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Yakten in Sikkim Named India’s First Digital Nomad Village

16 July 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSYakten in SikkimNamed India’sFirst DigitalNomad Village16 July 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Yakten was formally recognised as a base for remote workers, turning a quiet village into a digital tourism pilot.

Key facts

  • Initiative: Nomad Sikkim, by the Pakyong district administration and Sarvahitey.
  • CM Prem Singh Tamang noted homestay owners’ income gap in the six-month off-season.
  • Infrastructure: two internet lines, Wi-Fi, inverters; water plans under Jal Jeevan Mission.

Why Yakten

It was chosen as a pilot site so that digital tourism can create year-round economic activity for local families.

Exam angle

  • Tag: first digital nomad village.

Test yourself

1. Which village was declared India's first digital nomad village?

Yakten in Pakyong district, Sikkim, got the recognition.

2. Which NGO partnered with the Pakyong district administration on the 'Nomad Sikkim' initiative?

The initiative was launched with NGO Sarvahitey.

3. Under which mission are plans being made to solve Yakten's water scarcity?

The notes say plans are under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

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