LokSabha MP follows up proposal for Integrated Check Post at Chiwabhanjyang

GANGTOK, : LokSabha MP (Sikkim) Indra Hang Subba met Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) chairman Jayant Singh in New Delhi to follow up on the proposal for establishing an Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Chiwabhanjyang along the Indo–Nepal border, as envisioned by the SKM government under the leadership of Chief MinisterPrem Singh Tamang-Golay.

During the meeting, the lone LokSabha MP from Sikkim highlighted the strategic, economic and people-to-people significance of Chiwabhanjyang Pass, located along the Indo-Nepal border in West Sikkim. He emphasized the importance of developing modern border infrastructure to facilitate regulated trade, tourism and cross-border movement. He conveyed that the proposal holds immense potential for regional development, particularly for the border areas of Sikkim, a press release on Thursday informs.

Indra Hang emphasised the Sikkim government’s initiative to establish Chiwabhanjyang Pass as an Integrated Check Post, terming it a positive and forward-looking step towards strengthening bilateral ties between India and Nepal. He noted that the ICP would not only enhance connectivity and economic cooperation but also promote cultural exchanges and people-to-people relations between the two neighbouring countries.

The LPAI chairman was apprised of the ground realities, the long-term benefits of the project, and the need for coordinated efforts between the Centre and the State to take the proposal forward in a time-bound manner.

Indra Hang reaffirmed his commitment to pursuing the matter with all concerned authorities to ensure that the proposal receives due consideration in the larger national and regional interest, the release mentions.