Sikkim is rich in natural resources, flora, fauna, natural lakes, glaciers, rivers and scenic beauty. To harness and utilize the resources, Sikkim Government has taken various steps to develop eco-tourism as sustainable development in the State. In the wake of such initiative, a lake was constructed at Aritar, Dalapchand last year was inaugurated with much fanfare. This time a lake called chayatal is constructed at Hee Burmaoik west Sikkim which was inaugurated by Tourism Minister Shri R.B. Subba on May 11 on the occasion of Kalex Valley Heritage Festival 2007. The State Government in such a way, has taken various steps to build of tourism infrastructure all over the State.
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