Cabinet clears slew of funds and proposals

GANGTOK, 18 March [IPR]: A Cabinet meeting was held at the Cabinet Hall of Samman Bhawan here on 16 March chaired by Chief Minister Pawan Chamling. The Cabinet passed the following proposals:
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM & CIVIL AVIATION: The proposal of the Sky Walk at Bhaley Dhunga in South Sikkim to be taken up in a phased manner so that expenses to the tune of Rs. 50 crore is spent annually from 2011-12 to 2014-15. The construction works will however be taken up in principle after clearance is obtained from the National Board of Wildlife, New Delhi.
The proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs. 36,53,323 for payment of land compensation with the proviso for payment of Rs. 25 lakh for development of Allied facilities for Lingdem Hot Spring, Upper Dzongu, North Sikkim.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE, EMPOWERMENT AND WELFARE: The proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs. 1.75 crore for supply of uniforms for Anganwadi centre attending children under Integrated Child Development Services (lCDS) from the fund provided under State Share.
UD&HD: The proposal seeking approval and sanction of the project “Infrastructure Development and Beautification of Mangalbarey Bazaar-Phase I” at a total cost of Rs. 302.47 lakh and awarding the works to Takurthang Chuchen Registered Contractor’s Co-operative Society Limited and Takurthang Chuchen Ward 1, 2 & 3 Labour Co-operative Society Limited.
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION: The proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs. 25 lakh for the development of a picnic spot at Sikip in South Sikkim.
FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT: The proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs. 56.59 lakh to meet the cost of additional quantity of rice from the month of September 2011 to March 2012 to be distributed to BPL families having more than five members.The proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs. 22 lakh for completion of distribution of rice by 31 March under the “Annapurna Yojana” for the financial year 2011-12.
RMDD: The proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs. 16 crore to harness and complete the works with respect to repair/ restoration of PMGSY roads damaged by the earthquake of 18th September 2011 as early as possible.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS & HERITAGE: The proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs. 49,86,238 for payment of land compensation and other expenditures incurred in the development of LD Kazi Memorial Park at Chakung, West Sikkim.
FOREST ENVIRONMENT & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT: The proposal seeking approval of Rs. 200.978 lakh for implementation of Catalytic Development Programme (CDP) 2009 and 2010. The programme is related to extension and development of Mulberry, Muga and Eri sericulture in Sikkim which is being sponsored by Central Silk Board, Government of India on 80:10:10 basis between the Central Silk Board, State Government and the stake holders.
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES DEPARTMENT: The proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs. 59,47,500 for implementation of 20 group Approach programmes under the Integrated Handloom Development Scheme for the year 2011-12.
HEALTH CARE, HUMAN SERVICES & FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT: The proposal for according approval to amend the earlier approved scheme titled Mukhya Mantri Sishu

Surakasha Yojana Avam Sutkeri Sahayog Yojana (MMSSYASSY) to also include BPL and gravid mother giving birth to a girl child and the girl born thereof.
TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT: The proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs. 465.81 lakh for the construction of Modern Wayside Amenity at

Chakung-Soreng Road in West Sikkim.
FOREST, ENVIRONMENT & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT: The proposal seeking approval and en-bloc sanction of Rs. 1,11,31,430 for implementation of various

activities under Management Action Plan (MAP) 2011-12 for Kanchendzonga Biosphere Reserve (100% CSS).
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND VETERINARY SERVICES: The proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs.  24.27 lakh for

distribution of cross breed goat to 90 tribal beneficiaries (50 from Shipgyer and 40 from Hee-Gyathang). Under this Scheme, each beneficiary shall be

provided with 4 cross bred breedable goats in the ratio of 1:3 i.e. 1 male and 3 female along with 60 kgs Concentrate and a feeding bowl.
SOCIAL JUSTICE EMPOWERNMENT AND WELFARE DEPARTMENT: The proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs. 98.17 lakh under TSP and Rs. 50.23 lakh under SCSP for

construction of Roof Rain Water Harvesting Tank. The fund will be transferred to the respective Zilla Panchayats for taking up the scheme.
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND VETERINARY SERVICES: The Proposal for according and sanction of Rs. 51,23,897 for land acquisition at Maneybong, West Sikkim for the extension of Rainbow Trout Seed Production Unit.
IRRIGATION AND FLOOD CONTROL DEPARTMENT: The proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs. 46.25 crore for implementation of the project “Improvement of Storm Water Drainage below Greenfield Airport at Pakyong”.
ENERGY AND POWER DEPARTMENT: The proposal seeking approval and sanction of the following with regards augmentation of 10KVA to 25KVA Sub Station with 11 KV 2 phase to 2 phase weasel transmission line and conversion of 1 phase 3 wire to 3 phase 6 wire LT distribution lines at Begha School Dara under Maneybong Block in West Sikkim.
The cabinet also gave approval and sanction to the tune of Rs. 22 lakh and approval for awarding the work to M/s Men’s Cooperative Society of Begha Dentam in West Sikkim.
FOOD SECURITY AND AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: The proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs. 113.63 lakh for purchase of agricultural equipments from SIMFED under the Government of India, Centrally sponsored scheme "Promotion and strengthening of Agricultural Mechanism through Training, Testing and Demonstration".
FINANCE, REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE DEPARTMENT: The proposal seeking approval to submit the Second Supplementary Demands for Grants 2011-12 and the Vote on Account for the financial year 2012-13 to the Governor of Sikkim seeking his recommendation to place it in the forth coming Sikkim Legislative Assembly.
TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT: The proposal seeking approval of the draft ‘The Sikkim Siddhesvara Dham Amendment Bill, 2012’ duly amending the Sikkim Siddhesvara Dham Act 2011, wherein it is proposed to amend some of the sections of the act along with some changes in the Managing Committee and insertion of Tourism & Civil Aviation Department as the administrative Department.
HOME DEPARTMENT: The proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs. 90.39 lakh for repair of seven fire stations of Sikkim and electrification, repair of fire station buildings at Rangpo and Singtam, utilizing the fund of Rs. One Crore allocated to Fire and Emergency Service under NDRF. The proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs. 500 lakh for restoration of Infrastructure at Rs. 434.48 lakh and for procurement of Equipments etc at Rs. 65.52 lakh duly utilizing the fund allocated under NDRF.