30/09/2018
Following are some of the decisions taken by the Cabinet in its meeting held today:-
TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT
1. Approval and sanction of Rs.108.39 crores for construction of Ropeway from Pelling to Sangacholing in West Sikkim.
2. Approval and sanction of Rs. 2 crores as Grant-in-aid to Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) .
RURAL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
3. Approval and sanction of Rs.11571.15 lakhs for the implementation of works under MGNREGA 2017-18 (Post facto).
4. Approval and sanction of Rs.29.67 crores as basic grants recommended by the 14th Finance Commission in 2018-19, to be transferred to Gram Panchayats.
5. Approval and sanction of Rs.621.93 crores for implementation of Phase XII batch and II PMGSY works .
6. Approval and sanction of Rs.1334.79 lakhs towards payment of land compensation for the land acquired for construction of PMGSY Roads.
7. Approval and sanction of Rs.43.40 lakhs and release of Rs.25 lakhs towards matching State Share for National Rural Livelihood Mission.
8. Approval and sanction of Rs.58.54 crores for augmentation of 104 single village water supply schemes and establishment of one Water Testing Laboratory at Tadong.
ROADS AND BRIDGES DEPARTMENT
9. Approval and sanction of Rs.4, 41, 28,000/- for rehabilitation of damaged portion of NH-310 at Ranipool- Gangtok- Bye-pass Road .
10. Approval and sanction of Rs.53,83,282/- for payment of land compensation involved in extension of road from Chakung-Khaniserbong SPWD road to Majuwa village via Chota Samdong in West Sikkim.
11. Approval and sanction of Rs.33, 93, 417/- for payment of damaged compensation of standing properties involved in back cutting of Namchi-Phong road to Salleybong, Maniram, Tangi Bikmat and Rabi Khola Block in South Sikkim.
12. Revised approval of Rs.2, 03, 56,000/- with additional financial sanction of Rs.26, 86,000/- for improvement of alignment and road geometrics along Syari Co-operative to Middle Syari School .
13. Revised approval of Rs.5, 31,70,982/- with additional financial sanction of Rs.1,91,02,000/- for surface improvement, drainage, carpeting & protective work from Cultural Park to Dhapper Dara under Yangang Sub-Division .
14. Approval and sanction of Rs.2, 55,33, 000/- for allocation of fund under FDR for implementation of various works under National Highway for 2018-19.
15. Approval to rename Namchi - Assangthang Road in South Sikkim, as “Sabitri Devi Lepcha Road”.
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES, VETERINARY SERVICES
16. Approval and en-bloc sanction of Rs.96 lakhs for construction of Veterinary Farm and Storage at Byamzi, Lachen under BADP.
17. Approval and sanction of Rs.49,98,370/- for up-gradation of Veterinary Dispensary at Melli Dara ,South Sikkim and Samdong in East Sikkim to Veterinary Hospital.
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES DEPARTMENT
18. Approval and en-bloc sanction of 40 lakhs to be released in quarterly installments of 10 lakhs as Grants-in-aid for Government Food Preservation Factory for 2018-19.
19. Approval for amendment of notification regarding Memorandum of Understanding to be executed by the investor before making the investment in the Sate of Sikkim.
HEALTH CARE, HUMAN SERVICES & FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT
20. Approval to the State policy for implementation of Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadi Pari Yojana Kendra, wherein a policy is framed for providing quality medicines at affordable rates.
SOCIAL JUSTICE EMPOWERMENT AND WELFARE DEPARTMENT
21. Approval and sanction of Rs.194.50 lakhs for implementation of Central Assistance under Central Sector Scheme- “Grants-in-aid to Tribal Research Institute”, Sikkim, for 2018-19.
22. Confirmation of approval accorded for branding Dzongu, North Sikkim as “Lepcha Indigenous Habitat” for promotion, preservation and further enrichment of Lepcha indigenous culture for sustainable development.
