CM to lead Sikkim legislators’delegation for Maha Kumbh pilgrimage
GANGTOK, : The 4th SKM legislators’ meeting was on Tuesday conducted at Samman Bhavan here under the chairmanship of party president and Chief Minister PS Golay.
A SKM release informs that the meeting was attended by the party MLAs, Chief Minister’s advisors, political secretaries, OSD, and the Chief Minister’s press secretary.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister outlined the agenda and emphasized the need for a grand celebration of the upcoming 13th Foundation Day of the SKM party in all constituencies on February 4. He urged the members to highlight the party’s achievements and communicate the government’s developmental work effectively to the people of Sikkim during the celebrations, the SKM release informs.
Among the key issues discussed was the unnecessary entry of impermissible individuals into villages and towns, which has raised concerns. It was decided to strictly monitor the registration of manpower arriving from outside the State and to implement a temporary work permit system at every GPU level. This measure is aimed at safeguarding local interests while ensuring systematic management of external workforce deployment, the release mentions.
The Chief Minister also addressed the issue of illegal subletting of trade licenses and stressed the government’s commitment to eradicating this practice. The focus will instead shift toward enhancing local skill development and manpower utilization, ensuring that employment opportunities primarily benefit the people of Sikkim.
A significant emphasis was placed on maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across the State. The Chief Minister urged all officials and departments to ensure that not only public spaces but also government offices maintain high standards of cleanliness. He highlighted the importance of keeping Sikkim clean as part of the government’s broader developmental vision, the release mentions.
The meeting also discussed the constitution of a State Planning & Development Board along with sister boards at the constituency level. The State-level board will focus on financial planning, monitoring, and development, while the nine-member constituency-level committees will oversee development and planning activities within their respective areas.
In addition, the Chief Minister informed the members about his upcoming pilgrimage tour to Mahakumbh, scheduled for February 7, where he will lead a delegation of legislators. The pilgrimage has been arranged following an invitation extended by the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath.
Several other critical issues were also discussed during the meeting, including Limboo-Tamang seat reservation, the visit of HH Karmapa Orgyen Trinley Dorjee to Sikkim and the upcoming delimitation exercise, the release mentions.
The Chief Minister assured the house that the party’s organizational structural appointments would soon be carried out to strengthen its functioning. He also appealed to all MLAs to work tirelessly for the people of Sikkim and to ensure that the government’s developmental initiatives reach every corner of the State.
The meeting concluded with the members reaffirming their commitment to advancing Sikkim’s development under the dynamic leadership of P.S. Golay, working together to fulfill the aspirations of the people, the release mentions.
4th SKM Legislators’ Meet : Key Takeaways
It was decided to strictly monitor the registration of manpower arriving from outside the State and to implement a temporary work permit system at every GPU level. This measure is aimed at safeguarding local interests while ensuring systematic management of external workforce deployment.
The CM also addressed the issue of illegal subletting of trade licenses and stressed the government’s commitment to eradicating this practice.
A significant emphasis was placed on maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across the State. The Chief Minister urged all officials and departments to ensure that not only public spaces but also government offices maintain high standards of cleanliness.
The meeting also discussed the constitution of a
State Planning & Development Board along with sister boards at the
constituency level.