Press Release
Press release from Lokbhavan
Information & Public Relations Department
Sikkim Date: 6/10/2026
The Hon'ble Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur, interacted with the military officers of 'Higher Command Course 55';
The Hon'ble Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur, attended a special program organised at the Conference Hall of Lokbhawan today. During this, a courtesy call and interactive session were organised with the Commandant of Army War College, Lieutenant General Ajay Chandpuriya (AVSM, VSM) and members of the 'Higher Command Course' (military officers). The group included military officers of Colonel rank.
Under the program, the Hon'ble Governor and Lieutenant General Ajay Chandpuriya presented each other with a memento.
During the session, the Governor had a detailed interaction with the military officers. He shared his personal experiences of his tours in the border areas of Sikkim.
During this period, several inquisitive questions were asked by the officials, which specifically discussed the geographical challenges faced by the soldiers deployed on the border and the issues related to the development of infrastructure and connectivity, as well as environmental conservation.
On a question related to the increasing tourism and the sensitive environment of Sikkim, the Honourable Governor said that cleanliness and sensitivity towards the environment are embedded in the behaviour of the people of Sikkim and the people here are fully aware of this.
The Commanders and military officials present in the program expressed their gratitude to the Honourable Governor for continuously touring the border areas and boosting the morale of the soldiers deployed at the forward posts.
The Hon'ble Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur, interacted with the military officers of 'Higher Command Course 55';
The Hon'ble Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur, attended a special program organised at the Conference Hall of Lokbhawan today. During this, a courtesy call and interactive session were organised with the Commandant of Army War College, Lieutenant General Ajay Chandpuriya (AVSM, VSM) and members of the 'Higher Command Course' (military officers). The group included military officers of Colonel rank.
Under the program, the Hon'ble Governor and Lieutenant General Ajay Chandpuriya presented each other with a memento.
During the session, the Governor had a detailed interaction with the military officers. He shared his personal experiences of his tours in the border areas of Sikkim.
During this period, several inquisitive questions were asked by the officials, which specifically discussed the geographical challenges faced by the soldiers deployed on the border and the issues related to the development of infrastructure and connectivity, as well as environmental conservation.
On a question related to the increasing tourism and the sensitive environment of Sikkim, the Honourable Governor said that cleanliness and sensitivity towards the environment are embedded in the behaviour of the people of Sikkim and the people here are fully aware of this.
The Commanders and military officials present in the program expressed their gratitude to the Honourable Governor for continuously touring the border areas and boosting the morale of the soldiers deployed at the forward posts.
