Gangtok :2nd July : CM PS Tamang presently on an official tour of West Bengal met CM Suvendu Adhikari at Kolkota. He congratulated him on assuming office of Chief Minister of West Bengal and ‘conveyed best wishes for a successful and fruitful tenure.’
‘During the meeting, several important matters were discussed .’A key issue was the previously stalled proposal for the construction of a Suswastha Bhawan Sikkim, at the SNT Complex in Siliguri, intended to support people seeking medical treatment in the region. The Chief Minister of West Bengal acknowledged the significance of this initiative and graciously accorded his approval, and directed the concerned department to issue permission,’ said CM.
CM has expressed gratitude for Adhikari’s prompt and positive response.
Sikkim CM also deliberated with his counterpart on ‘ the reciprocal transport agreement between the Governments of Sikkim and West Bengal, particularly the long-standing demand to enhance the quota of countersignature permits for Sikkim-registered taxis operating to West Bengal. In a significant and welcome decision, the Chief Minister of West Bengal approved an increase in the existing quota from 3,000 to 6,000 permits. This will enable a greater number of Sikkim-registered taxis to ply across various parts of West Bengal, especially Siliguri, thereby greatly benefiting our Sarathis and strengthening inter-state connectivity.’
‘The meeting further addressed the pressing issue of the rising Teesta riverbed following the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) of 2023, which has caused extensive damage to National Highway 10 and disrupted connectivity to Sikkim. It was mutually agreed that scientific sediment management through dredging of the Teesta River would be undertaken as a joint initiative between the Governments of Sikkim and West Bengal,’ CM Tamang added.
CM said finally , he once again expresses sincere thanks to the
Chief Minister of West Bengal for the fruitful engagement and his prompt and positive decisions taken on these important matters.
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