Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang chaired a high-level meeting with the Border Roads Organization (BRO) on September 30 at Mintokgang, focusing on crucial issues impacting the state’s infrastructure and safety. This strategic meeting concentrated on finding immediate and sustainable solutions for areas vulnerable to landslides, especially in North Sikkim.
The attendees resolved to conduct joint inspections of critical points in the affected regions to develop a comprehensive action plan. Chief Minister Tamang underscored the urgency of accelerating these inspections and promptly implementing necessary measures. He expressed significant concern over the state’s damaged roads, calling for swift actions to expedite their restoration.
“I extend my gratitude to the Director General of Border Roads, the Chief Engineer of Project Swastik, and their team for their valuable presence and in-depth discussions during the meeting,” said CM Tamang.
The meeting saw the participation of the Minister for Roads and Bridges N.B. Dahal, Principal Secretary to the CM, Dr. S.D. Dhakal, Secretary D. Dadul, and other senior state officials. Representing the BRO were Lt. General Raghu Srinivasan, Director General of Border Roads, and Brig. Manoj Gupta, Chief Engineer of Project Swastik.
The discussions aimed at bolstering the state’s infrastructure resilience, ensuring safe and reliable connectivity for Sikkim’s inhabitants, and mitigating the adverse impacts of natural calamities. Through collaborative efforts between the state government and BRO, the meeting sought to pave the way for more robust and enduring infrastructure solutions across Sikkim.
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