Sikkim

Sikkim’s Sonam Pintso Sherpa Wins Green Journalist Award

Sonam Pintso Sherpa, a renowned butterfly expert and conservationist from Rimbi, West Sikkim, has been honored with the Green Journalist Award at the 12th annual Balipara Foundation Awards held in Guwahati on Wednesday.

At 38, Sonam Pintso has dedicated his life to documenting and promoting Sikkim’s rich butterfly diversity, earning him widespread recognition in the field of environmental conservation. The award celebrates his outstanding contributions to environmental reporting and sustainability advocacy.

The Balipara Foundation Awards recognize individuals and organizations making impactful contributions to nature conservation and community resilience. This year’s ceremony brought together leading environmentalists and stakeholders who praised Sonam Pintso’s role in advancing awareness and action toward protecting biodiversity.

Sonam Pintso’s achievements underscore the growing importance of community-led conservation efforts in preserving Sikkim’s natural heritage.

Jeewan Dahal

I have done training in Neuro-linguistic programming. Based in Sikkim, own The Sikkim Today & Hillrooms- supporting the growth of entrepreneurship around the NorthEast.

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