162 Travel Agent 76 12 Nil 4 923 Restaurant Nil Nil Nil 6 064 Tourist

Guide/Outdoorphotographer

2 Nil Nil 22 24

5 Hotel registrationat project level

- - - - 12

6 Noc to Law Deptt. - - - - 05

7 Home stay(provisional)

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Total 181

REVENUE 1st April, 2013 – 31st MARCH, 2014

MONTH AMOUNTAPRIL Rs. 53,800/-

MAY Rs. 30,200/-

JUNE Rs. 26,550/-

JULY Rs. 29,650/-

AUGUST Rs. 30,150/-

SEPTEMBER Rs. 48,600/-

OCTOBER Rs. 1,04,550/-

NOVEMBER Rs. 31,550/-

DECEMBER Rs. 15,000/-

JANUARY Rs. 21,500/-

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FEBRUARY Rs. 29,000/-

MARCH Rs. 20,500/-

Details of Revenue Collection forwarded by TICNamchi (from renewal of registration )

Rs. 11,500/-

Details of Revenue Collection forwarded by TICPelling (from renewal of registration )

Rs. 6000/-

Details of Revenue Collection forwarded by NorthDistrict (from renewal of registration )

Nil

GRAND TOTAL Rs. 4, 58,550/- (Rupees four lakhsfifty eight thousand five hundredfifty) only.

8.0 Statistical Cell

8.1 The Statistical Cell of the department is responsible for collection, compilation anddissemination of information on various aspects of inbound, outbound and domestic tourist inSikkim. The data collected by this cell includes the number of domestic and foreign tourist visitingSikkim every year. The statistics collected by this cell plays a vital role for formulation of policiesand programmes for development of tourism in the State. The data, thus collected by this cell hasalso to be furnished to the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, time to time for formulation of policiesand programmes for the development of tourism at the national level. The Ministry of Tourism,Govt. of India provides financial assistance to State Governments / UT administrations forimplementation of various Centre Sponsored Schemes related to tourism development based onthe statistics, survey and studies conducted by it. Therefore, datas collected by the Statistical Cellis equally important for availing central assistance.

The tourist arrival trend over the last five financial year is as depicted as under:-

Year Domestic tourist Foreign tourist Total

2009-10 642525 18706 6612312010-11 706275 20772 7270472011-12 500482 26530 5270122012-13 564777 23624 5884012013-14 577991 40213 618204

From the data furnished above it is evident that the number of foreign touristvisiting Sikkim has increased by more than 100% which is good sign as this will contributein the country’s foreign exchange earnings.

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9.0 Information and Technology

9.1 Information and Technology plays a vital role in day today functioning of everyorganization. The Government of Sikkim is planning to introduce e-governance in the State foreffective and good governance. In order to comply with the government’s programs in this field thedepartment has initiated several steps to move in this direction. One such activity being carried outby the department is establishment of Information and Technology Cell with the necessary manpower in place. To begin with, the department has developed a web portal of Sikkim tourismcatering to many aspects of tourism, such as advertisement of Hotels, Restaurants and TravelAgents to facilitate the tourists visiting Sikkim. The information made available on the website helpstourists intending to visit Sikkim, get all the necessary information about the places they would liketo visit. Besides, the department has started e-tendering of all the works / projects. In brief, all theinformation’s about the Tourism & Civil Aviation Department would be made available on thiswebsite in the near future. The department is also making an effort to issue permits for visitingrestricted area and Inner Line Permit on line through this web portal in the near future.

10.0 Adventure Cell

10.1 The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has taken initiatives of identifying,diversifying, development and promoting niche products of tourism industry. This is done in orderto overcome the aspect of “seasonality” and to promote India as 365 days destination, attracttourist with specific interest and to ensure repeat visits for the unit products in which India hascomparative advantage. A number of niche products have been identified by the Ministry. Theproducts such as adventure, wellness, golf, MICE, eco-tourism and film tourism can besuccessfully implemented in Sikkim as a state has resource for such activities in abundance. TheAdventure Cell of the Department is actively engaged in exploring areas where these schemes canbe implemented.

