Sikkim

The state is home to 315 glacier lakes and the world's third-highest mountain peak, Kanchenjunga.

Last updated: March 8, 2024

First 100% organic region in the world is in Sikkim.

1st cyber village: Every resident has a digital profile.

Sikkim's hydro-power potential is estimated at 8,000 MW.

Sikkim shares its boundary with Bhutan, China and Nepal.

GSDP expanded at a CAGR of 12.66% between 2015-16 and 2020-21.

Gangtok

1st

fully organic state besides being the cleanest state in India; 75,000 ha of agricultural land converted to certified organic land.

Pharmaceutical

Sikkim has one of India's largest concentrations of healthcare and pharma manufacturing companies in a state.

Floriculture

Rich in biodiversity, the state is home to over 600 orchid species and over 5,000 species of flowering plants.

Tourism

Glacial lakes, mountain peaks, and scenic beauty attract a large number of tourists from across the world.

Sikkim IT, ITes, Electronics and Telecom Policy 2020

The IT/ITeS, Electronics and Telecommunication SEZ in Sikkim can be developed in the public, private or joint sector in accordance with guidelines issued by the Government of India.
Information Technology, Electronics and Telecommunication Policy for the state of Sikkim 2020

To set up the Institutional framework to implement and monitor and provide adequate infrastructure for the sector to flourish and establish overall convergence for effective E-Governance. 
North East Industrial Development Scheme, 2017

The NEIDS 2018 will help in getting all the incentives that are eligible to all industrial units  which has a financial outlay of US$ 420mn. 
Policy on Organic Farming

Sikkim is the first state of India to officially announce adoption of Organic Farming in the year 2003.
State Tourism Policy, 2018

The Policy aims to develop tourism as a key sector in Sikkim's economy, by promoting Sikkim as a prime round the year tourist destination.

North East Special lnfrastructure Development Scheme

The broad objective of NESIDS is to ensure focused development of North East Region by providing financial assistance for essential projects.
Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) Scheme

The broad objective of the scheme is to ensure speedy development of infrastructure.

Application for Trade Licence

+91-3592-280290

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Sikkim has come up as a leading destination for activities related to agriculture and pharmaceuticals.

State Trading Corporation of Sikkim

+91-3592-281957

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It is constituted as a Corporation for the purpose of promoting external and internal trade in Sikkim.

Department of Commerce & Industries

+91-3592-202318

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The Department of Commerce & Industries grants subsidies and incentives to various industrial and service enterprises under the State Incentive Scheme.

Key Investment Agency

Key Growth Sectors

Here are the leading sectors with opportunities for foreign investors

Agriculture
Automobile Components
Biotechnology
Chemicals
Electrical Machinery
Electronic Systems
Food Processing
IT and BPM
Pharmaceuticals
Renewable Energy
Telecom
Textiles and Garments
Tourism
Wellness

Key Investors

Cipla, an Indian pharma company, has set up a manufacturing base in Sikkim.

Sun Pharmaceutical has a manufacturing base in Sikkim.

Unichem Laboratories has a production base in Sikkim.

IPCA Laboratories has a production base in Sikkim.

Cadila Healthcare has a manufacturing plant in Sikkim.

Investment Opportunities

Smart Cities Mission

Namchi and Gangtok in Sikkim have been identified for development under the Smart Cities Mission.

Industrial Corridor

Industrial corridors identified with a provision for lease-based land for investors are Rangpo-Gangtok, Melli-Jorethang, Jorethang-Rishi, and Ranipool-Gangtok.

IT Park

An IT Park is being set up at Pakyong that will tap into the state's young human capital.

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State Attractions

Rumtek Monastry, Sikkim
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Sikkim
Gurudongmar Lake in North Sikkim - One of the high altitude lakes of the world located at 17800 ft

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