Gangtok, 26th December, 2013:

The Cabinet meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Pawan Chamling at Samman Bhawan, Gangtok on December 24. The Cabinet approved and passed the following proposals pertaining to State Government departments:

ROADS AND BRIDGES DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal seeking administrative approval and financial sanction of Rs 21.53 lakhs for payment of land compensation for the work construcxtion of new road from Dalapchand Sawa turning to Deoliong, km 1^st to 5^th.

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs 22.15 lakhs only for procurement of kitchen devices for government schools covered under Mid- Day Meal Scheme for the financial year 2013-14.

The Cabinet also approved and sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs. 198.19 lakhs only to release part payment as land compensation to concerned land owners for establishment of Sikkim University at Yangyang, South Sikkim.

SOCIAL JUSTICE EMPOWERMENT AND WELFARE DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal for according administrative approval and financial sanction of Rs 39.00 lakhs only for implementation of scheme under Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Caste Sub- Plan (SCA TO SCSP) 100% centrally sponsored scheme for the year 2013-14.

The Cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal for administrative approval and financial sanction of Rs 437.00 lakhs only for implementation of scheme under Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub- Plan (SCA TO TSP) during 2013-14.

FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES & CA DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet also approved and sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs.1, 23, 34, 140 only to procure 16380 quintals of sugar for distribution for nine months i.e. July 2013 to March, 2014 to 3,62, 260 BPL beneficiaries.

TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal for according approval and sanction for release of Rs. 50,00,000 to Sikkim Siddhesvara Dham , Namchi as Grant-in- aid, subject to submission of Utilization Certificate.

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND VETERINARY SERIVICES DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal for according approval and en-bloc sanction of Rs 219.71 lakhs only for implementation of schemes under Border Area Development Programme 2013- 14.

The Cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction for execution of work namely

a) Restoration of Bop Piggery Farm at Chungthang, North Sikkim at Rs.1,88,10,655.00 and

b) Reconstruction of Sub- Divisional AH&VS complex at Chungthang, North Sikkim at Rs. 1,74,93,600 totalling Rs. 3,63,04,255/- only.

FOOD SECURITY AND AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs. 338.49 lakhs only for implementation of Rice Programme through its various components during current financial year 2013-14.

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs. 49,43,17,500 lakhs only for distribution of laptop computers to students of Class XI and Class XII of Government Senior Secondary Schools and students of all Government Colleges in Sikkim and confirmation of approval already accorded for implementation of the programme.

HORTICULTURE AND CASH CROPS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs.150.36 lacs only for the implementation of schemes under National Mission on Medicinal Plants (NMMP) during 2013-14.

FOREST ENV. AND WL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal seeking approval of scheduled of rates for forestry activities 2013 on the basis of government approved schedules of rates.

LAND REVENUE AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs.60,00,000/- lacs only for immediate restoration work for Raw Water Main of Gyalshing – Pelling Water Supply Scheme damaged due to cloud burst of 30^th July 2013 in West Sikkim.

HOME DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs.27,91,930/- only for purchase of Tentage for 3^rd IRBn Sikkim.

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND VETERINARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs.34.80 lacs only for implementation of beneficiaries’ scheme under Trout Culture in raceways.

FOREST ENVIRONMENT AND WL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction for implementation of the action plan at the total cost of Rs.1014 lacs only as grant in aid under 13^th Finance Commission for the year 2013-14.

The cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs.363.41 lacs only for implementation of the DoNER (NEC) Financial Assistance Scheme, Development of Eco Tourism and allied activities at Chauridara, Green Village, Lingee, South Sikkim during 2013-14 to 2015-16.

The cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs.1,75,05,000.00 only for implementation of Management Action Plan (MAP) for conservation and management of Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve – Sikkim for the year 2013-14.

The cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs.234.69 lacs only for the implementation of Forest Management Scheme – Annual Work Programme for the year 2013 – 14.

CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND HERITAGE DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal for according approval and enbloc sanction of Rs. 201.81 lacs only and transfer of Rs.50 lacs only in the CFY to UD & HD for taking up the preliminary works for construction of Multi Purpose Community Centre at Bal Bir Bau Ground, Pani House.

The cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs.276.51 lacs and approval to transfer Rs.25 lacs only for taking up the preliminary works for the construction of Village Community Centre cum Library at 6^th Mile, Tadong.

ROADS AND BRIDGES DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal for according sanction and revised administration approval of Rs.1125.46 lacs and financial sanction of Rs.55.63 lacs only for the work widening, upgradation of Pavement and drainage system along Rangpo – Duga – Pendam Raod in East Sikkim.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs.24,00,000/- only for construction of 23 numbers of shop rooms at Lall Bazar, Kanchendzonga Shopping Complex, Gangtok.

HOME DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal seeking post facto approval and financial sanction for release of Rs.3,09,37,167/- only to Land Revenue and Disaster Management Department for payment of balance compensation for land acquired for construction of 2^nd and 3^rd IRBn Headquarters at Ben (Simchuthang), Mangley Dumro, South Sikkim.

WATER SUPPLY AND PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

The cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal seeking administrative approval and financial sanction of Rs.4140.00 lacs only with funding pattern of Rs.3439.80 lacs Central Share and Rs.700.20 lacs as State Share for the work Augmentation of Namchi Water Supply Scheme, South Sikkim.

DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL, ADM. REFORMS, TRAINING AND PUBLIC GRIEVANCES

The cabinet approved and sanctioned the proposal seeking approval for creation of 4002 numbers of post in various categories under Group C and D level with the financial imp lication of Rs.78,85,62,924/- per anum.

File Pic of Pawan Chamling