**Press Release Summary: Prime Minister's Visit to Gangtok Orchidarium**
**Event Overview**
On April 28, 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited the Orchidarium in Gangtok, Sikkim. The visit served to highlight the state’s significant biodiversity and the importance of ecological conservation.
**Key Statements and Observations**
The Prime Minister expressed profound admiration for the Orchidarium, describing the visit as a "mesmerizing experience." He noted that the dedicated conservation efforts observed in Sikkim reflect a deep-seated harmony with the natural world. Shri Modi emphasized that these initiatives act as a vital inspiration for the public to embrace sustainable living and environmental stewardship.
In a statement shared via the social media platform X (@narendramodi), the Prime Minister reinforced these sentiments, stating that Sikkim’s rich biodiversity is "extraordinary" and that such local efforts are essential for promoting national conservation goals.
**Administrative and Metric Data**
* **Source:** Prime Minister’s Office / PIB Delhi
* **Release Date/Time:** 28 APR 2026, 3:15 PM
* **Release ID:** 2256226
* **Visitor Counter:** 448
* **Reference Code:** MJPS/PRK
* **Language Availability:** The release is published in Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Telugu, and Malayalam.
Key Entities Referenced
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India, who visited Sikkim to promote national efforts in biodiversity conservation and sustainable living.
Orchidarium, Gangtok, Sikkim: A specialized facility for orchid conservation and biodiversity, highlighted as a model for ecological harmony and sustainable initiatives.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: A government initiative to celebrate 75 years of India's independence, providing the overarching context for the Prime Minister's visit and public addresses.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister praises Sikkim’s extraordinary
biodiversity during visit to Gangtok Orchidarium
Posted On: 28 APR 2026 3:15PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited the Orchidarium in Gangtok, Sikkim today and expressed his
profound admiration for its beauty and the state's extraordinary biodiversity.
The Prime Minister described his visit to the Orchidarium as a mesmerizing experience. Shri Modi
observed that such dedicated conservation efforts perfectly reflect our deep-rooted harmony with the
natural world. He further noted that these initiatives serve as a vital inspiration for citizens to embrace
conservation and sustainable living.
The Prime Minister wrote on X:
"Visited the Orchidarium in Gangtok and was mesmerised by its beauty. Sikkim’s rich biodiversity is truly
extraordinary. Such efforts reflect our deep harmony with nature. They also inspire us towards
conservation and sustainable living."
Visited the Orchidarium in Gangtok and was mesmerised by its beauty. Sikkim’s
rich biodiversity is truly extraordinary. Such efforts reflect our deep harmony with
nature. They also inspire us towards conservation and sustainable living. pic.twitt
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2026
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