Rs 52 crores sanctioned for capacity development programme
Sikkim set for exciting facelift
GANGTOK, October 2: The State Government has now geared up for new and exciting facelift activities in Sikkim with the latest one being the construction of way side amenities at every 10 km stretch.
According to the project report, the way side amenities will have all the basic facilities such as cafeteria, rest rooms, washrooms etc.
Sources said that Chief Minister Pawan Chamling, who envisioned the plan have already directed the concerned department to start the ground works for the construction.
Besides, the government has plans to construct similar way side amenities at every entrance in Sikkim such as Rangpo, Singtam, Rhenock, Pakyong, Rhenock and Rongli. Mr. Chamling has at the same time appealed the people to cooperate by providing suitable lands.
It may be noted here that the chief Minister has already shared his idea of constructing a huge figure of Snow Lion gate at Rangpo for which one Singapore based construction company has been preparing the lay out.
An open theatre at MG Marg in the Capital would be another added feature in the facelift process, sources further said. Another added aspect of the State Government as announced by the Chief Minister would be development of the working capacity of the youth for which the Government has sanctioned Rs 52 crores for the current financial year for the capacity development programme.
source: sikkim express
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