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Indian Army backs women run cafe at 13000 feet in Sikkim to fuel tourism and jobs
India
Published on 10 May 2026
Cliffside dining near a shrine is changing livelihoods fast
A new women-led cafe has opened near the Baba Harbhajan Singh Shrine in East Sikkim at an altitude of 13,000 feet. Supported by Trishakti Corps, the initiative is designed to create local employment while drawing tourists to border areas. Beyond food, it spotlights regional heritage and strategic geography, showing how military and civilian efforts can deliver inclusive, community-led growth.
- Women from East Sikkim are running the new 13,000-feet cafe
- The cafe is set near the Baba Harbhajan Singh Shrine to attract visitors
- Trishakti Corps supports the project to boost border tourism
- The move strengthens military civilian collaboration for livelihoods
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