Highlights of some of the major initiatives of the department in adventure sector is asreflected below:-

1. Reece of soft trekking route from Ganesh Tok to Tashi View Point.2. Awareness and Sensitization programs organized for tourism stakeholder under the

BADP Scheme.3. Conducted adventure sports during the Sikkim Winter Carnival 2013.4. Promotion of Paragliding & Mountain Biking.5. Prepared draft notification on Adventure Sports Guidelines.6. Streamlined Yak Joy rides at Tsomgo Lake area.7. Introduction & Promotion of Rock Climbing and Traversing at Bakthang Falls.8. Feasibility study of adventure sports in some of the Village tourism projects

undertaken.

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9. Actively participated in rescue operations during road accidents in North Sikkim andNathula route.

10. Issue of Trekking and mountaineering expedition permit.

11.0 Permit Cell

11.1 Sikkim being a border state with Tibet in the North, Nepal in the West and Bhutan in theEast, has certain regulations for the tourist visiting Sikkim. There are number of places of touristinterest which are restricted as per the regulations and the tourists intending to visit these placeshave to take prior permit from the State Government. The Tourism & Civil Aviation Department tocater to such needs has special cell called Permit Cell from which the tourist can avail necessarypermits through registered Travel Agents. Since, many of these restricted areas falls in remote andscarcely populated areas , the safety of the tourist is important and this cell besides issue of permitalso actively engaged in awareness driving campaign both for tour operators as well as the touristfor safety and cleanliness of the area.

The permits to visit these restricted areas are issued on payment basis, due to whichcertain revenue is also generated through this cell. The Travel Agents are classified according totheir capacity and the permits are allowed according to their classification for number of tourists perday. The details and the revenue generated by this cell during 2013-14 is as reflected below:-

Grade (A) = 7 permit per day for 24 travel agents

Grade (B) = 2 permit per day for 12 travel agents

Grade (C) =3 permit per day for 17 travel agents

Grade (D) = 48 permit per day for 472 travel agents

Revenue generated from Nathula = Rs. 1, 03, 68,000

No of vehicle that plied to Nathula = 9940 nos

No of tourists who visited Nathula = 51840 nos

Nominal fee of Rs 50/- per person charged for issuing permit for Yumthang &Tsomgo to foreigners through the SBS under the Tourism Head 1452 Tourism 800/ others hasbeen approved and notified.

Revenue generated from Tsomgo (Foreigners) : Rs. 1, 13, 250/-

Revenue generated from North Sikkim (Foreign) : Rs. 29,650/-

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REVENUE COLLECTED AND DEPOSITED BY PERMIT CELL FOR NATHULA

W.e.f APRIL 2013 to MARCH 2014

Slno

Month total revenuecollected &deposited

Totalno.ofpermitissued

Nathuladay

Roadblocked

1. APRIL 4,12,800/- 5 DAYS 10 DAYS 15DAYS

2. MAY 16,19,000/- 17DAYS 10 DAYS 15DAYS

3. JUNE 16,16,400/- 17DAYS 10 DAYS 15DAYS

4. JULY 2,40,000/- 20DAYS 10 DAYS 15DAYS

5. AUGUST 1,44,000/- 19DAYS 10 DAYS 15DAYS

6. SEPTEMBER 5,88,700/- 20DAYS 10 DAYS 15DAYS

7. OCTOBER 16,64,000/- 20DAYS 10 DAYS 15DAYS

8. NOVEMBER 11,26,800/- 18DAYS 10 DAYS 15DAYS

9. DECEMBER 7,69,200/- 14DAYS 10 DAYS 15DAYS

10. JANUARY 7,14,600 21DAYS 10 DAYS 15DAYS

11. FEBRUARY 72,400 13DAYS 10 DAYS 15DAYS

12 MARCH 14,00,200/- 18DAYS 10 DAYS 15DAYS

TOTAL 1,03,68,100/-

12.0 Land Registration Section.

12.1 Sikkim being a hilly and rugged terrain land for infrastructure development is limited. Forthe development of tourist circuits and destinations the Department has acquired land from generalpublic as well as from the government i.e. forest land. The details of the land acquired by thedepartment are maintained by Land Registration Section.

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13.0 Asian Development Bank Funded Projects.

