Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 22:30 [IST]
Last Update: Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 16:52 [IST]
MANGAN, (IPR): In compliance with the directions of the High Court of
Sikkim, District Collector-cum-Magistrate, Mangan, Anant Jain led a joint
inspection of jhoras and sewage discharge points in Lachen and Lachung today.
Also present
were ADM Mangan Pema Wangchen Namkarpa, ADC Dev Chungthang Hem Sagar Kafley,
SDM Chungthang Arun Chettri, BDO Chungthang Johna Targain, AE RDD Joel Lama, RO
Land Revenue Kessang Rikzing Lepcha, RO Forest Lachen Tenzing Bhutia, RO Forest
Lachung Tenzing Wangyal Lepcha, JE PHE Sonam Zangpo Bhutia, Pipons, SHOs
(Lachen and Lachung), along with officials and staff of the concerned line
departments.
The inspection
assessed the existing sewage-disposal practices and identified measures to
prevent the discharge of untreated wastewater into rivers and jhoras across the
State. During the inspection, the team examined the jhoras and checked sewage
discharge points in both Lachen and Lachung. The exercise focused on assessing
the existing arrangements for sewage disposal and identifying suitable measures
for the effective management of wastewater in the two areas.
The District
Collector suggested the construction of soak pits, also referred to as
infiltration pits or leach pits, in hotels wherever adequate land is available.
He also recommended the construction of septic tanks wherever necessary, taking
into consideration the availability of land and the requirements of the
respective establishments.
The Pipons
highlighted the necessity of adopting suitable sewage-disposal mechanisms in
their respective areas to ensure effective wastewater management and address
issues related to sewage discharge.
It may also be
highlighted that DC Mangan handed over ex-gratia assistance to the family
affected by the house fire that occurred in Lachung on 21 October 2026. The
assistance was provided by the district administration as immediate relief to
the affected family.
