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GANGTOK,: Governor Om PrakashMathur on April 3 visited Chaten Military
Station in North Sikkim to attend a dedication ceremony that acknowledged the
contribution of Indian Army in restoration of normalcy in North Sikkim, through
their welfare projects and sustained humanitarian assistance and disaster
relief operations.
The
visit was significant, since this was the first visit of the Governor to this
sector, post the event of cloud burst and landslide of June 2025, an Army press
release informs.
During
his visit, the Governor formally dedicated the 164 welfare projects costing
approximately Rs. 15 crore, undertaken by the Indian Army, over the last two
years, to the people of Lachen and Lachung Valley. The Governor also lauded the
sterling contribution of the Indian Army in nation building, through protection
of the borders in extremely inhospitable conditions; upgrading the livelihood
of locals in the region through welfare schemes; and being the last bastion
during any natural calamity.
Governor
Mathur also lauded the courage and resilience of the locals of Lachen and
Lachung Valley, who braved such conditions and supported the Indian Army in all
its efforts. The role of the local administration was also lauded by the
Governor.
During
his visit, the Governor also interacted with the locals and troops of the
Indian Army in an informal interaction over tea, the release mentions.
