Khandu calls on Sikkim CM

Thursday, Mar 18, 2021 07:15 [IST]

Last Update: Thursday, Mar 18, 2021 01:44 [IST]

Khandu calls on Sikkim CM

GANGTOK,: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu called on Sikkim Chief Minister P.S. Golay at Mintokgang here today. It was a courtesy call by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh who is on a personal tour of Sikkim, a CMO release informs.
During the call on, the two Chief Ministers discussed on current issues in the region and the country. Further, they deliberated on the exchange of ideas related to organic farming and work in close tandem to boost tourism in both the States.
Golay expressed his gratitude towards the Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister for his visit and wished him every success in his endeavours and expressed his desire to visit Arunachal Pradesh in days to come.

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi