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Sikkim Government to Allocate Land for Three New Temples, CM Says
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 09:02 PM
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Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced that the Sikkim government will set aside land for the construction of three temples in the state.
Gangtok, Sept 23 — Sikkim's chief minister Prem Singh Tamang disclosed that the state administration will earmark parcels of land for the development of three Hindu temples. The decision, announced during a press briefing, is part of the government's effort to support religious infrastructure and promote cultural tourism.
The allocated sites are expected to be identified in consultation with community leaders and temple committees. Officials said the land will be provided free of cost, subject to standard regulatory clearances and adherence to environmental guidelines.
While details on the exact locations and timelines were not released, the announcement underscores the state's commitment to preserving religious heritage and fostering local economies through pilgrim visits.
The move has been welcomed by several religious bodies, which view the land grant as a facilitative step toward building new places of worship for devotees across the region.
The allocated sites are expected to be identified in consultation with community leaders and temple committees. Officials said the land will be provided free of cost, subject to standard regulatory clearances and adherence to environmental guidelines.
While details on the exact locations and timelines were not released, the announcement underscores the state's commitment to preserving religious heritage and fostering local economies through pilgrim visits.
The move has been welcomed by several religious bodies, which view the land grant as a facilitative step toward building new places of worship for devotees across the region.