SORENG, : Chief Minister P.S. Golay on
Monday inaugurated a Sub-Divisional Administrative Centre at
Mangalbaria, Soreng. The sub-divisional office was previously operating from a
rented premises.
The Chief Minister dedicated
the new sub-divisional administrative centre to the people of Soreng district
and expressed hope that the infrastructure would serve as a centre to cater to
public welfare works.
Following the inauguration, the
Chief Minister addressed a public function at Mangalbaria senior secondary
school playground.
He stated that the formation of
Soreng and Pakyong districts in 2021 was a historic decision of the SKM
government. “The previous SDF government did not understand the long-pending
aspirations of the people regarding the formation of Soreng and Pakyong
districts. It was only after the formation of the SKM government that the nod
for the formation of the two districts was expedited,” he said.
Golay announced that the human
resources required for the smooth functioning of the centre would be appointed
soon. “Skilled and efficient human resources will be provided as required by
the sub-divisional administrative centre of Mangalbaria to ensure better services
to the people,” the Chief Minister said.
He appealed the sub-divisional
magistrate and the employees of the sub-divisional administrative centre to
fulfil their responsibilities with dedication and in close coordination with
MLAs and panchayat members while working for the welfare of the people.
Golay emphasized that the
recommendations of MLAs, ministers and the Chief Minister for any works of
public concern should be treated equally. He urged people to approach their
MLAs, ministers and department secretaries for various matters of personal and
social concern, instead of directly approaching him.
Highlighting the developmental
initiatives of SKM government for constituencies under Soreng district, Golay
asserted that the development of various public sectors including tourism would
be given utmost priority. He promised to establish an educational institution in
Rinchenpong constituency. “The State government will establish an institute,
either a college or another institution, in Rinchenpong constituency.”
Regarding the land dispute at
Mangalbaria Bazaar, Golay assured that the issue would be resolved soon with
the State government working towards an amicable solution. He also announced
plans to establish a university at Ghumanuney, Mabong-Singyang under Salghari-Zoom
constituency very soon.
Golay also called for greater
tourism initiatives in the constituencies under Soreng district, calling the
sector a sustainable medium to address livelihood issues.
The Chief Minister appealed the
people not to leave their lands barren, warning that such trends would destroy
the agricultural practices that have been a part of their heritage. He added
that the decline in agriculture would also impact the food supply. Golay
informed that the State government is planning to take over barren lands through
panchayats for cultivation with a provision of equal profit-sharing between the
panchayats and the landowners. He announced incentives for farmers who continue
agricultural activities. “Our vision is to leave no land barren and to bring
such uncultivated lands under agricultural initiatives. To promote agriculture
in the State, the government will provide incentives to farmers,”Golay said.
The Chief Minister also highlighted
numerous schemes in education, health, agriculture and other sectors initiated
by the State government to uplift the people socially, culturally and
economically. He mentioned that a considerable amount of money has been spent
under public welfare schemes such as Vatsalya, Chief Minister Educational Assistance
Scheme, Chief Minister Suswasthya Yojana, and others, providing direct benefits
to the needy.
Golay also condemned the recent
terrorist attack on tourists at Pahalgam, calling such acts heinous and
cowardly. Expressing solidarity with the nation against terrorism, he affirmed
that Sikkim would support and welcome the Central government’s resolutions in
the fight against terrorism.
On the occasion, the Chief
Minister also distributed cheques to various social organizations and struggling
entrepreneurs through the Chief Minister’s Discretionary Grant.
