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GANGTOK, OCT 9: Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang visited landslide-affected Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding Assembly Constituency on Thursday to assess the damage and review relief and rehabilitation measures for affected families.

Sharing details of his visit on his official Facebook page, the Chief Minister said he was relieved that no lives had been lost in the landslide, while expressing deep concern over the damage to houses and properties and the disruption caused to the lives and livelihoods of the affected families.

During the visit, the Chief Minister inspected the landslide site and the under-construction rehabilitation centre before proceeding to the relief camp, where he interacted with affected families, listened to their concerns and assessed their immediate needs.

As part of the relief measures, cheques and cash assistance under the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) were handed over to affected families in accordance with the prescribed norms and the extent of damage sustained.

According to the press release issued by the Information and Public Relations Department (IPR), the Chief Minister announced the following financial assistance of Rs. 5 lakh each for families whose houses have been completely damaged and Rs. 2 lakh each for families whose kitchens have been completely damaged. Similarly, Rs. 1 lakh each for other affected individuals and Rs. 50,000 each for tenants affected by the disaster from Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.

The Chief Minister also assured the affected families of housing and land support to facilitate their rehabilitation. He stated that houses would be provided to families who had lost their homes under the State Government’s Sikkim Garib Aawas Yojana (SGAY), while land would be allotted to those who had lost their land.

He further said that suitable land with additional space would be considered for the affected families to enable them to maintain kitchen gardens and rear livestock, thereby supporting their long-term livelihood requirements.

Tamang reiterated that the State Government stood firmly with the affected families and would continue to extend every possible assistance to help them rebuild their lives. He emphasised that the safety, dignity and well-being of the people would remain at the centre of the government’s priorities.

The Chief Minister also directed the concerned departments to expedite essential works and ensure the timely restoration of services in the affected area. He stressed the need for close coordination among the line departments to address the challenges arising from the landslide and ensure that assistance reached the affected families without delay.

During his interaction with the residents, Tamang expressed regret over his inability to visit the area earlier. He stated that he had instructed the area MLA and the District Administration to visit the affected site immediately and ensure that necessary assistance was provided to the people.

The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to NGOs, government officials, individuals, political representatives and other organisations that had extended support to the affected families. He acknowledged their collective efforts in providing relief during the difficult period.

Earlier, Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation and MLA from Yuksom-Tashiding, Tshering T. Bhutia, welcomed the Chief Minister and other dignitaries and briefed them on the landslide’s impact on residents, local businesses and government offices. He noted that residents had remained vigilant and taken proactive measures when the landslide began.

District Collector-cum-District Magistrate Tenzing D. Denzongpa also briefed the Chief Minister on the extent of the damage and the immediate requirements of the affected families.

Reaffirming the government’s commitment to the people of Rimbi, the Chief Minister said all possible support would be extended to ensure the rehabilitation of families who had lost their homes and land and to help them regain stability and security.

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