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SGSS organizes a meet; observes ‘Veeron ko Naman’

Singtam, June 28: An important meeting of members of Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti was held at Badminton Court, Shantinagar, near Rani Khola Walkway maintaining the social distance. Highlight of the meet was discussion of various topics related to the betterment of the society of Shantinagar.




Krishna Chettri, President spoked about the Sikkim state government initiate ‘Veeron ko Naman’ and two minute silence towards the tribute for the Galwan Valley valours was also observed. Members present on the occasion offered candle lights to the brave soldiers.

Awareness program on selling of liquor was informed. Deepa Chettri, Panchayat, Shantinagar Ward No. 5, Chisopani GPU spoked about the renewal of the trade license. She had strictly informed the gathered audience not to sell liquor without authorized license.

Krishna Chettri, President, SGSS informed everyone that Shantinagar is a blessed land; here we have Sai Mandir, Church, Gumpa, Archigos Preparatory Academy and ATTC Hostel. So it is better we should make our society better by not selling illegal liquor without authorized license. SGSS will also do regular follow-up of this matter, he added.


Chettri informed about the importance of blood donation whereas members came forward to give their names for blood donation. The date of blood donation would be later announced, read the press release.

The meeting passed on different resolution; Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti would give a proposal to the state government for the suggested land for the Shantinagar ICDS centre, Community Hall and SGSS Samaj Ghar. An application for the construction of footpath from the donated land of Shri HN Sharma to SGSS at NH 10 to Rani Khola Walkway would also be placed to the State Government, informed press release.

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