Guwahati, Aug 2: Sikkim Industries and Commerce Minister Tshering Thendup Bhutia received positive feedback from Delhi and Bangalore investors interested in establishing a brewery, water ATMs, and enhancing air connectivity

The meeting was also attended by the Secretary, the Tourism & Civil Aviation Department, the Director of Commerce & Industries and other senior officials of the department on July 31.

Detailed discussion was held for the establishment of air connectivity from Pakyong to Bagdogra & Delhi, establishing Water ATMs across the state and establishing a Brewery.

The Minister had detailed discussion with BLADE which is a US-based small aircraft operator, who is looking to operate small aircraft from Pakyong to Bagdogra initially and Pakyong to Delhi as an expansion plan later. The team also visited Pakyong airport for a detailed survey and was happy with the maintenance of Pakyong airport and expressed the feasibility of immediate flight operation.

The team will be submitting a detailed proposal within one week time for flight operation.

An investor from Bangalore expressed interest in establishing a brewery in Sikkim to manufacture Beer from Barley, Wheat, Rice and Maize. Investment worth is Rs. 70 Cr with employment generation of 100 manpower/day.

The team also met Shri Bedu Singh Panth,  Advisor, Excise Department to explain the project.

Water ATMs are also another important project in which water vending machines can be installed at multiple locations in Sikkim to tender purified water to the local public and tourists at a minimal price. This project will enable the public access to mineral water at the lowest price and also avoid the use of plastics to contribute to maintaining a clean environment. Local entrepreneurs can manage these water ATMs.

Sources said the Minister is looking for other potential projects for boosting investment in Sikkim by local investors as well as investors from outside to strengthen the industrial sector and augment employment opportunities for the aspiring local youths of Sikkim.

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