GANGTOK, Sept. 21: Sikkim chief minister Mr Pawan Chamling held a review meeting with heads of various departments at his residence here recently.Mr Chamling instructed the officials concerned to expedite restoration of NH-31A and other feeder roads. "The HODs should lay stress on providing essential commodities, such as food grain, petrol and LPG to the people of landslide-hit areas," the CM, said.He directed the health officials to take precautionary measures to prevent outbreak of epidemic in landslide-affected areas. The land revenue and disaster management department have also been instructed to remain alert and fully equipped to deal with any eventuality."Though the state government is trying hard to avoid short supply of essential commodities, the NH-31A blockade at 27th Mile is a major obstacle. I appeal to all concerned to extend their corporation in dealing with the current situation," the CM, said.Mr Chamling has also written letters to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and other Union ministers, seeking Centre's support in improving the condition of NH-31A and other roads in the state.Those who attended the review meeting convened by the chief minister, included urban development and housing development minister Mr DD Bhutia, health minister Mr Hissey Lachungpa, commerce and industries minister Mr RB Subba and chief secretary Mr ND Chingapa. Meanwhile, Mr Chamling left for USA yesterday to attend a DONER-sponsored conference on investment opportunities in North-eastern states. The conference will be held in NewYork.
