Governor holds first meeting with CM, cabinet ministers

GANGTOK,: Governor Dushyant Gautam on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and cabinet ministers.

The meeting, held at Lok Bhavan, was Gautam's first formal interaction with the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers after assuming office as the Governor of Sikkim, the Lok Bhavan said.

The meeting commenced with a welcome address by the Chief Secretary R. Telang.

Thereafter, the Chief Minister formally introduced the members of the Council of Ministers to the Governor and briefed him about the State government priorities, key ongoing development projects, public welfare schemes and initiatives and future plans of the government.

During the meeting, the Governor reviewed the progress of various Central government-sponsored public welfare schemes and programmes being implemented by the State government with concerned ministers.

And he appreciated the several State government initiatives and programmes and emphasized the holistic development of the State.

The Governor stressed on ensuring access to basic facilities in far flung areas, promoting innovation in key sectors such as education, healthcare, tourism, agriculture and environmental conservation.

He further mentioned that Lok Bhawan would continue its support and work in coordination with the State government for inclusive growth of the State and well-being of the people of Sikkim.

The meeting was also attended by Jitendra Singh Raje, commissioner-cum-secretary, Lok Bhavan, and Rinzing Chewang Bhutia, principal secretary to the Chief Minister.