13.1 The Tourism and Civil Aviation has undertaken 16 numbers of projects under AsianDevelopment Bank funding. It is pertinent to mention here that ADB had selected South Asiancountries such as Nepal, India, Bhutan, Srilanka and Bangladesh for undertaking variousdevelopment projects from the ADB funding under South Asia Sub-regional CorporationProgramme. (SASEC). Sikkim being the biodiversity hot spot and potential place environmentallyresponsible tourism sector, the strategic development plan for Sikkim is based on the principle ofconservation of environmentally sensitive and culturally sustainable tourism product to contribute topoverty elimination and socio economic upliftment of the large cross section of the people. Further,development of Buddhist Circuits and eco – tourism in harmony with nature and culture of Sikkimare also the primary themes envisaged in the tourism development strategy of Sikkim. The totalfund earmark for ADB project is to the tune of $ 28 million ( ` 134.04 cr) as per pre loan negotiatedrate. The pattern of funding would be 70:30 which means the state share comes to USD 8 million( ` 38.98 Cr.) as per the pre loan negotiated rate.

The various projects and the present status of these projects are as given below :-

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NAME OF THE SUB PROJECT TOTALCOST

STATUS

I Strengthening & upgrading Ranka Sajongrd in e Sikkim(9km)

149.60 Work under progress

2 Widening & strengthening of rd sectionsin W Sikkim


3 Strengthening & upgrading rd fromDamthang to IHCAE at Chemchey in SSikkim


4 Infrastructural dev of IHCAE atChemchey S Sikkim.

159.26 Notice to proceed has been issued tocontractors

5 Provision of basic sevices in base campat Yuksom in W Sikkim

21.73 Financial bid evaluation reportsubmittedPeriod of completion 24 months

6 Procurement of equipments & trg aidsfor IHCAE at Chemchey in s Sikkim

112.65 Technical bid evaluation report (tber)under preparation

7 Tourism marketting & promotion plan 107.73 Proposal submitted to ADB for orconcurrence

8 Dev of village tourism in Raj MinduDamthang & Uttaray

29.23 Draft detailed engineering design,project preparation completed anddraft DPR submitted for approvalLikely date of completion Dec, 2015

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9 Imprv.works in Guru Padma sambhawastatue complex at Samdruptse in SSikkim

- Project dropped as approved by SLSC

10 Impv & upgradation of env &infrastructural dev of Rumtek monasterycomplex & Shanti view point in E Sikkim


11 Env. Upgradation of khecheopari lakeprecinct at W Sikkim


12 Impv of Singalila trekking trail &provision of basic amenities in w sikkim

- Project dropped as approved bySLSC

13 Const. Of car parking for Rumtekmonastery in East Sikkim


14 Project management design &supervision consultants

108.54 In progressPeriod of completion till 16th Aug 2014

15 Consultants for operationalizationplanning & curriculum design

6.44 In progress

16 Consultants for capacity dev & fosteringcommunity participation

9.63 In progress

14.0 Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure and Ecotourism , Chemchey.

2nd Basic Mountaineering Course “Trainees” - Torifulay Base Camp -14,200 ( West Sikkim)

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6.44 In progress


9.63 In progress



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6.44 In progress


9.63 In progress



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IHCAE Institute campus, Chemchey, South Sikkim

14.1 Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure & Ecotourism, Chemchey

Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure & Ecotourism (IHCAE) Institute is initiated in theyear 2009 by the State Government for introducing various activities relating to adventure tourismand mountaineering activities. The institute is one of its kinds in the entire north eastern region andis situated at Chemchey Village, South Sikkim at an altitude of 6582 ft covering an area of 21.2acre.

14.2. IHCAE –Adventure tourism curriculum

Trekking a) Low Altitude b) High Altitude 7 to 12 days Rock climbing Obstacle course Adventure course for school children 7 days /14 days Trekking guide course 15 days Survival/ disaster preparedness course Basic mountaineering course 28 days Skiing course 14 days Advance mountaineering course 30 days Mountaineering expedition 30 to 45 days

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14.3 Adventure Course conducted by IHCAE in 2013 -2014

i) Adventure Courses - 03 batches

ii) Search & Rescue training - 02 batches

18th Adventure Course

29 students from Mt Zion Kid Zee School Tadong participated in a 6 day special winter adventure campfrom 2nd Dec. to 7th December 2013. Besides regular adventure activities like endurance test, natural rockwall climbing, special emphasis is laid down to conceptualize the ideas of “Disaster preparedness” from thisyear onward.

