Road restoration progress reviewed during third joint inspection at Tarum Chu

MANGAN, (IPR): The third joint inspection of the ongoing road restoration work at Tarum Chu, along Chungthang-Lachen road, was conducted today under the leadership of Minister for Social Welfare, Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare, Government of Sikkim and Area MLA, Lachen Mangan constituency, Samdup Lepcha. He was accompanied by District Collector, Mangan, Anant Jain, Superintendent of Police, Mangan, LB Chettri, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Chungthang, Arun Chettri, OC 86 RCC GREF, Major D. Vivek, along with other officials and members of the public.

During the inspection, Officer Commanding, 86 RCC, GREF, Major D. Vivek, briefed the dignitaries on the current status of the road restoration work. He informed that restoration activities have been progressing continuously on a day-and-night basis to ensure the earliest possible reopening of the road.

Major Vivek presented the progress of the work and the proposed plan through drone footage, providing a detailed overview of the restoration site. He explained that a minor landslide that occurred three days ago had caused a temporary interruption to the operations. However, the work resumed promptly and is progressing steadily.

He further informed that a few more days would be required to complete the restoration work, subject to favourable weather conditions and the stability of the site.

The Minister and the accompanying officers expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of the ongoing restoration work after witnessing the progress firsthand. They appreciated the dedicated effort of the executing agencies and personnel engaged in restoring road connectivity at the earliest while ensuring safety and efficiency.