Tourism picks up in Sikkim with easing of COVID-19 restrictions ANI | Updated: Jul 09, 2021 09:38 IST Gangtok (Sikkim) [India], July 9 (ANI): Efforts are underway to restore tourism industry business in Sikkim. The Sikkim government has started efforts to revive the tourism industry by effectively controlling the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Kapil Meena, Additional Secretary of the Tourism Department in the state, Sikkim has started inter-state tourists operations by adhering to COVID protocols under its 'unlock process' from last Monday with special instructions." Meena said that the government has decided to allow entry of only those in Sikkim who have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19. He also said that the state government is making great efforts to make the tourists feel welcomed and comfortable.