1. How to carry wounded persons: knee injured person / chest injured /2. How to exit on crawl position from the smoke filled room incase of fire3. Improvised stretcher making method: Sack stretcher / Double jacket stretcher /

rope stretcher / casualty carry method with help of rope coil4. River crossing with help of rope: Commando bridge method / traversing


50 students from 8 Government schools of class VIII to XII from South and East District participated in 19 th

adventure course of 7 days on a 50:50 cost sharing module at IHCAE Chemchey from 12th Dec. to 18th

December, 2013.


29 students from 6 Government schools of class VIII and above from South and East District participatedin 20th adventure course of 7 days on a 50:50 cost sharing module at IHCAE Chemchey from 20 th

December to 26th Dec. 2013.

14.4 Search & Rescue Course training.

State search & rescue team under IHCAE technical guidance conducted two short crash courses of 4days each at Govt. college, Tadong and Gangtok to train the State QRT team (quick response team)personal and familiarize the rescue equipment and rescue technique in event of natural disaster – earthquake / land slide , fire etc

14.5 IHCAE Achievement 2013-2014

1. Miss Santi Rai , Instructor IHCAE participated in 1st All India women’s cycle under the “Go GreenExpedition” in South India from Kuch/Gujurat to Kochi/ Kerala, covering the distance of 2500 km inone Month.

2. Miss Manita Pradhan took part in Mountaineering Expedition in Garwal Himalaya in May-June2013 organised by IMF New Delhi.

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3. Mr. Kazi Sherpa Dy. Leader 1st North –East States Mt Everest team successfully scaled highestpeak on the World “Mt Everest” on 18th May,2013 and becomes 1st State “DOUBLE MtEverester”. Team was flagged off by HE President of INDIA on 20th March , 2013.

4. Mr. Anand Gurung , Instructor IHCAE became the “youngest Sikkim State Everester” on 17th May,2013. He scaled the peak from South –East Ridge route Nepal.

5. Mr. K Sherpa (AD IHCAE) is detailed as Nodal Officer for ‘Search & Rescue team’ under DDMAEast district. Search & Rescue team conducted Mock Drill on 21/2/4 & 10/03/14 at Gangtok bazaararea to sensitize the general public of Gangtok on Search & Rescue operation method and for teamcoordination with various agencies, forces involve for rescue work .

14.6 IHCAE Expenditure & Revenue

IHCAE maintains two accounts.

i) Grants – in –Aid Account : SBI Branch , NamchiBalance cash in Bank - : ` 37,39,265/- ( as on 31st March ,2014)

(Thirty seven lakh thirty nine thousand two hundred sixty fiverupee)

ii) Course Account : SBI Branch, NamchiBalance cash in Bank - : ` 3,82, 925/- (as on 31st March 2014)

(Three lakhs eighty two thousand nine hundred twenty fiverupees)

15.0 Institute of Hotel Management

15.1 Institute of Hotel Management was instituted in the year 1990 with the aim to put in place asystem of training and professional education with necessary infrastructure support, capable ofgenerating man power to meet the needs of the tourism and hospitality industry both quantitativelyand qualitatively. This institute has affiliation of National Council for Hotel Management, CateringTechnology and Nutrition, Nodia under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Till date theInstitute has produced more than 2000 professionals for the hospitality industry and they are wellplaced in reputed Hotels and Resorts in the country and abroad.

The Institute of Hotel Management, is located at Sajong , Rumtek, East Sikkim in a areameasuring 1.6 hectares. The Institute imparts Diploma and Degree Courses. Besides its regularcurriculum the Institute also conducts short course trainings programmes under the CapacityBuilding Porgramme of the State Government from time to time.

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15.2 Courses Offered

At present the Institute is offering

3 years – B.Sc in Hotel & Hospitality Administration 1 ½ years Trade Diploma Courses in Food & Beverage Service, Food Production, Front Office & Housekeeping. 1 ½ Year Craftsmanship Course in Food Production & Food & Beverage Service In service course Capacity building programme on Hunnar se Rojgar Village Tourism

15.3 Enrollment of Student in 2013-2014

(Degree in Hotel & Hospitality Administration)

B.Sc in H & HA 1st year 58 Nos.

