Sikkim Guv promises support to Yuksam-Legship highway project

Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur has assured support for the proposed Yuksam-Legship highway via Pelling, initiated by the state government.

Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur on Wednesday assured support for the proposed Yuksam-Legship highway via Pelling.

The assurance came after Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba informed the governor about the project initiated by the state government during his visit to Gyalshing district, according to an official statement.

On the first day of his three-day tour of the district, Mathur visited Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya at Labing and interacted with students, teachers and Education Department officials.

Students and teachers highlighted several challenges faced by the institution, particularly the lack of a playground and ambulance facility for students and staff.

The governor listened to their concerns and assured them that the issues would be addressed as a priority, the statement said.

Mathur also had lunch with the students and interacted with them about their hostel facilities, studies and day-to-day experiences.

Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister TT Bhutia, who is also the local MLA, was present during the visit.