SIKKIM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
M.G.ROAD, GANGTOK,SIKKIM
Press Release
Dt.6 NOV 2008
Sikkim Chamber of Commerce congratulates Government of India for giving its approval in today’s meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs to take up the construction of a new broad gauge railway line between Sevok and Rangpo covering a distance of 52.7 KMs.
The work on the project is expected to start before the end of this financial year.
The work on stregthening of infrastructure in this strategic State was of urgent need to provide alternative mode of transportation for goods and people. A few days back the Cabinet Committee approved construction of Pakyong Airport. Furthur, the visit of Cabinet Secretay this week will also push forward the double laneing of Nathu La- Siliguri Highway as well as construction of alternate highway to meet the vagaries of the monsoon, frequent blockades and the rising demand of more traffic load.
All this augurs well for the economy of Sikkim and also for the security of the Nation.
The tourism sector, the trade sector, the industrial sector- all will get a boost in times to come providing more opportunities for growth, employment and revenue generation in Sikkim.
S.K.Sarda
President
Sikkim Chamber of Commerce
Gangtok.
6 Nov 2008
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