Guwahati, June 24 -- Sikkim is celebrating 50 years since it became part of India. Professor Mahendra P. Lama, Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of Sikkim, has shared a vision to make Sikkim India's leading green destination by the year 2047.

In a recent podcast marking this milestone, Professor Lama spoke about Sikkim's journey from a small kingdom to one of India's most peaceful and developed states. He highlighted four key aspects that make Sikkim unique: its political history, rich natural environment, cultural harmony, and special legal protections. These have helped Sikkim keep its identity while successfully joining India.

Professor Lama noted that unlike many other states in the northeast, Sikkim has remained peaceful and...