The Yangang Tourism Development Committee(YTDC) was established in the year 2008 to oversee and promote tourism development of Yangang, located in south district of Sikkim. The committee’s primary objective was to enhance tourism potential of Yangang by improving infrastructure, preserving local culture, and creating sustainable tourism initiatives. By focusing on both the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Yangang, the committee aimed to attract domestic and international tourists while ensuring that local communities benefited economically. It worked in collaboration with various government and non-government entities to develop tourist-friendly amenities, such as trekking routes, mountain biking trail, homestays, and eco-tourism projects, contributing to the broader development of Sikkim as a tourist destination.

Aims and Objectives of Yangang Tourism Development Committee (YTDC):

1. Promote Sustainable Tourism: Ensure that tourism development in Yangang is environmentally sustainable and beneficial to the local community, preserving the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the region.
2. Economic Growth: Increase tourism-related revenue and create employment opportunities for local residents through the development of tourism infrastructure, services, and attractions.
3. Enhance Visitor Experience: Improve facilities and services for tourists, such as better accommodation, transport, and recreational activities, while promoting the region’s unique cultural and natural resources.
4. Preserve Cultural Heritage: Safeguard and promote the cultural heritage of Yangang, showcasing local traditions, festivals, crafts, and cuisine to attract culturally-inclined tourists.
5. Promote Regional Identity: Develop and market Yangang as a distinct and attractive tourism destination within Sikkim, contributing to the overall tourism strategy of the state.
6. Infrastructure Development: Build and upgrade infrastructure like signage, public facilities, and tourism information centers to cater to the needs of tourists.
7. Capacity Building & Training: Provide training programs for local communities to develop skills in hospitality, guiding, and other tourism-related activities to improve service quality.
8. Promotion & Marketing: Conduct promotional campaigns, both regionally, nationally, and internationally to raise awareness about Yangang as a tourism destination through social media, travel agencies, and tourism fairs.
9. Encourage Community Participation: Engage local communities in tourism activities, ensuring they benefit from tourism growth and play an active role in preserving their environment and culture.
10. Diversification of Tourism Products: Develop diverse tourism products, such as eco-tourism, adventure tourism, cultural tourism, and spiritual tourism, to cater to a variety of tourist interests.
11. Regulation & Management: Set up effective tourism management systems, ensuring that tourism activities do not adversely impact the environment or local culture.
12. Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work in collaboration with government bodies, local businesses, and tourism organizations to create a unified strategy for tourism development.
13. Revenue Generation for the State: Contribute to the state’s economy by generating revenue through increased tourist arrivals, fees from tourism-related services and taxes, thereby contributing towards the wider development of Sikkim.