Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026 21:45 [IST]
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GANGTOK: Around six major departments including Rural
Development Department, Health Department, Water Resources Department and Cooperation
Department are being relocated and set to function from September 15 at the
newly constructed Mini Secretariat - Jan Seva Bhavan in Lumsey here.
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay on Monday morning performed the
Vastu Puja of the Mini Secretariat which comprises of three blocks over an area
of around 326,000 square feet. Ministers, MLAs and senior government officials
were present on the occasion.
The Jan Seva Bhavan will officially commence functioning from September 15,
with major departments like Rural Development Department, Health & Family
Welfare, Education, Water Resources, Sikkim Public Service Commission and the
Corporation Department functioning from this facility, said the Chief Minister.
Built at a cost of Rs. 490 crores, the Jan Seva Bhavan under Upper
Tadong constituency was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
on April 28 this year during his Sikkim visit.
This is not merely a new government building; it is another important
step towards our vision of bringing governance closer to the people and making
public service delivery simpler, faster and more accessible, said the Chief
Minister.
The three blocks, accommodating key State government departments, has
more than 500 rooms with parking facilities for over 300 vehicles. The complex
also includes dedicated spaces for collaboration, communication and
decision-making. A 114-seater round-table conference hall, along with a
dedicated pre-function area, provides a modern setting for important meetings
and official events.
Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister highlighted the main Tashiling
Secretariat complex has become congested with addition of new departments and
increase in manpower. “After forming the government, we thought of having an
alternative mini secretariat at a different location. We selected Lumsey where
the government had land and went ahead with the construction of this Jan Seva
Bhavan. Departments are shifting and will function from this mini secretariat.”
Golay added that Jan Seva Bhavan has been established in a modern manner
with all the required facilities needed by major departments. He dedicated the
Jan Seva Bhavan to the people of Sikkim and expressed that it will bring
convenience to the people, especially those coming from other districts, as
they no longer need to travel through the main town for their official works
related with these departments.
Health Department, Education and Rural Development departments were
previously functioning from the Tashiling Secretariat complex located at the upper
regions of Gangtok town.
“For our people, particularly those coming from distant districts, this
will mean less travel, less expenditure, less waiting and greater convenience.
They will no longer have to travel all the way to Gangtok for many of their
official requirements concerning these departments.This is precisely what
people-centric governance means, taking the Government to the people rather
than making people travel long distances to reach the Government,” said Golay.
Another major department, the Urban Development Department is proposed
to be shifted to the previous location of Rural Development Department or
Education Department as the government intends to keep this department close to
the main town area.
The facilities at Jan Seva Bhavan further includes two 10-seater
video-conferencing rooms and an 18-seater conference hall in Block C, providing
modern communication and connectivity facilities for administrative functions.
The entire complex has also been designed with a strong emphasis on
sustainability and responsible development. The complex is a Green
Building-certified development and incorporates solar power and a specially
designed glass roof that allows natural daylight to illuminate the interior
spaces, thereby reducing dependence on artificial lighting, it was informed.
