SIKKIM: Cabinet clears departments’ proposals


Gangtok: The State Cabinet in its meeting held on 21 March in the Cabinet Hall of Tashiling Secretariat, Gangtok, approved various proposals of the departments of the state government. The meeting was attended by Dr. Pawan Chamling, Chief Minister and his cabinet colleagues.

HORTICULTURE AND CASH CROP DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs.83, 07,315.00 for implementation of (9) different developmental programmes in the State during the current financial year.

The cabinet approved the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs.144.925 lakhs and advance release of Rs. 56.00 lakhs (Rupees fifty six lakhs) only for implementation of Tubular Structure Green House for cultivation of rose during 2010-11 to 31 beneficiaries.

TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved the proposal seeking financial approval and financial sanction of Rs.405.41 lakh for development of Pilgrimage circuit at Rorathang, Reshi and Rhenock in East Sikkim.

SOCIAL JUSTICE EMPOWERMENT AND WELFARE DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved the proposal for according sanction and approval to transfer Rs.30.00 lakhs from TSP and Rs.9.0O lakhs from SCSP to Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department for implementation of Mukhya Mantri Khadya Suraksha Abhiyan (MMKSA) scheme to 2288 Scheduled Tribe families and 686 Scheduled Tribe families during 2010-11.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved the proposal seeking approval and. en-bloc sanction of Rs.373.69 lakhs for setting up of a State Biotech Hub and also development of State of art Biotech Laboratory facilities and Green house and Poly Houses at Sajong and transfer of Rs.40.10 lakhs(Rupees forty lakhs ten thousand)only from the State Plan to the Sikkim State Council of Science and Technology.

The cabinet approved the proposal approval and sanction of Rs. 5.00 crores (Rupees five crores)only for setting up a Database for employees and Pensioners under the 13th Finance Commission Grant.

SOCIAL JUSTICE, EMPOWERMENT AND WELFARE DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved the proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs.l,25, 98, 176/-(Rupees one crore twenty five lakhs ninety eight thousand one hundred and seventy six) only for implementation of Hot Meal Programme for the months of October 2010 to February 2011.

WATER SECURITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved the proposal and sanction of Rs.9,83,42,000.00 for construction of Water Supply Scheme in Pakyong, East Sikkim under –NLCPR.

The cabinet approved the proposal and sanction of Rs.2,32,00,000/- for the works strengthening of raw water main from Selep to Rateychu in Gnathang Block, East District and protection of Hans Pokhari at Tamzey.

BUILDING AND HOUSING DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs.623.80 lakhs for the construction of Special Branch office Building at Tadong below Sikkim Jewels factory, Gangtok.

ENERGY AND POWER DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved the proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs. 760. 78 lakhs for installation of 15 MVA, 66/ 11 KV transformer and extension Bay at 66/ 11 KV Sub-Station at Mamring, South Sikkim. (With IPR input)