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31.01.2012
The Cabinet Meeting was held on 25th January 2011 at the Cabinet Hall of Samman Bhawan under the Chairmanship of the Chief Minister Mr Pawan Chamling. The following proposals of various departments were approved by the Cabinet. Home Department The Cabinet approved the proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs.100.70 lakhs only for the construction of Model Police Station at Rongli, East Sikkim under the scheme Modernization of Police Force. Water Security and Public Health Engineering Department The Cabinet approved the proposal seeking approval and sanction for upgradation and overhauling of Namchi and Gyalshing-Rabdentse Water Supply Scheme at an estimated cost of Rs. 19.99 crores. Human Resource Development Department The Cabinet approved the proposal of the State Level Committee and Departmental Selection Committee nominated for the purpose of monitoring the selection and nominating procedure of students based on merit under Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme and also the guideline framed by the department to provide criteria for the selection of the State Toppers at the primary education level. Rural Management and Development Department The Cabinet approved the proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs.4,49,53,700/- only for the construction of Kisan Bazar at Namthang, South Sikkim. Urban Development and Housing Department The Cabinet approved the proposal to hand over the partial administrative control and maintenance of Kanchen Dzonga Shopping Complex at Lall Bazar, Gangtok to the Gangtok Municipal Corporation for an initial period of five years. Irrigation and Flood Control Department The Cabinet approved the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs.61.92 crores only for the implementation of schemes approved and sanctioned by the Hon’ble Chief Minister during his village to village tour. Roads and Bridges Department The Cabinet approved the proposal seeking approval and sanction of 100.00 lakhs only for the construction of 55 meter span steel bridge at Bungling over Rongli Chu in East Sikkim. Cooperation Department The Cabinet approved the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs.100.00 Lakhs only to be released as grants- in-aid to 19 MPCS for construction of building, repair of existing building and purchase of land. Forest Environment and WL Management Department The Cabinet approved the proposal seeking ex post-facto approval and sanction of Rs.572.83 lakhs only for implementation of various works under Sikkim Ecology and Environment Cess fund for the year 2011-12. Labour Department The Cabinet approved the proposal seeking approval to transfer Rs.200.00 lakhs only to SIDICO for Comprehensive Educational Loan Scheme to take up higher academic studies and professional courses within the country and abroad. Tourism Department The Cabinet approved the proposal for according approval and additional sanction of Rs. 20.06 lakhs only as against its earlier sanction of Rs.7.93 lakhs only for electrification of tourist Amenities at Majhitar, South Sikkim. Water Security and PHE Department The Cabinet approved the proposal seeking approval and additional sanctionof Rs. 1080.71 lakhs only with an additional sanction of Rs.97.29 lakhs only for construction of Water Supply Scheme in Pakyong, East Sikkim under NLCPR. Forest Env. & WL Management Department The Cabinet approved the proposal seeking approval and en-bloc sanction of Rs. 21.40 lakhs for the work Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats for Khangchendzonga National Park. Urban Development and Housing Department The Cabinet approved the proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs.50.00 lakhs only for the construction of parking Space and allied works at Namthang, South Sikkim. Health Care, Human Services & Family Welfare Department The Cabinet approved the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs.50.00 lakhs only for Mukhya Mantri Jeevan Raksha Kosh Scheme to provide financial assistance to general public other than BPL persons referred for treatment outside State (within) India by the Medical Board for further specialized investigation and treatment. Food Security and Agriculture Development Department The Cabinet approved the proposal for according approval and sanction of Rs.65.00 lakhs only for establishment of two numbers of Mobile Soil Testing Vans presently functioning in South / West and North / East District respectively and strengthening of existing Soil Testing Laboratory. Human Resource Development Department The Cabinet approved the proposal seeking approval for Compulsory Teachers Training Programmes for all the regular untrained Government teachers under Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. Social Justice, Empowerment and Welfare Department The Cabinet approved the proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs. 272.34 lakhs only for transfer of fund under Supplementary Nutrition Programme for the period April to September 2011. Roads and Bridges Department The Cabinet approved the proposal of seeking approval and sanction of Rs. 605.65 lakhs for upgradation of existing link road from Soreng, Sreebadam, Kaluk to Lower Samdong in West Sikkim, Rs.609.78 lakhs only for upgradation, improvement and carpeting of Radhu Khandu road from Shanku Fatak to Hee Pool in West Sikkim and Rs. 727.78 lakhs for upgradation work of Rinchenpong to Mayong road via Yangsum in West Sikkim.