B.Sc in H & HA 2nd year 74 Nos.

B.Sc in H & HA 3rd year 41 Nos.

173 Nos

15.4 Achievements

During the last academic and financial year, the Institute has enrolled 106 students inB.Sc. 1st Year along with 20 quota seats of Sikkim, 40 students in Diploma in Food Production. 208nos. of students has enrolled during the year 2013-14 for all courses.

The academic performance for the year 2013-14 has proved to be excellent and passpercentage was over 98% in Trade Diploma and over 100 % in degree courses.

During the year 2013-14 the Institute has conducted capacity building programme forunemployed youth of Sikkim for 320 candidates for Food Production. This programme wassponsored by Department of Tourism, Govt. of Sikkim. Institute has also conducted Hunar SeRojgar Programme sponsored by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India for 120 unemployed youths ofSikkim.

Since 2006 onwards the overall academic performance of the Institute of HotelManagement undergoing 3 years Degree in Hospitality Service and Hotel Administration (H&HA),Diploma, Craftsman’s ship courses has outstanding results and top ranking till today with 100% jobplacement to all our final year students. Most of the students have been absorbed as managementtrainees, operational trainees in all reputed five star deluxe hotels in India and abroad. Some havejoined the Airlines, Railways, Cruiselines, Reputed Banks, Call Centers, Human ResourceDevelopment Industry, Hospitality and Tourism Industry.

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To support the plan initiated by the State Government to make the educated manpoweryouths throughout the state self reliant, IHM Gangtok has provided capacity building training inFood Production, Food & Beverage Service & House Keepings to more than 1200 students fromdifferent rural areas of Sikkim till today.

Installation of solar power station sponsored by Govt. of India Scheme through SREDA,Govt. of Sikkim is a great achievement and the Institute is getting un-interrupted light and savingelectricity bill.

Placement

We had 100% placement during the last academic year i.e. 2013-14 for all final yearstudents of B.Sc degree in H & HA, Diploma & Craftsmanship courses. Most of the students havebeen placed at New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Banaglore and other metro cities.

16.0 Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation

16.1 HELICOPTER SERVICE IN SIKKIM

The helicopter service in Sikkim is operated by Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation,under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The helicopter service primarily caters tothe tourists. During landsides in Sikkim and agitations in the neighboring state, the helicopterservice participates in the rescue, relief and emergency operations. Government of India, provides75% subsidy, on the cost of operation with State sharing 25% of the cost. The helicopter Service isoutsourced from M/s Pawan Hans Helicopter Limited, a Government of India undertaking.

The details of Helicopter

Make/Model - Bell 407

Carrying Capacity -5 passenger + 2 pilots

Engine make - Single engine

The helicopter service has regular schedule flights from Gangtok - Bagdogra -Gangtok.

At present the Heliservice offers the following:

1. Joy Ride- 15 minutes

2. Mountain Flights on demand

3. West Sikkim Country side flight on demand

4. Scheduled flight - Gangtok - Bagdogra - Gangtok

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5. Medical Flight on demand

6. Tsorngo Arial View on demand

7. Char Dham Arial View, Namchi, South Sikkim on demand.

Revenue generated: Rs.177.30 Lakhs

Expenditure: Rs.190.14 Lakhs

Payable to PHHL: Rs.1098.89 Lakhs *

* [MHA and State share not included}

During the financial year 2012-13, losses of Heliservice were reduced from Rs.50.69Lakhs to Rs. 32.58 Lakhs per annum.

16.2 SIKKIM HOUSE, MIDDLETON STREET. KOLKATA

Revenue generated from Sikkim House, Middleton Kolkata is ploughed back formaintenance, salary and wages of the staff. Sikkim House, Kolkata was renovated and given aface lift providing better services to the guests. Sikkim house was made profitable for the first timewith Rs 8.75 Lakhs as profit for the financial year 2013-14.


Expenditure: Rs. 34.46 Lakhs

Profit: Rs.8.75 Lakhs.

