Letter:
With a view to clarify certain reports which appeared in the Sikkim Express and Now during the last week, the North District Administration would like to state that the earthquake of 18th September 2011 caused major damages in most parts of the District. The State Government has provided immediate assistance to all the effected people in terms of payment of ex-gratia, allotment of alternative land, restoration of road communication etc. Since, the damages were major the process of bringing life to normalcy is still underway.
9 families from Bey and 12 families from Mantam have been provided land for construction of their houses at Chadey near Mangan.10 families who were reluctant to move out of their villages have been provided land close to their village under the Land Bank Scheme.Construction of houses under Reconstruction of Earthquake Damaged Houses (REDRH) will start very soon. Infact construction materials have already reached the sites.
With regard to restoration of road connectivity, the SPWD (Road & Bridges) has been working in restoring damaged roads. Work has been temporarily suspended on account of incessant rains but will resume as the rains diminish. Similarly, adequate funds are available for restoration of footpaths but with incessant rainfall, it is felt advisable to start work after the rainy season. We understand that the people of Sakyong and Pentong are facing difficulties but would like to assure them and all readers that the State Government is on the job and will insure that the entire District is brought back to normalcy as early as possible.
T.W. Khangsarpa, District Collector/ North
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