Sikkim MP attends Parliamentary Estimates Committee meeting on railway development

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Sikkim MP attends Parliamentary Estimates Committee meeting on railway development

GANGTOK,: Lok Sabha MP (Sikkim) Indra Hang Subba today attended the Estimates Committee meeting held at the Parliament House Annexe Building, New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Sanjay Jaishwal, chairperson of the Estimates Committee.

Key discussions during the session focused on upcoming new railway projects, modernization and upgradation efforts, and measures to enhance passenger safety across the railway network. The meeting saw active participation from senior officials of the Ministry of Railways, who provided crucial insights into these initiatives, a press release informs.

Indra Hang found the meeting to be highly engaging, with productive discussions on the future of India's railways. The dialogue reaffirmed the government’s commitment to modernizing railway infrastructure and improving the safety and comfort of passengers across the nation, the release mentions.

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