The Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps has launched “Sikkim Sundari,” the first community radio station in a border village of Sikkim.
The initiative aims to enhance communication and improve access to information in remote, high-altitude areas, officials said.
According to the Defence PRO, the station will broadcast local news, weather updates, and information on government schemes. It will also serve as a platform to promote local culture and encourage participation among youth.
In addition, the radio station is expected to help young people develop communication skills and engage more actively with their communities.
“The initiative will help connect communities, amplify local voices, and support development in remote areas,” a senior Army official said.
The station was inaugurated in the presence of senior Trishakti Corps officers, representatives of the civil administration, and members of the local community.
Meanwhile, Jitendra Prasad, Additional Director General (East) of the Border Roads Organisation, visited the landslide-affected area at Taramchu in North Sikkim to assess the situation.
During the visit, he reviewed the extent of the damage, interacted with personnel deployed at the site, and evaluated ongoing restoration work. He directed officials to expedite efforts to reopen the route at the earliest.
Prasad also emphasised the importance of maintaining road connectivity in the region, noting its critical role for local communities and access to border areas.
