Governor to review developmental initiatives in Soreng district

Wednesday, Jun 04, 2025 10:30 [IST]

Last Update: Tuesday, Jun 03, 2025 17:28 [IST]

Governor to review developmental initiatives in Soreng district

SORENG, (IPR): Governor Om Prakash Mathur arrived in Soreng district on Tuesday as part of his official tour. He was accompanied by commissioner-cum-secretary to the Governor, Jitendra Singh Raje and ADC to Governor of Sikkim, SantoshBaniya, along with officers and officials.

Upon his arrival, the Governor was warmly received by Zoom-Salghari MLA Madan Cintury, District Collector (Soreng) Dhiraj Subedi, Superintendent of Police (Soreng) Nahkul Pradhan, and other officers and officials of the district administration. The reception was marked by the ceremonial Guard of Honour by the 2nd IRBn (Pipalay).

During his visit, the Governor is scheduled to engage in a comprehensive review of the administrative framework and developmental initiatives in Soreng District. Tomorrow, he will be meeting with the district heads and officers from various departments to discuss key governance matters, ongoing projects, and policy implementations aimed at enhancing public welfare and regional development.

The Governor’s maiden visit underscores the State government’s commitment to effective governance and close coordination between administrative units. His interaction with district officials is expected to provide valuable insights and efforts towards inclusive development.

 

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi