GANGTOK,: Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has initiated a comprehensive quarter renovation project under the aegis of ‘Raj Bhawan Parisar, Sukhim Parivar’. The initiative is aimed at enhancing the living conditions of the Raj Bhawan staff residing in the quarters of Raj Bhawan, a press release on Monday informs.
The event commenced with the unveiling of the commemorative plaque by the Governor. Following this, the Governor inspected each of the recently renovated quarters and engaged in direct interaction with the occupants. He connected with the residents and gained valuable insights into their experiences through understanding the positive changes brought about by the renovation efforts, the release mentions.
Addressing the gathered audience, the Governor emphasised the value of bringing happiness to the lives of others, citing it as an age-old Indian tradition. As he is set to complete his one-year in Sikkim, he expressed the significance of witnessing the contentment and joy in the eyes of the staff today.
"This marks the most special day for me as I see the contentment and happiness in the eyes of my staff," stated Acharya. He attributed the success of this endeavour to the collective teamwork and responsibility demonstrated by the Buildings department officers and staff, Raj Bhawan officers and staff, and everyone involved in the initiative.
The Governor personally handed over the keys to the Raj Bhawan employees, who are also the residents of the quarters. Simultaneously, he presented khadas to the labourers, commending them for their hard work, the release mentions.