Yakten village in Sikkim’s Pakyong district has been officially inaugurated as India’s first Digital Nomad Village under the initiative ‘Nomad Sikkim’. The launch ceremony was led by MLA and Advisor for Women, Child, Senior Citizen, and Divyangjan Welfare Department, Pamin Lepcha.

Developed as a joint initiative by the District Administrative Centre, Pakyong, and Sarvahitey NGO, the project aims to create a sustainable and community-driven remote work destination. The village is equipped with high-speed internet connectivity and eco-friendly infrastructure to cater to professionals seeking a peaceful environment for remote work.

The inauguration was attended by several dignitaries, including District Collector Rohan Agawane, ADC (HQ) GL Meena, ADC (Dev) Robin Pd. Sewa, Deputy Director of Tourism Sushma Pradhan, BDO Pakyong Sangay Tamang, Sarvahitey Founder and Project Head Prem Prakash, and other departmental officials and organisation representatives.

Addressing the gathering, Pamin Lepcha commended the vision behind the project and encouraged the identification of more such sites across Sikkim. She assured continued support to promote the initiative and enhance its appeal as a premier destination for digital nomads.

District Collector Rohan Agawane stated that Nomad Sikkim complements the state’s “One Family, One Entrepreneur” mission, with the potential to boost local income fivefold by attracting visitors year-round. He also highlighted the adoption of a zero-waste management system and the role of the initiative in encouraging cultural exchange, entrepreneurship, and sustainable tourism.

Deputy Director Sushma Pradhan acknowledged the contributions of Rajya Sabha MP DT Lepcha in facilitating the project and shared details of the infrastructure developed at Yakten.

The village has already started hosting digital nomads and offers a blend of remote work opportunities and rural lifestyle experiences. Bookings can be made through the official website: www.nomadsikkim.org.