Gangtok, Aug. 16 -- The Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Government of Sikkim, has organised a vital stakeholder meeting in Gangtok to address concerns about the proposed Integrated Sikkim Online Permit System. The discussion will also focus on measures for environmental protection and tourism management in the state's high-altitude areas.

The meeting will take place at Manan Bhawan, Gangtok, on August 18 at 11:00 AM and will be chaired by Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay).

The consultation aims to gather input from tour operators, travel agents, hotel associations and owners, vehicle and taxi associations, homestay operators, bike rider associations, relevant government departments and other tourism stakeholders.

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