SIMFED REPRESENTS SIKKIM AT THE INDIA INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND AGRICULTURE EXPO-2011Sikkim was represented by Simfed in the last concluded Agri Expo.11, India International Food and Agriculture Expo-2011, held at the Gokulam Convention Centre, Kaloor, Cochi, Kerala from the 26th to 28th of November of 2011. This is one of the major National Organic Fair organised by the Foundation for Organic Agriculture and Rural Development, Coffee Board, Coconut Board, NABARD, Government of India, Government of Kerala in Kerala. The Expo was inaugurated by Mr. K.C.Sashidhar, Chief General Manager, NABARD after a Welcome Speech by Mr. P.C. Cyriac,IAS(Retd), Chairman, Foundation for Organic Agriculture and Rural Development. The Fair consisted of participants from all over the nation and several from South East Asia. The participants comprised of Manufacturers, Dealers, Cooperative Societies, etc. The Exhibits mainly ranged from Organic vegetables, all types of organically grown spices, fruits, coconuts, and their processed products. Besides Exhibition cum Retail activities, the Expo also comprised of seminars by invitee Experts in various fields of organic Farming, followed by open forum discussion amongst Growers, Dealers, Manufacturers etc and the Experts during all three days. The Seminar also highlighted the current status of Organic Farming in India and Globally. On this occasion Mr. P. K. Sunwar, Dy. General Manager(Marketing), Simfed delivered a brief and well versed deliberation on the current status of Organic Farming in Sikkim during which he clarified and answered questions and certain points put forward by the participants who all came from various parts of country. The Simfed delegation comprised of ten farmers from all over Sikkim and SIMFED ICS Area of Rateypani and West Pendam. The team was headed by Mr. P. K. Sunwar, Dy. G. M. (Mktg), Simfed. The Program was sponsored by the National Horticulture Board, Sikkim State Unit and was organized with the help & support of the local Senior Officer of NHB Mr. A.K. Singh, Centre in Charge. The NHB also sponsored the last Bio-Fach Exhibitions and two awareness program on Ginger and Cardamom. The Simfed Stall consisted of all Organic products of Sikkim, right from Large Cardamom, oranges, cherry Pepper (Dalle), Ginger, Pulses, various local medicinal herbs etc. Sikkim Stall with its rich hue of organic products at display for sale and as exhibits, adorned with rich traditional artifacts impressed all the visiting delegations to the Expo. Owing to its rich hue of organic products display for sale and as exhibits, adorned with rich traditional artifacts impressed all the visiting delegations to the Expo. Owing to which it was elaborately flashed in all the local Newspapers and SIMFED has got special appreciation certificate. The overall participation of the Sikkim delegation to this Expo was a grand success. Farmers from Sikkim were able to visit the local organic farms for exposure to some of the advanced technologies being introduced in organic farming. In particular, this Expo participation helped Simfed garner a lot of interest for several organic products of Sikkim from amongst some major National and International growers, manufacturers, purchasers, dealers etc. SIMFED has got trail order of 15MT Organic Ginger from one of International Exporter after which they confirmed regular order of 100MT Ginger per month. SIMFED also got order of Large Cardamom which to be supplied every month to them in Kerala. SIMFED is working continuously to promote the Organic Products of Sikkim in National and International Market and fulfill the dreams of the Sikkim Organic Mission and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim with the help and support of the Agriculture & Horticulture Department officials.
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IPR NEWS SERVICE
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