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Gangtok: The Cabinet Meeting was held at Tashiling Secretariat, Gangtok on 23rd June 2011 under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling. The Cabinet passed proposals pertaining to various departments.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval of the Cyber Security policy as per the guidelines of the Government of India. The primary objectives of the policy are to effectively safeguard the computer systems in Departments from Cyber threats, train and increase the awareness of Cyber security in all Departments.

DEPARTMEN T OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES &VETY, SERVICES

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs.44, 50, 000 lakhs (Rupees forty four lakhs fifty thousand) only for distribution of improved variety of piglets feed & mineral mixture to 20 piggery growers & subsidy for construction of Piggery shed.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal for according approval of the Development Guide Plans (DGPs) for the sixteen towns of the state.

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval of the revised license fees structure. The revised rate of license fees are as under:

Class- I Bazaars : The rate as per the decision of the Committee and stake holders.

Class- II Bazaars : 15% less of Class-I Bazaars

Class- III Bazaars : 25% less of the Class-II Bazaars

Other towns and Bazaars: 50% or more less of the Class-I Bazaars as the quantum of business activities in OTB areas is comparatively low.

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval of the revision of criteria for distribution of funds between the Urban Local Bodies on the basis of population and area and approval and sanction of Rs.200 lakhs under Plan and Rs.272.84 lakhs under Non-Plan (includes 13th FC grants) whereby funds will be transferred to Urban Local Bodies as per the revised criteria and the respective amount as shown in the table. In order to transfer the fund, approval for nter -head adjustment of fund through re-appropriation is also solicited.

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of the following with regard to the Preparatory Activities for Rajiv Awas Yojana-A vision of a Slum Free India.

1. Sanction of Rs.124.80 lakhs to carry out the preparatory activities.

2. Approval to process various legislations required regarding property/ dwelling rights and the Tenancy Act within the ambit of the prevalent laws.

3. Approval to process the legislation regarding the 3-pro-reforms which entails reservation of 25% funds of the Municipalities for the urban poor and also 20-25% of developed land for EWS/LIG.

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of the following with regard to the construction of Kissan Bazaar at Gangtok.

1. Accord of approval and sanction of Rs.20.96 crores, out of which Rs.18.86 crores as Central Share and Rs.2.1 0 crores as State Share.

2. Ex-post Facto approval to the appointment of M/s Prasant Tamang for the consultancy services rendered for conceptualizing planning, design drawings and preparation of DPR submitted to Planning Commission.

3. Approval to engage M/s Geotreat, Kolkata for geo -technical investigation and soil report for structural design details.
DEPARTMENT OF LAW

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal for adjustment and creation of post in various categories for the smooth functioning of the office of the State Human Rights Commission.

HORTICULTURE & CASH CROPS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking post -facto approval and sanction of Rs.64.50 lakhs (Rupees sixty four lakhs fifty thousand) only from the provision of 2010-11 for area expansion Programme under Fruits-Kiwi.

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal for according approval of the programmes to the tune Rs.1852.24 lakhs to be taken up under the Macro Management of Agriculture during the financial year 2011-12 as per the physical and financial target set by the State level Sanctioning Committee.

RURAL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval to transfer Rs.7,31 ,04,563/-(Rupees Seven crore thirty one lakhs four thousand five hundred sixty three)only to Land Revenue & Disaster Management Department for the payment of land and house compensation as per the annexure- I acquired for constructing PMGSY roads in Sikkim.

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs.39,27,554.00(Rupees thirty nine lakhs twenty seven thousand five hundred fifty four)only for the construction of Kabir Math at Lingmoo, Phase I in South Sikkim.

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval to transfer Rs. 1, 04, 25,061/-(Rupees one crore four lakh twenty five thousand sixty one) only to Land Revenue & Disaster Management Department for the payment of land compensation for land measuring 3.0200 Hectare to acquired for the construction of Kishan Bazar/Community Hall/Play Ground at Yangang, South Sikkim.

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of the revised cost of foot bridge over Rangpo Khola at Lower Tareythang, Rhenock in East Sikkim amounting to Rs.26.68 lakhs as against its earlier sanction of Rs.16.51 lakhs with an additional financial implication of Rs.10.17 lakhs.

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval for change of location of repair of 70m SFB from Sichey Khola at Sichey, lower Burtuk GPU to Rani Khola at Resithang under Ranka GPU, East Sikkim at a cost of Rs.12,61,358/- (Rupees twelve lakhs sixty one thousand three hundred fifty eight)only.

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal soliciting ex-post facto approval and sanction of Rs. l, 01, 70,308/-(Rupees one crore one lakh seventy thousand three hundred eight) only to meet the pending liabilities towards the supply of exercise books for the academic session 2011.

PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval to send the draft Amendment of the Sikkim Ministers, Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Members of Legislative Assembly (Salaries and Allowances)Act, 1977 to H.E the Governor of Sikkim for recommendation under Article 207(1) of the Constitution so that a Bill can be introduced in the next session of Sikkim Legislative Assembly.

The amendment is required for inserting a provision of salary and allowances payable to Deputy Minister of State or equivalent.

