Parliamentary Committee calls on Governor Mathur

GANGTOK,: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel under the chairmanship of Anurag Singh Thakur, Member of Parliament, paid a courtesy call on Governor of Sikkim, Om Prakash Mathur at Lok Bhavan here on Wednesday.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee comprises seventeen other members (Members of Parliament).

During a brief interactive session, chairman Thakur praised Sikkim’s exceptional cleanliness, traffic discipline, and warm hospitality, a Lok Bhavan press release informs.

While interacting with members of committee, the Governor highlighted the resilience of local communities in preserving their traditions and their deep respect for nature.

The Governor also mentioned the State government’s environmental initiative, which promotes tree planting to mark the birth of every child.

The Governor highlighted several key aspects related to Sikkim’s strategic importance and socio-cultural development. He emphasized the significance of Sikkim’s international border, particularly in the context of Nathu La, which shares the border with China. He stated that Nathu La Day, observed on 11 September, will now be celebrated as Nathu La Vijay Diwas.

This day marks the crucial role played by Lieutenant General Sagat Singh in defending the Nathu La and Cho La passes against Chinese incursions, leading to a decisive Indian victory in 1967.

He also shared about the active participation of women in the development of the State. The Governor further apprised the committee of the ongoing efforts towards sustainable development in Sikkim.

On this occasion, the commissioner cum secretary to the Governor, Jitendra Singh Raje was also present and welcomed all the members on behalf of Lok Bhavan Sikkim, the release mentions.