16.3 NEW SIKKIM HOUSE, SALT LAKE

New Sikkim House at Salt Lake is catering mainly to the referred medical cases by theGovernment of Sikkim. The performance of the unit for the year 2013-14 is as below:



Profit: Rs.11.92 Lakhs

16.4 TRAVEL DIVISION:

Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation started luxury transport and LTC package andmarketing of Heli tourism, Sikkim House through Travel Division



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Glimpse of Adventure training conducted by IHCAE

Learning Basic Technique of Rock Top Belay Climbing on 60 ft IHCAE Primary RockClimbing

Traversing ‘A’ frame tent pitching class at Tendong Hill (8600 ft)

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TENT PICHING TECHNIQUES

2 men dome tent pitching at Tendong Hill tents for night camping at Jhorpokhree

Adventure Course activities

Camping at Baleydunga Self Cooking Competition during trek

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Demonstration of Portable Altitude Chamber use

IHCAE - 14 stages Obstacle Training Field

Spider web Crossing Burma Bridge

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“01st Skiing Course in North Sikkim – 2007”

Girls trainees taking part in Cock fighting game

1st Adventure Course batch students taking Girls trainees’ group “Tug of War” competitionpart in 3 km Cross country competition

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“Yoga Class”

Adventure course trainees performing morning

Jungle Survival training

School Children crossing Obstacle

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ANNEXURE -I

ACHIEVEMENTS 2013-14

1. Promotion of Group D Employees to Group C.i. Ms. Kunti Sharma Peon to LDCii Shri Passang Sherpa Chowkidar to LDCii. Shri Nadu Lepcha Peon to LDCiii. Ms. Tshering Doma Peon to LDC

2. State Meritorious Award on the occasion of Republic Day 2013-14:i. Ms. Shova Lama, Deputy Director, Tourism Office, New Delhiii. Shri Jiwan Gazmer, Driver, Head Office

3. Appointment on Compassionate Ground:i. Ms. Upashna Mishra, LDCii. Ms. Renuka Khatiwada, Peon

4. Promotion of 3 Sr. Information Assistants to Tourist Officers:i. Shri Majoj Kr. Chettriii. Shri Prashant Pakhriniii. Shri Dewan Gurung

5. Inauguration of newly constructed Office Building (Paryatan Bhawan) at MetroPoint Tadong by the Hon’ble Chief Minister on 26th December, 2013.

6. Best Tourist Police Award on World Tourism Day-2013.i. Ms. Kanchana Sharmaii. Ms. Dil Kumari Subba

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ANNEXURE –IILIST OF SCHEMES SANCTIONED DURING 2013-14

SLNO PROJECT NAME

TOTALSANCTION(Rs. in lakh)

1Development of Buddhist Circuit from RabdentseGeyzing connecting Ranidhunga and Phodong toLachen in North Sikkim

800.00

2 Providing & Display of Superlative Signages andHoardings 800.00

3 Development of Mega Tourist Infrastructure atBuranilkhantha at Legship in West Sikkim 445.49

4Development of Mega Tourist Circuit linking Gangtok(entry) –Topakhani (SIngtam) – Tarku-Ravangla-Tashiding-Khecheopari-Rimbi-Darap-Melli (exit)

500.00

5 Development of Tourist Circuit along Simik-WestPandam-Rimbi in East Sikkim

800.00

6 Development of Tourist Circuit along Phodong Labrang& Rongong in North Sikkim.

800.00

7 Development of Tourist Circuit along Sharchok Phebo,Sangmo, Deythang Pokhari Zarrong in South Sikkim.

800.00

8 Development of Tourist Infrastructure at BanjhakriDhunga at Maneybong in West Sikkim.

500.00

9Development of Pilgrimage Heritage Centre atThingchen Lake – Laingzah – Dzongu and Tholung inNorth Sikkim.

