Chief Minister inaugurates new district hospital and upgraded public ground at Mangan

GANGTOK, :Chief Minister P.S. Golay today inaugurated two major public infrastructure projects in Mangan district. These include the newly constructed building of district hospital and upgraded public ground at Mangan, alongside the foundation stone laying of Healing Garden-cum-Wellness Park.

Addressing a public event at ZillaBhawan in Mangan, the Chief Minister congratulated the people of Mangandistrict on the new infrastructures.

He expressed his satisfaction in seeing the Mangan district hospital complete, ready to serve the people. He said the newdistrict hospital, with its advanced medical facilities, will ensure better healthcare access and urged public to take full advantage of the hospital’s services.

He assured that the government is committed to addressing the further needs of the hospital including the provision of doctor and nurse quarters, as well as private rooms.

Highlighting the government’s commitment to healthcare, the Chief Minister informed that every district in Sikkim is now equipped with dialysis centres. He also spoke about the philanthropic initiatives under GaribJankalyanPrakosta, a non-profit organisation providing medical assistance to the underprivileged and the ‘AmaKo Goad’ Su-SwasthyaNiwas, a free rental health-logistics support facility.

Speaking on the ongoingSewaPakhwada, a nationwide initiative from September 17 to October 2, the Chief Minister spoke about its focus on cleanliness, health camps, tree plantation and promoting local products. He urged everyone to actively participate in these activities to promote awareness and foster a culture of self-reliance and community well-being.

In his concluding remarks, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to the Central government for its decision to reduce GST rates. He also urged leaders and citizens of Mangan district to work collectively as a team to bring governance to the doorstep of the people.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister extended financial support under Chief Minister’s Discretionary Grant to various organizations, including Rs. 1,00,000 for the construction of an amphitheatre at PM Shri Mangan Senior Secondary School, Rs. 5,00,000 for renovation of Tse Chu Lhakang and assistance toLabrangDhupdeyChampoTshokpa Association for the annual RinzingSokdrupDrupchen Puja.

The event also included the screening of two videos –one tracing the journey of Mangan district hospital and another presenting the concept of the Healing Garden-cum-Wellness Park. The programme saw the launch of several digital initiatives for STNM Hospital including an online portal for complaint redressal and a complaint management system.

Ministers PintsoNamgyalLepcha and SamdupLepcha, and MLA ThenlayTsheringBhutia, in their addresses, expressed their gratitude towards the Chief Minister for his vision and commitment to the district’s development. They highlighted the significant strides being made in healthcare, infrastructure and other essential services.

Heath minister G.T. Dhungel stated that the completion of the hospital is yet another testimony of the vision and commitment of the government under the leadership of the Chief Minister. He also outlined requirements such as specialist doctors, dialysis technicians, doctor/nurse quarters, storage, and an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) to further strengthening healthcare services.

Earlier, district collector Anant Jain highlighted Mangan’s recent achievements including securing the cleanest district award for three consecutive years, and 10 Gram Panchayats under Mangan being declared TB-free. He thanked the Chief Minister for his continuous support in driving development in the region.

The newly inaugurated Mangandistrict hospital, the only major healthcare facility for North Sikkim, has a plinth area 59,808 sqft across four floors. It serves five public health sub-centres, nearly half of the district's population, a large migratory workforce, and both domestic and international tourists.

The ground floor houses multiple OPDs, including general medicine, surgery, ENT, dental and paediatrics, along with diagnostic facilities like CT scan, X-ray and ultrasound. The first floor is dedicated to paediatrics, gynaecology and the laboratory, while the second floor accommodates surgery, orthopaedics and general medicine wards. The top floor features a conference hall, canteen and common areas.

Designed to be seismically resilient, the hospital enhances healthcare access and optimises patient flow. After the inauguration, the Chief Minister toured the facility, visiting the dialysis and emergency units. He interacted with medical staff, reviewed equipment, and emphasized maintaining high cleanliness standards and 24x7 service for the growing population.