Gyalshing, Sept 19:
Arithang-Chongrang Gram Panchayat Unit under Yuksam-Tashiding constituency of Gyalshing district has been recognised as a Water Sufficient Village by the State Government.
The recognition was conferred during the Sewa Pakhwada Celebration held at Utsav Plaza, Swarna Jayanti Maitreya Manjari Park, Gangtok on September 17.
On the occasion, the Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur, and Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Prem Singh Tamang-Golay felicitated the best performing Gram Panchayat Units under the nine themes of Sustainable Development.
As part of the recognition, Arithang-Chongrang GPU received an Appreciation Letter along with a cheque of ₹1,11,111 from the State Government. The award was formally handed over to the Gram Panchayat representatives, including the Panchayat President, Vice President, and officials, by the Governor and the Chief Minister.