COOPERATION DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval of the Amendment to the Sikkim Cooperative Societies Rules 1981.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE, HUMAN SERVICES & FAMILY WELFARE

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs.222.84 lakhs (Rupees two crores twenty two lakhs and eighty four thousand) only towards purchase of equipments/instrument and hospital furniture under National Rural Health Mission Rch.

HORTICULTURE & CASH CROP DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs.180.94 lakhs(Rupees one hundred eighty lakhs ninety four thousand)only for implementation of different component under National Bamboo Mission during 2010-11.The scheme was implemented both in forest and Non Forest areas of the State.

ENERGY AND POWER DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal for according administrative approval and financial sanction of Rs.397.00 lakhs(Rupees three hundred ninety seven lakhs )only for system improvement of electrical installation and conversion of OH LT lines in and around Namthang Bazaar & Maniram Bhanjyang Bazaar in South Sikkim.

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval to create 8(eight) posts of Supervisor (Electrical) in the Pay-Band-l of Rs.5200-20,200 (PPB Rs.5200/-p.m +Grade pay of Rs.2200/- p.m to regularize the services of existing 8(eight Muster Roll staff in the department who have 50% disability and more due to electrocution while on duty.

WATER SUPPLY & P.H.E DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking revised administrative approval and sanction of Rs.1994.34 lakhs(Rupees nineteen crores ninety four lakhs thirty four thousand)only as against the earlier sanction of Rs.1699.95 lakhs(Rupees sixteen crores ninety nine lakhs ninety five thousand)only for the work of “Augmentation of water Supply for greater Rangpo in East Sikkim” under NLCPR.

HOME DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval of the Draft Scheme namely Victim Compensation Scheme as per the provisions of section 357 A of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973-direction given by the Hon’ble Supreme Court vide letter dated 11th February 2011 in WP (Criminal) No 129 of 2006 in Laxmi (minor) through her father Vs-Union of India and others.

TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking en-bloc sanction for Rs.5.00 crores and sanction of Rs.50 .00 lakhs in the current financial year for the development of Tenzing -Hillary Memorial Park at Uttarey in West Sikkim (Phase-I).

WATER SUPPLY AND PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERNG DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of the following for Augmentation of Dentam Water Supply Scheme in West Sikkim, Phase I & Phase –II:

1 .Administrative approval and financial sanction of Rs.663.10 lakhs (Rupees six crore sixty three lakhs and ten thousand) only which includes Rs.450.00 lakhs of 1st Phase and Rs.213.10 lakhs of IInd Phase to incur the expenditure on Dentam Water Supply Scheme in West Sikkim.

2. Administrative approval and financial sanction to the tune of Rs.66.31 lakhs only as state share component@10%.

RURAL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs.211.20 crore (Rupees two hundred eleven cores twenty lakhs )only for implementation of Chief Minister’s Rural Housing Mission for making Sikkim Kutcha House Free State by 2013.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE, HUMAN SERVICES & FAMILY WELFARE

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs. l,17,78,723/-(Rupees one crore seventeen lakhs seventy eight thousand seven hundred and twenty three) only for implementation of Chief Minster’s Comprehensive Annual and Total Checkup for Healthy Sikkim(CATCH.

ENERGY AND POWER DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs.572.27 lakhs (Rupees five crore seventy two lakhs twenty seven thousand )only for Integration of New Sub-Stations & Generation Stations under North District with existing Central Load Despatch Centre with facility for energy auditing.

PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet sanctioned the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs.75.61 lakhs (Rupees seventy five lakhs sixty one thousand) only and to release 100% advance to M/s NIM DAO Motors Pvt. Ltd., authorized dealer of M/s Tata Motors Ltd. towards cost of 05 numbers of chasis and fabrication.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING DEPARTMENT

The proposal seeking approval and sanction of the following with regards to fund transfer under Swarna Jayanti Sahari Rojgar Yojana 2011-12:

1. Sanction of Rs 194.84 lakhs as Central Share (90%) which has already been received and deposited with FRED.

2. Sanction of the State Share of Rs 21. 65(10%), the release of which will be subject to supplemennting the budget provision to that extent.

3. Approval to transfer an amount of Rs 60.00 (Central Share: Rs 54.00 lakhs and State Share: Rs 6.00 lakhs) from these amount to Urban Local Bodies for implantation of the scheme in their respective wards.

HORTICULTURE AND CASH CROP DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet approved and sanctioned Rs. 4320.00 (Rs. Forty three crores twenty lakhs ) only for implementation of Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan States 2011-12.

The Cabinet accorded post- facto approval and sanctioned to the tune of Rs 1,95,49, 938/- for area expansion programme under flowers through Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan States.

SPORTS & YOUTH AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet approved and sanctioned Rs. 5.84 crores ( Rs five crores and eight lakhs ) only for the construction of Football Stadium at Mangan in North Sikkim.

The Cabinet approved and sanctioned Rs. 35.68 crore (Rs. Thirty five crore and sixty eight lakhs 0 only for the Development of Bhaichung Stadium at Namchi in South Sikkim.

 

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