Sikkim Wins Sanctuary Asia Award for Sustainable Wildlife Tourism

Sikkim, a state in India, won a big award for being the best state for wildlife tourism that is good for the environment.

The award was given by an organization called TOFT, which supports responsible tourism.

Sikkim was recognized for its efforts to protect nature and involve local communities in tourism.

The state has special programs to take care of forests, animals, and plants.

Two people from Sikkim also won awards for their work in conservation.

One person helps with butterfly tourism, and the other works to protect forests.

The awards encourage more people to protect nature and support sustainable tourism in Sikkim.