23. Approval and sanction of Rs.176.86 lakhs to be released as Grants-in-aid to Extruder Food Processing Plant.
24. Approval and en-block sanction of Rs.118.39 lakhs and transfer the fund to Sikkim State Child Development Society Accounts under ICDS Mission for implementation of Poshan Abhiyan in all four Districts.
25. Approval and en-block sanction of Rs.2485.76 lakhs and transfer the fund to Sikkim State Child Development Society for implementation of ICDS Scheme.
FOOD SECURITY & AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
26. Approval and sanction of Rs.104.97 lakhs for construction of three new VLW centers at Arigaon (Geyzing), Namchi and Sumik Lingzey .
27. Approval and sanction of Rs Rs.267 lakhs for implementation of Rain- fed Area Development Scheme under National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture during 2018-19:
28. Approval and sanction of Rs.348.21 lakhs for the Scheme: ‘Support to Extension Programme for Extension Reforms during 2018-19.’
URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING DEPARTMENT
29. Approval and sanction of Rs.80 lakhs for repair and renovation of MG Marg.
30. Approval and sanction of Rs.418.54 lakhs for construction of approach road from Gumpa Dara via Leksey Colony to Begha Bazaar and construction of Rural Marketing Centre at Begha in West Sikkim.
31. Revised approval and additional sanction of Rs.2, 42, 29,000/- for development of Tsuklakhang Palace Complex, Gangtok.
TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT
32. Approval and sanction of Rs.83.41 crores for construction of Asta- Chirinjivi Pilgrimage Tourist Centre at Nagi, Namthang, South Sikkim.
HOME DEPARTMENT
33. Approval for creation of 25 posts of Ministerial Staff at various levels for the District and Sessions Courts at Gangtok and Mangan.
34. Approval for creation of 5 new posts of Residential Orderlies for the 3 newly appointed District and Sessions Judges in the cadre of Sikkim Superior Judicial Service and for 2 Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Civil Judges, Namchi at South and Geyzing at West in the Cadre of Sikkim Judicial Service.
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
35. Approval and sanction of Rs.12490.70 lakhs for implementation of Annual Work Plan & Budget for 2018-19 for Samagra Shiksa (Integrated Scheme for School Education).(Post facto)
36. Approval and sanction of Rs.97.36 lakhs for construction of twelve roomed school building-cum gallery at Tadong Senior Secondary School .
FOOD & CIVIL SUPPLIES & CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
37.Approval and sanction of Rs.2,08,36,139/- as State Share Component under NFSA 2013 for transportation, handling, movement of food grains and fair price shop’s margin for 2018-19.
PRINTING AND STATIONERY DEPARTMENT
38. Approval and sanction of Rs.2,34, 99,949/- for procurement of Post-Press machines through STCS. (Post facto)
WATER SECURITY & PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
39. Approval and sanction of Rs.424.58 lakhs for augmentation of feeder mains from Selep Water Treatment Plant to Gurudwara and Metro Tank including new Zonal Tank and Distribution to ICAR, 5th Mile and Lumsey, Gangtok.
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
40. Approval and additional sanction of Rs.66.10 lakhs only for the construction of four school buildings in West Sikkim:
i) Construction of 4/R/S/B at Lingchom Senior Secondary School -Rs.19.33 lakhs
ii) Construction of 3/R/S/B at Sardong Secondary School- -Rs.15.74 lakhs
iii) Construction of 3/R/S/B at Milling Secondary School - Rs.17.38 lakhs
iv) Construction of 3/R/S/B at Sombusty Secondary School - Rs.13.65 lakhs
41. Approval and additional sanction of Rs.4,44,57,754 /- for the construction and establishment of Government Degree College at Mangshila in North Sikkim.
42. Approval and sanction of Rs.15 crores for payment of annual fees and other dues to Schools/Institutions of Students studying within and outside State under HCM’s Merit Scholarship Scheme for 2018-19.
