The following proposals were approved and sanctioned by the Cabinet which met at Samman Bhawan on 27th January 2015. URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING DEPARTMENT 1. The proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs 1800.37 lakhs for the project “Extension of Central Park, Namchi, South Sikkim (CSS). ENERGY AND POWER DEPARTMENT 2. The proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs 615.94 lakhs for the implementation of 10 Micro Hydro Electric projects (MHPs). Administrative approval is also solicited to drop three projects v.i.z. Bala, Buthang & Sawa and to utilize the saving of Rs 146.07 lakhs on account of these projects to cover the shortfall. DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY.LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND VETERINARY SERVICES 3. The proposal seeking en bloc approval and sanction of Rs 193.07 lakhs for the scheme “Establishment and strengthening of existing Veterinary Hospitals and Dispensaries. Approval is also solicited to draw 75% of fund for current financial year amounting to Rs 45.90 lakhs and to use the Government of India approved amount Rs 25.00 lakhs towards strengthening. ENERGY AND POWER DEPARTMENT 4. Proposal seeking approval for hosting of 29th Technical Coordination Committee (TCC) & Eastern Region Power Committee (ERPC) meetings to be held on 13th & 14th February 2015. DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL, AR, TRAINING & PUBLIC GRIEVANCES 5. Proposal seeking approval of Sikkim State Subordinate Motor Vehicles Services Draft Rules 2015 and Sikkim State Motor Vehicles Service Draft Rules 2015. DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY.LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND VETERINARY SERVICES 6. Proposal seeking approval for implementation of National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development and sanction of Rs 183.34 lakhs. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY & CLIMATE CHANGE 7. Proposal seeking approval for establishment of Sikkim State Climate Change Cell under National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE) and sanction of Rs 384.94 Lakhs. SOCIAL JUSTICE, EMPOWERMENT & WELFARE DEPARTMENT 8. Proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs 277.72 lakhs towards creation and management of infrastructure and for operational expenses of two EMR Schools at Gangyap and Swayem. FOREST, ENVIRONMENT & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 9. Proposal seeking administrative approval and financial sanction of Rs 1013.48 lakhs as Grant-in-Aid for forests under 13th Finance Commission and its Action Plan for 2014-15. TOURISM & CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT 10. Proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs 16,46,04,636/- as forest compensation for transfer of forest land for development of Skywalk at Bhaleydhunga in South Sikkim. 11. Proposal seeking approval and sanction for implementation of eight Tourism Projects under funding from Ministry of Tourism, Government of India for 2014-15, cumulatively amounting to Rs 5200.00 lakhs. 12. Proposal seeking approval for award of Project Consultancy Services for Skywalk Project at Bhaleydhunga to M/s Grant Thornton at a negotiated cost of Rs 165.00 lakhs. 13. Proposal seeking approval and sanction of reimbursement and transfer of fund for settlement of compensation of damaged houses due to construction of Airport at Pakyong to department of Land Revenue and Disaster Management Department amounting to Rs 2257.00 lakhs. FINANCE, REVENUE & EXPENDITURE DEPARTMENT 14. Proposal seeking approval for creation of posts of Assistant Commissioners and Commercial Tax Inspectors under State Revenue Service and Sikkim Subordinate Revenue Service respectively. URBAN DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING DEPARTMENT 15. Proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs 645.66 lakhs for Development & Upgradation of Rangpo Bazaar, East Sikkim. SOCIAL JUSTICE, EMPOWERMENT & WELFARE DEPARTMENT 16. Proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs 149.90 lakhs for Construction of Crematorium (Thu-thay) at Singhik, North Sikkim under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP). URBAN DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING DEPARTMENT 17. Proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs 5,26,61,549/- for acquisition of Star Cinema Hall building at Gangtok, East Sikkim. DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS & YOUTH AFFAIRS 18. Proposal seeking approval for setting up of Engineering Cell in the Department. 19. Proposal seeking approval and sanction of Grants for conducting Rural Sports Competitions under Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan(RGKA) during 2014-15 amounting to Rs 52.60 lakhs. FOREST, ENVIRONMENT & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 20. Proposal seeking approval and sanction of Rs 394.17 lakhs for intensification of Forest Management Scheme (IFMS) & Annual Action Programme for 2014-15. RURAL MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 21. Proposal seeking approval for transfer of Rs 829.50 lakh to Land Revenue & Disaster Management Department for payment of land compensation including the cost of standing properties for land acquired for construction of PMGSY roads and other purposes.
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 13:53:07 +0000