New Delhi, October 13: Member of Parliament from Sikkim, Dr. Indra Hang Subba, attended the first meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources for the year 2026–27, chaired by Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, and Chairperson of the Committee.
Dr. Subba expressed his anticipation for meaningful and constructive deliberations as the Committee takes up its agenda for the year in subsequent meetings.
“I look forward to fruitful discussions as the Committee proceeds with agenda-wise deliberations in the subsequent meetings during 2026–27. I will represent Sikkim and the wider Himalayan region on various issues faced by the region, including drinking water, spring water rejuvenation, Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), flood management and the impact of climate change on water resources,” said Dr. Subba.
He reiterated his commitment to advocating for sustainable, science-based and climate-resilient approaches to water resource conservation and management, keeping in view the unique geographical and ecological challenges faced by Sikkim and the Himalayan region.
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