ROADS AND BRIDGES DEPARTMENT
43. Approval and sanction of Rs.1,86, 19,504/- for construction of approach road from Marchak Tumlabong road to Aley B***y, Samlick in East Sikkim.
FOREST, ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
44. Approval and additional sanction of Rs.165.07 lakhs under intensification of Forest Management Scheme . (Post facto)
HOME DEPARTMENT
45. Approval for creation of 16 different categories of posts, 4 each for the 4 District Legal Service Authorities .
46. Approval and sanction of Rs.42 lakhs for installation of Fire Fighting System at New Sikkim House and Sewa Bhawan, New Delhi.
BUILDINGS AND HOUSING DEPARTMENT
47. Approval and sanction of Rs.3881 lakhs for construction of Art Gallery at Gangtok.
48. Approval and sanction of Rs.8260.45lakhs for construction of State Guest House at Gangtok.
49. Approval and sanction of Rs.3937.50 lakhs for setting up of a world- class Library in Gyan Mandir, Gangtok .
ECCLESIASTICAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
50. Approval and sanction to release Rs.3crores to Managing Committee of Paru Hang Sapten Mangkhim, Ranka.
51. Approval and sanction to release grants-in-aid of 23 crores to Managing Committee /Duchi of 940 religious Institutions.
URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING DEPARTMENT
52. Approval and sanction of Rs.1749.07 lakhs for Solid Waste Treatment and Disposal Project at Shipsu to cater to South and West Districts.
53. Approval and sanction of Rs.1599.37 lakhs for establishment of Solid Waste Treatment Poject at Mangan:
54. En-block approval and sanction of Rs.709.50 lakhs under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Housing for All (Urban) .
SOCIAL JUSTICE EMPOWERMENT AND WELFARE DEPARTMENT
55. Approval and sanction of Rs.16 crores for construction of Residential School for Tribal Students at Melli.
56. Approval and sanction of Rs. 7,62,83,566/- for construction of Iman Singh Chemjong Memorial Hall at Tikjek in West Sikkim.(Post facto)
57. Approval and sanction of Rs.16 crores for construction of Residential School for Tribal Students at Parakha in East Sikkim.
58. Approval and sanction of Rs.521 lakhs for construction of Old Age Home (Jayestha Sewa Samman Kendra) at Kyongsa, Geyzing in West Sikkim.
RURAL MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
59. Approval and sanction of Rs.34,93,44, 006/- for procurement and distribution of GCI sheets to 12020 beneficiaries.
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
60. Approval and sanction of Rs.35 lakhs for re-development/up-gradation and also for transfer of the said amount to Centre for Research & Training in Informatics.
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
61. Approval and additional sanction of Rs.128.19 lakhs for construction of 12 roomed School Building-cum-Multi Purpose Hall at Middle Gyalshing Secondary School.
62. Approval and sanction of Rs.149.37 lakhs towards the release of grants–in-Aid for infrastructure development to seven Private Aided/Unaided Minority Institutes South Sikkim, viz
i) St Joseph’s School Martam- Rs 16.65 lakhs
ii) Phul Moti Memorial University Smart Academy- Rs 11.78 lakhs
iii)Bethel English School,Parkha – Rs 11.78 lakhs iv)Splendour Academy,Pachey,East Sikkim- Rs.14.72 lakhs
v) Woodstock High School, Dalam,Sombaria-Rs 17.40 lakhs vi) Marigold Public School, Mangshila- Rs. 13.25 lakhs vii)Bhai’s Jr High School, Linkey- Rs.14.72 lakhs.
63. Approval and sanction of Rs.40 lakhs towards the release of grants–in-Aid to recently established Sikkim State University.
64. Approval and sanction of Rs.25.13 crores towards revised proposal for establishment of Government Degree College at Yangthang in West Sikkim.(Post facto)
65. Approval and additional financial sanction of Rs.64.96 lakhs for construction of Academic Block(Block-B) for State Council for Educational Research and Training(SCERT) at Burtuk.
