Governor visits MG Marg

Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 08:00 [IST]

Last Update: Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 02:19 [IST]

Governor visits MG Marg

GANGTOK,: Governor Om Prakash Mathur on Wednesday afternoon visited MG Marg here. He was warmly received by Gangtok MLA Delay Namgyal Barfungpa, MG Marg ward councillor Sandeep Malu and local residents.

As part of his ongoing efforts to understand the needs and aspirations of the people, the Governor engaged with local people and businessmen community members, inquiring about the timeliness of meetings, communication, and the current tourism inflow.

During his visit, the Governor also visited various shops at MG Marg and interacted with the traders. Notably, he stopped at a Temi Tea stall, where he spent some time with the Area MLA and distinguished members of the business community while sipping the famous Sikkim Temi Tea, a Raj Bhavan release informs.

While walking along MG Marg, the Governor expressed his appreciation for the cleanliness of the area. He stated, “The cleanliness and management of MG Marg are highly commendable. It reflects the commitment of the local municipal corporation and the people of this area towards maintaining a clean and green environment.”

 

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