Friday, Feb 06, 2026 09:00 [IST]
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GANGTOK, :The GOC of
Black Cat Division, Major General M. S. Rathore, paid a courtesy call on
Governor Om Prakash Mathur at Lok Bhavan today.
During the courtesy meeting, the GOCinformed the Governor
about various development and tourism related projects being undertaken by the
Indian Army in coordination with State government and other agency. He
mentioned that various development and tourism initiatives are being carried by
Indian Army under the guidance of the Governor. The tourism initiatives include
Prerna Sthal, General Sagat Singh Memorial, Nathula-Chola tourist destination,
development of Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple, and initiatives mainly designed to
promote border tourism, enhance infrastructure, and honour the legacy of the
Indian Army, informs a press release.
Major General Rathore also apprised the Governor
that Sikkim experienced a massive surge of visitors during the month of
December 2025 and January of this year which has boosted the State’s economy.
In response, the Governor appreciated the efforts
of the Indian Army in supporting developmental initiatives and promoting border
tourism in the State.