66. Approval and sanction of Rs.32,99,622/- for construction of School Ground at Pachey Senior Secondary School in East Sikkim.(Post facto)
67. Approval for creation of 11 posts of Assistant Text Book Officers,4 posts of Text Book Officers and 4 posts of Senior Text Book Officers in Language Section under Directorate of Language and framing of its recruitment Rules.
ROADS AND BRIDGES DEPARTMENT
68. Approval and sanction of Rs.164.95 crores for construction of fair weather roads in the State.
69. Approval and sanction of Rs.83, 64, 40,000/- for carpeting of various roads in the State.
70. Approval and sanction of 1.27 crores for payment of land compensation, damage compensation and compensation for standing properties involved in construction of two lane bye-pass road at 9th Mile, NH-10 in East Sikkim.
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, LIVESTOCK & VETERINARY SERVICES
71. Approval and sanction of Rs.50 lakhs as grants -in-aid to SARAH Division for implementation of State-wise rabies, anti-birth control, animal health & welfare activities and infrastructure development.
72. Approval for publication of Sikkim Pig Breeding Policy-2018in the official gazette.
URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING DEPARTMENT
73. Approval and sanction of Rs.644.21 lakhs for construction of road to Ugen Choling Gumpa from Jorethang Bazaar and construction and up-gradation of internal road of Gairi Gaon at Jorethang in South Sikkim.
FOOD SECURITY AND AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
74. Approval and sanction of Rs.311.18 lakhs for implementation of Agriculture Mechanization under Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan in West District.
75. Approval for Annual Action Plan of Rs.9967.54 lakhs and sanction of Rs.4165 lakhs for implementation of “Per Drop More Crop” under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana during 2018-19.
HORTICULTURE & CASH CROP DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
76. Approval and sanction of Rs.4 crores for procurement of seeds and planting materials for year round production to attain self sufficiency in vegetables.
77. Approval and sanction of Rs.150 lakhs for construction of roof water harvesting structure for irrigating rabi crops.
78. Approval and sanction of Rs.150 lakhs for construction of tubular structure green houses in all the four districts.
BUILDINGS AND HOUSING DEPARTMENT
79. Approval and l sanction of Rs.35823.47 lakhs for renovation and up gradation of 100 bedded District Hospital to 300 bedded Multi Speciality Hospital at Namchi.
HEALTH CARE, HUMAN SERVICES & FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT
80. Approval and sanction of Rs.70 lakhs for construction of PHSC at Chaten in North Sikkim under BADP.
CULTURAL AFFAIRS & HERITAGE DEPARTMENT
81. Approval for establishment of Engineering Cell under Cultural Affairs & Heritage Department.
RURAL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
82. Approval and sanction of Rs.52.20 crores for distribution of house up- gradation grant @ Rs.30,000/- per beneficiary to 17400 beneficiaries.
TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT
83. Revised approval and sanction of Rs.201.58 lakhs for the Way side Amenity near Mining Dara, Rangpo in East Sikkim.
84. Approval and sanction of Rs.7886.21 lakhs for construction of religious complex with 54 feet high Statue of Lord Parsuman at Tumin in East Sikkim.
85. Approval and sanction of Rs.780 lakhs for widening and strengthening of Ranka- Sajong Road in East Sikkim.
HOME DEPARTMENT
86. Approval of Tibetan Rehabilitation Policy-2014 vis-a vis benefits to be given to Tibetan Refugees in Sikkim.
RURAL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
87. Approval and sanction of Rs.10275.10 lakhs for construction of 52 Samaj Ghar, 73 Club Houses, 32 Crematorium Sheds and 271 Community Halls approved during 32 days’ Jan Sampark Abhiyan.
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To guide and provide good tour to the travelers. Well furnished apartment and luxury equipments.
