Sikkim

Sikkim is certified as the first fully organic state in India by the Central Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare

More than 74% of the state's rural population depends on agriculture and allied sectors for their livelihoods.

Sikkim’s hydropower potential is estimated to be around 8,000 MW

Independent power producers have approved 29 hydroelectric power plants for development in the state. These projects are at various stages of construction and would have an installed capacity of around 5,350 MW when completed. 

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has awarded the capital city of Sikkim, Gangtok, with the title of 'Safest Tourist Destination' in the country

The state witnessed arrival of 16.25 Lakh domestic tourists and 68,600 foreign tourists in 2022 as per the Tourism Statistics 2023.

Sikkim is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as well as being a host to Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third highest on Earth. Almost 35% of the state is covered by the Khangchendzonga National Park. The 135 feet tall statue of Guru Padmasambhava is situated at Samdruptse, South Sikkim.

Investor-friendly policies with ease of doing business, attractive tax incentives and low cost of manufacturing and labour have made Sikkim favoured destination for pharmaceutical companies

Sikkim, bestowed with abundant natural resources, is now home to more than 15 major pharma companies. These include units by Cipla, Sun Pharma, Zydus Cadila, Alkem Lab, Intas Pharma, Torrent Pharmaceuticals , Unichem, etc.