500.00

10Development of Inrastructure at Diu – SatyapaniPokhari under Poklok Kamrang in South Sikkim. 500.00

11Development of Tourist Infrastructure at LuingChangrang in East Sikkim. 500.00

12Development of Convention Centre at Gangtok, EastSikkim,. 500.00

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13 Sound & Light Show project at Gangtok, Sikkim. 500.00

14 Development of Information Technology proposal forpromotion of Tourism Facilities in Sikkim. 50.00

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3. 3. DETAILS OF SCHEMES COMPLETED DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR2013-14:-

4. A. Completed project Funding by Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India.

Sl.No Name of Schemes Location

TotalSanction

(in lakhs)

1 Tourist Infrastructure at Jorethang in SouthSikkim(Majhitar) Majhitar 327.95

2 Dev. of Car Park and Meeting Hall atSamduptse in South Sikkim

Samduptse,Namchi 336.77

3 Village Tourism at Maniram Bhanjyang(Namcvhi Singithang)

ManiraBhanjyang

58.24

4 Construction of Village Tourism at Chakhung Chankhung 15.87

5 Construction of Cafeteria at buriakhop, WestSikkim Buriakhop 37.06

6 Construction of Protective work at Singdhaplake enroute Barsey, West Sikkim Singdhap 26.78

7 Construction of Ethenic Huts (two nos) atSingdhap Singdhap 42.62

8 Const. of Pony trail and other TouristInfrastructure at Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok& Hanuman Tok in East Sikkim.

East Sikkim 431.00

9 Development of Gangtok as Major TouristDestination.(following component completed) East Sikkim 2390.70

10 Tourist Amenity at 5th. Mile, Tadong (Verticalextension of existing cafeteria)

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11 Wayside Amenity at Gnathang in East Sikkim. Gnathang 65.00

12 Tourism and Cultural Heritage Centre atPhadamchen in East Sikkim.

Phadamchen 225.00

13 Tourist trekking trail from Gadi to Jhandidara viaDickling in East Sikkim

Pachak andDickling 73.97

B. Completed project Funding under TSP.

SlNo Name of Schemes Location

TotalSanction(in lakhs)

1Beautification of Namsing Water fall near B2in North Sikkim

NamsingWater falls,near B2,North sikkim

17.99

4. PROJECTS SANCTIONED FROM OTHER MINISTRIES OF THE GOVERNMENTOF INDIA.I. Project Sanctioned under Border Area Development Programme

(BADP)

Most of the infrastructures undertaken by the Sikkim Tourism under BADP include

tourism support facilities to channelize the flow of tourists at the boarder blocks

when substantial tourism potential exists. The schemes approved under BADP in

2013 – 14 are as under :-

SLNO NAME OF SCHEMES

SANCTIONEDAMOUNT

(Rs. in lakh) STATUS

1Construction of Washroom, Cafeteria andParking Yard at 14th Mile JN road in EastSikkim.

100.00 In progress

2Construction of Cafeteria approach road,car parking, public toilet etc at Zipdakongon the way to Gurudongmar, North Sikkim.

212.68 in progress

3 Trekking trail from Kalep to Deuthangincluding way side amenities 104.8 in progress

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4Construction of Cafeteria and car parkingat Shacham village under Lachen block,North Sikkim.

93.97 in progress

5 Development of Trekking trail from Akar toThawala Lachen in North Sikkim.

80.00 in progress

6Construction of trek route from ThanguPhaka to thangu Book under Lachen inNorth Sikkim.

40.00 in progress

7 Construction of Trekking Route from Kalepto Phaka under Lachen, North Sikkim.

67.5 in progress

I. PROJECTS SANCTIONED FROM THIRTEENTH FINANCE COMMISSION,GOVERNMENT OF INDIAA. Rural Tourism Project:

(I) CONSTRUCTION OF HOMESTAYS

SlNo

District Number ofHomestays

Physical Progress Remarks

Completed Ongoingprogress

To becompleted byFeb-2014

1 North 100 nil 40% 100 Work under progress2 East 188 4 45% 184 Work under progress3 South 220 2 45% 218 Work under progress4 West 220 12 55% 208 Work under progress

728 18 45% 710

(II) CONSTRUCTION RURAL FACILITATION CENTRE (RTFC)

SlNo

District Number ofRTFC

Physical Progress Remarks

Completed Ongoingprogress

To becompleted byFeb-2014

1 North 5 nil 5% 5 Work under progress2 East 5 nil 20% 5 Work under progress3 South 5 nil 15% 5 Work under progress4 West 5 nil 10% 5 Work under progress

20 nil 12.5% 20

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