PRESS RELEASE
".......highlights
developmental issues that impact security environment in Sikkim"
Sikkim
Chief Minister Dr. Pawan Chamling on Sunday took part in the Annual meeting of
DGPs and IGPs on security related challenges. The conference was chaired by
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in Guwahati.
The
Prime Minister in his address has called for the creation of a “SMART” police
force: a police which is strict yet sensitive; modern and mobile; alert and
accountable; reliable and responsive; techno-savvy and trained. The Prime
Minister said taking this conference out of Delhi will bring more focus to the
main agenda at hand, besides increasing the morale of police forces in the
North-East.
Chief
Minister Pawan Chamling started his speech by thanking the Prime Minister for
giving the opportunity to CMs of North Eastern states to participate in this
conference. He then highlighted the geo-strategic significance of Sikkim and
importance of maintaining peace in the state.
The
CM thanked the Prime Minister for the historical decision of opening up
Nathula-Mansarovar route for the Yatra. He has emphasized on upgrading
infrastructure and connectivity including strengthening of security related
infrastructures along the India-China border at Nathula. Chamling also
highlighted the huge infrastructure deficit i.e. road connectivity, lack of
alternate highway, lack of rail and air links to Sikkim.
Chamling
has concurred with the Prime Minister's Act East policy and highlighted what
Sikkim has to offer in terms of tourism, horticulture and organic farming.
"We want to play a more active and positive role under the umbrella of the
policy by leveraging our natural advantages for our progress and
prosperity" he said.
The
Chief Minister has called for better coordination among the states, talks with
insurgent groups and creating opportunities for the youth to create a peaceful
atmosphere in the region. He has cited the example of Sikkim where peace and
tranquility is maintained through various measures like ensuring basic minimum
needs are met, cultural freedom and promoting interest of every section of
population through regular state patronage.
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