Press Release
PRESS RELEASE FROM RAJ BHAVAN
Information & Public Relations Department
PRESS RELEASE
RAJ BHAVAN
DATE -23.01.2025
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 17 Mountain Division, Major General, Shri M.S Rathore paid a courtesy call on to the Hon'ble Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur at Raj Bhavan today.
During the meeting, GOC, Major General, Shri M.S Rathore briefed the Hon'ble Governor about ‘Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan’, a unique initiative of Government of India to promote battlefield tourism across the country. Under Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan; Nathula Pass, Doka la and Chola Pass were shortlisted.
In 1967, Nathula witnessed a major clash between Indian Army with China and Doka La is another site
of the 73-day stand-off between India and China in 2017.
Praising the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the Hon'ble Governor said "Inclusion of Nathula Pass, Doka La and Chola Pass in the list of Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan programme is only possible because of the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi which offers people of our country to explore historic battlegrounds while learning about the valor of the Indian Army. It is a matter of pride for us ".
The Hon’ble Governor also discussed about the development of Dichu village first frontier village close to Doka La Pass. The Hon'ble Governor recently visited Doka-La and stopped in Dichu village, where he spoke with the locals. During the interaction, villagers shared their concerns and needs with Hon’ble Governor. In this regard, the Hon’ble Governor directed 17 Mountain Division GOC to address their grievances and needs.
The Indian Army, in association with the Ministry of Tourism, launched Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan, which opened up 77 battleground spots, including those in Siachen, Kargil and Galwan. To honour the memory of the martyrs and create greater awareness about the numerous sacrifices made by the valiant soldiers over the course of the history, on January 15, Indian Army Day, the Hon’ble Minister of Defence launched a historic initiative, ‘Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan’.
The Hon’ble Governor also assured that the Raj Bhavan will extend full support for the implementation of ‘Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan’ programme in the State.
RAJ BHAVAN
DATE -23.01.2025
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 17 Mountain Division, Major General, Shri M.S Rathore paid a courtesy call on to the Hon'ble Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur at Raj Bhavan today.
During the meeting, GOC, Major General, Shri M.S Rathore briefed the Hon'ble Governor about ‘Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan’, a unique initiative of Government of India to promote battlefield tourism across the country. Under Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan; Nathula Pass, Doka la and Chola Pass were shortlisted.
In 1967, Nathula witnessed a major clash between Indian Army with China and Doka La is another site
of the 73-day stand-off between India and China in 2017.
Praising the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the Hon'ble Governor said "Inclusion of Nathula Pass, Doka La and Chola Pass in the list of Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan programme is only possible because of the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi which offers people of our country to explore historic battlegrounds while learning about the valor of the Indian Army. It is a matter of pride for us ".
The Hon’ble Governor also discussed about the development of Dichu village first frontier village close to Doka La Pass. The Hon'ble Governor recently visited Doka-La and stopped in Dichu village, where he spoke with the locals. During the interaction, villagers shared their concerns and needs with Hon’ble Governor. In this regard, the Hon’ble Governor directed 17 Mountain Division GOC to address their grievances and needs.
The Indian Army, in association with the Ministry of Tourism, launched Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan, which opened up 77 battleground spots, including those in Siachen, Kargil and Galwan. To honour the memory of the martyrs and create greater awareness about the numerous sacrifices made by the valiant soldiers over the course of the history, on January 15, Indian Army Day, the Hon’ble Minister of Defence launched a historic initiative, ‘Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan’.
The Hon’ble Governor also assured that the Raj Bhavan will extend full support for the implementation of ‘Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan’ programme in the State.