CM lays foundation stone of 2nd and 3rd IRBn Hqrs at Mangley

NAMCHI, 23 Dec: The Chief Minister Pawan Chamling today laid the foundation stone of 2nd and 3rd Indian Reserve Battalion Headquarters at Mangley-Singchuthang. Mangley is a remote village situated in South Sikkim that comes under Temi Namphing constituency.
Addressing the function, the Chief Minister highlighted that the construction of the 2nd and 3rd IRBn Hqrs in Mangley will add a new chapter to the development of this place in all aspects. He went on to inform that the necessity to bring about growth in this area and generate various kinds of prospects through different avenues was the reason the state government chose Mangley for the construction of this project.
The CM thanked the landowners whose lands [33 hectares] have been acquired for the campus. Recalling the time when he had gained permission from the Central Government to establish the IRBn Hqrs in Sikkim, he said that after the creation of the headquarters, thousands of local youth had gained employment. The success of this institution reflected in the good impression of the Sikkim IRBn in Delhi where the IRB recruits have been termed as well trained and disciplined stated the Chief Minister.
He informed IRB members about different facilities and benefits provided by the present government like the creation of improvised promotion avenues, transfer on rotation system to tackle the problem of outside posting, increased pay, family & health benefits, etc. Highlighting on the efforts of the state government to grant excellent facilities to the police, he added that the policy for the promotion ratio for them has been improved to 50:50 from 67:33 ratio.
While stating that the present government has worked endlessly to bring about vast development in the State Police Force, he pointed out that the Sikkim Police Department has a good image and delivers disciplined and efficient workforce. Applauding the good work of DGP Sikkim Police, Jasbir Singh and the entire Police force, he said that it is also due to Mr Singh’s guidance and leadership that the state police has gained a positive image.
He urged the IRB recruits to craft a good campus in this area after its construction by endorsing positive elements and avoiding negative factors. He informed the Police personnel about the 10% quota in the police department reserved for promotion to worthy candidates of SI post and below and 5 % quota to follower groups. He informed that 1000 children of the C&D grade employees have been given jobs on humanitarian grounds under the present government.
On the upcoming Sikkim University, Bhaley Dhunga Skywalk, Ropeway, he asked the public to avail all the opportunities arising from these projects to empower themselves. “It is the aim of the government to develop the human capital and this can happen only when the public learn to become self reliant by utilizing the benefits and taking advantage of the prospect occurring in their respective areas”, stressed Mr Chamling.
Secretary Building and Housing, MB Gurung presented the technical details of the upcoming headquarters. He informed that the first IRBn Hqrs was established at Pipaley in West Sikkim and now the construction works of the new 2nd and 3rd hqrs has also been taken up by the Building and Housing Department. The headquarters will be established to accommodate approximately 1500 residents. The total land which has been acquired by the Police Department is 83.18 acres located adjacent to Mangley bazaar. The estimated cost for the first phase is Rs 18.20 crore which has been sanctioned by the state government and tendered as well. The total built up area of the barracks will be 26,684 sqft to accommodate 300 plus IRB personnel.  He informed that the time period for the completion of the project is three years from the date of commencement of the project.
Earlier, DGP Sikkim Police, Jasbir Singh welcomed the gathering while the program rounded off with the vote of thanks from Additional DGP SD Negi.
The foundation stone laying program organized by the Police Department was also attended by the Chief Secretary, R Ongmu, MP, PD Rai, dignitaries of Sikkim Police, Ministers, MLAs, Chairpersons, Official dignitaries, SDZP Adhakshya & Upadhakshya and IRB personnel.