Gangtok: On the second day of his 36-day
tour to visit all the villages of Sikkim, Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling Thursday visited Namchi-Singhithang area.
Accompanied by ministers and senior government officials
the chief minister declared Damthang area to be the state's first eco-friendly and organic belt and directed the officials to solve Namchi's water supply problem.
Chamling started his day with a visit to Ngadak Gumpa at
Upper Ghurpisey where he inspected the ongoing construction
work at the historic monastery.
He met the people of Tingrithang village, Jawbari,
Damthang Bazaar and at other places.
Chamling sanctioned a Community Centre for Damthang and
directed the Tourism Department to process the project.
PTI
First Published: Thursday, May 19, 2011, 14:32