The Government of Sikkim, in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), successfully organised the Sikkim Reverse Buyer Seller Meet in Kolkata today, aiming to attract investments and deepen economic engagement with West Bengal and the broader eastern region of India. The event featured a focused conference on business partnerships and investment potential in Sikkim, an exhibition of the state’s authentic and high-value products, and one-on-one B2B and B2G meetings between investors and Sikkim-based enterprises.
Shri Tshering Thendup Bhutia, Hon’ble Minister for Commerce & Industries and Tourism & Civil Aviation, Government of Sikkim, inaugurated the conference and underscored the importance of regional collaboration and highlighted the complementarities between West Bengal and Sikkim.
Mr M Ravi Kumar, Principal Director, Commerce & Industries Department, Government of Sikkim, spoke about the investment incentives offered by the state, including subsidies and support for investors in key sectors such as tourism, agri-horti food processing, pharmaceuticals, IT & ITeS, micro-hydro power, arts & crafts, film, music, and sports. Mr T T Bhutia, Director, Commerce & Industries Department, Government of Sikkim, focused on developing sustainable market linkages, especially for Sikkim’s agro-based and cottage industry products such as spices, processed foods, handlooms, dairy, and traditional snacks.
Mr Debashis Dutta, Chairman, CII West Bengal State Council & Director, BGS Group, recognised Sikkim’s strategic location and growing potential as an agile hub for trade and industry and highlighted the shared legacy of inclusiveness must guide industrial growth, ensuring small farmers, women entrepreneurs, border communities, and youth are key beneficiaries. Mr Soni Virdi, Chairman, CII Sikkim State Council & Founder, Zion Education Trust, highlighted Sikkim’s potential as a destination for education, herbal medicine, organic produce, and bamboo-based enterprises.
The exhibition showcased a wide range of Sikkim’s authentic offerings and drew significant footfall from business delegates, investors, and trade visitors from across West Bengal. The Meet reinforced Sikkim’s growing profile as a forward-looking, investment-ready state with a sustainable, organic, and inclusive development vision. On the sidelines, government officials facilitated focused one-on-one meetings to explore sourcing opportunities, investment partnerships, and market expansion strategies.
