CS completes two-day inspection tour of North Sikkim

MANGAN, 19 Dec:  Chief Secretary, R Ongmu, today visited Meyong Chu Power Project in North Sikkim and took stock of the restoration works. The CS was on a two-day tour to North Sikkim. She directed the BRO to clear the approach road to Meyong project as soon as possible or construct an alternate route.
The main purpose of her visit was to inspect road conditions, take stock of implementation of government schemes, inspect the status of under construction power project and restoration of damages caused by the windstorm on 15 December.
The CS also visited the Saffo monastery where she offered prayers and interacted with the local people. The public and panchayat placed demands relating to the construction of Mani Lhakang, kitchen and accommodation for devotees. The CS in turn has assured that their demands will be placed to the government.
Ms Ongmu also visited the Adit-V tunnel of 1200 MW Teesta Urja power project where the managing director, Teesta Urja Ltd, SK Agarwal briefed her about the project. She travelled to Chunthang via the tunnel and inspected the Dam of Teesta Urja.
In a meeting with panchayats and the Sub-divisional officials of Chungthang, the panchayat and public requested the CS for provision of free electricity since they have contributed in the construction of the power project.
The CS directed the DC North to ensure the completion of all ongoing schemes as soon as possible. Ms Ongmu also visited the under construction Chatten Mini Hydel Power Project site and directed officials to sort out all problems as soon as possible.
On the first day of her tour to North district, the Chief Secretary asked the Chief Engineer, GREF to ensure proper maintenance of the North Sikkim highway. GREF presented details of future plans for Gangtok-Mangan highway widening and construction of new bridges in North district.
During a meeting in the afternoon with departmental staff, the CS was informed by ADC (Development), Chungthang, of the requirement for more staff and a department vehicle at the earliest. ADC, Mangan and SDM Chungthang division also need a vehicle each, she was informed.
CDPO, Mangan informed that total number of ICDS centres sanctioned in North is 56 out of which 41 have been completed and others are under progress.
BDO, Mangan BAC, informed that the BAC needs maintenance work and one vehicle for field visits to monitor REDRH and CMRHM schemes.

After the meeting, the CS inspected the Teesta Urja Tunnel at Ringdang where Chairman, KN Bhutia, presented the future plan of Teesta Urja along with its CSR activities in a power point presentation.
The CS was accompanied by PB Subba [Secretary Power Department], R Rajalim [Secretary Roads & Bridges], KN Bhutia[Retired Secretary], CP Dhakal, [District Collector, North], RD Bhutia [Chief Engineer Buildings department], SS Poudwal [Chief Engineer, GREF] along with all government department officers of North district.