Governor calls on Vice President, Defence minister

GANGTOK, : Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur on Friday called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar in New Delhi.

During the meeting, the Governor apprised the Vice President of various ongoing developmental initiatives in Sikkim and discussed matters of mutual interest concerning the State’s progress. Issues related to infrastructure, education, tourism, and welfare of the people of Sikkim were also discussed, a Raj Bhavan release informs.

Continuing the series of meetings with several dignitaries in the national capital New Delhi, the Governor of Sikkim called on Defence minister Rajnath Singh at his office, New Delhi, the same day. It was a courtesy call on by the Governor.

In a brief meeting, the Governor discussed various developmental schemes, projects and security-related issues of Sikkim with the Defence minister. He also briefed the Union minister about the recent natural calamity in Mangan district where an army officer and personnel lost their lives in line of duty, the release mentions.