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SGREWA Singtam elects a new executive body

By himalayanreview

October 01, Singtam: SGREWA Singtam Branch organized its general meeting at Nepali Dharamsala. Present on the occasion were DT Bhutia, President, SGREWA, PL Sharma, General Secretary, SGREWA, TP Koirala, Financial Advisor, SGREWA, GP Tiwari, President SGREWA Pakyong Branch, and members of SGREWA Singtam Branch.



The highlights of the meeting included the constitution of the new executive body, discussion on memorandum presented to the government by the central committee, and other welfare activities of the organization. It was decided to submit a memorandum to the government with the request of; the establishment of a dialysis center at District Hospital, Singtam, enhancement of medical relief to the pensioners from Rs 2000 to Rs.5000, and construction of a playground for the Singtam SSS.

Speaking on the occasion, guests from the Central Committee and Pakyong Branch appreciated the efforts of SGREWA Singtam for working towards the benefits of the retired employee's friends. President Pakyong Branch shared different initiatives undertaken by the SGREWA Pakyong Branch for the upliftment of its members. Similarly, members of the SGREWA central committee also informed the status of different issues related to retired employees.

TB Pradhan, outgoing President, SGREWA Singtam thanked his team for working towards the welfare of the organization for the last five years. Rinzing Lhamu Bhutia, General Secretary spoke about the prevention of dengue. Students from V-Matrix Dance Academy gave a dance performance on the day.

The new executive body of SGREWA Singtam is as follows: LN Pradhan (President), HL Lamichaney & Sashi Kala Gurung (Vice President), Bharat Pradhan (General Secretary), Devi Tamang & Bhim Das Ghimeray (Joint Secretary), Bimla Waiba & Krishna Mokhtan (Treasurer).

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