Mungrang : The Chief Minister, Dr. Pawan Chamling, visited Mungrang, a small village, under Sumbuk-Lungchok Gram Panchayat Unit, South Sikkim on 27th May. The purpose of the visit was to inspect the proposed tourist spot in Golitar, Mungrang. The spot is 6-7 kms away from the Mungrang Lower Primary School ground. Dr. Chamling was accompanied by the area MLA, Mr. Girish Chandra Rai, Minister Forest Department, Mr. S. B. Subedi, Secretary/Forest Department, Mr. D. B. Shreshtra, Officials of Forest Department, Contractors and others during the spot inspection. On the way, Dr. Chamling relishing the nature’s beauty said that Sikkim was indeed very rich with natural resources and people of Sikkim should realize this and take pride in it. The Chief Minister said that the infrastructural and tourism developmental works should be totally eco-friendly, “It should enhance and beautify the forest as well as protect and preserve it”. He asked the Forest officials to do some tree plantation whichever is suitable for the climatic condition of the place. During the tourist spot inspection in Golitar, proposals of constructing “Naw (9) Durga Devi Mandir, Shaktisthal’, development of a Pilgrimage Centre, making Log-houses, Camping area, were discussed among the Forest Officials and the area MLA. The Forest Department and Rural Management Development (RMD) Department are involved in this project as per the discussion. The Chief Minister also visited the old Tamley Pokhari which had deteriorated with time. Mr. G. C. Rai informed him that it was once a major source of water harvesting and fishing for the people of nearby areas. The Chief Minister after inspecting the lake, said that it could have been one of the major attractions had it not been for its neglected state now. Therefore Dr. Chamling asked the concerned officials to perk up the condition of the lake and make it concrete with cement. He also said that if it is possible then one more lake should be constructed in the surrounding area. While returning from the visit, Dr. Chamling asked well-being of the villagers and stopped for a brief interaction with them. Thereafter, he proceeded towards the inaugural function of Lungchok Junior High School .
