MP Indra Hang meets SSB Director General on border infrastructure

Tuesday, Jul 07, 2026 23:15 [IST]

Last Update: Monday, Jul 06, 2026 17:40 [IST]

MP Indra Hang meets SSB Director General on border infrastructure

GANGTOK,: Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) Indra Hang Subba on Monday met the Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal, Sanjay Singhal, in New Delhi to review the status of various proposals concerning the development of infrastructure and connectivity in the Indo-Nepal border areas of Sikkim.

During the meeting, the Lok Sabha MP sought updates on pending proposals and emphasized the need for their timely implementation to strengthen infrastructure and improve connectivity in strategically important border regions.

The Director General assured him that the proposals are receiving due attention and reaffirmed the SSB’s commitment to coordinating with the concerned authorities for their expeditious execution, a press release informs.

Indra Hang reiterated his commitment to pursuing issues related to the development of border infrastructure and connectivity in Sikkim, the release mentions.

 

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi