03.04.2026 : The Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur began his three-day official visit of Mangan District today.
The Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur began his three-day official visit of Mangan District today. The Governor was formally received by District Collector, Mangan, Shri Anant Jain and Superintendent of Police, Shri LB Chettri and escorted to Chungthang for the first leg of the programme.
At Chungthang, Governor Shri Om Prakash Mathur was accorded a warm welcome by Minister, Social Welfare Department cum Area MLA Shri Samdup Lepcha along with Panchayats and officers of Mangan District and Chungthang Subdivision.
This was followed by the ceremonial guard of honour by Sikkim Police personnel.
In a moment of joy and accomplishment, Governor Shri Om Prakash Mathur unveiled the plaque and formally inaugurated the newly-renovated Chungthang Gymnasium Hall and dedicated the facility to the people of Chungthang.
Adding to the joy of the occasion, Governor Shri Om Prakash Mathur and Minister Shri Samdup Lepcha engaged in a friendly game of badminton to symbolically mark the formal inauguration and handing over of the sporting facility to the people of the region.
It may be recalled that Chungthang GPU was adopted by Governor Shri Om Prakash Mathur to provide necessary support to help rebuild the area after it was severely damaged due to the GLOF that occurred in 2023. Since then, he has laid high priority to the development of Chungthang by providing financial assistance to build vital infrastructure to help the place regain it’s lost glory.
In addition to other vital infrastructure, the renovation of the Gymnasium Hall was sponsored by Lok Bhawan, reflecting a continued commitment towards strengthening sports infrastructure and promoting community development in the region.
The ceremony began with a welcome address by District Collector, Mangan, Shri Anant Jain, who highlighted the importance of strengthening sports infrastructure and providing improved facilities to nurture young sporting talent in the district. He thanked the Governor for adopting Chungthang and laying special emphasis on its development.
Addressing the gathering, Minister-cum-Area MLA Shri Samdup Lepcha spoke about the significance of the renovated facility in promoting a vibrant sports culture in Chungthang and creating opportunities for the youth to actively participate in indoor sports and athletic activities.
The Minister also recalled the devastating Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) of October 4, 2023 and appreciated the timely relief and rehabilitation efforts undertaken under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang.
The Minister expressed gratitude to the Governor for adopting Chungthang GPU and for visiting the disaster-affected region on three separate occasions to personally assess the situation and supplement the rehabilitation efforts.
The Minister further highlighted that the reconstruction of important infrastructure, including the Phu Phu Stadium and the Chungthang Police Station, along with the development of sports infrastructure such as the renovated gymnasium hall, have greatly benefitted the people of the area. He described the Governor’s presence as a blessing for the people of Chungthang and acknowledged the coordinated efforts of the Governor and the State Government in ensuring the development of the region.
He also pointed out certain challenges faced by local youth due to the use of Chungthang playground areas for parking by companies and army units, which restricts space for sports activities. He assured that the government remains committed to resolving such issues while ensuring that all government schemes and developmental programmes continue to be implemented smoothly in the region. He also highlighted the need for a Panchayat/Community Hall in Chungthang to support local administrative and community activities.
In his address, Governor Shri Om Prakash Mathur emphasised the importance of sports in fostering discipline, teamwork and a healthy lifestyle. He encouraged the youth to make full use of the facility and develop their sporting abilities. The Governor urged the people to treat public infrastructure not merely as government property but as their own, and to work collectively in maintaining and utilising such facilities for the benefit of the community. He also assured that the concerns and requests placed before him would be given due consideration.
Responding on the submissions made by Minister in his address, the Governor made it loud and clear that the Phu Phu Stadium (public ground) is an infrastructure created exclusively for the people of Chungthang and nearby areas and should not be used by Army, ITBP or any other private entity for parking and other purposes. He suggested for a separate place for parking, thereby allowing the civilians to use the ground for sporting and other recreational activities. The Governor also appreciated the prompt action taken by the local authorities to dismantle the police quarters which were in a dilapidated condition.
सिक्किम के माननीय राज्यपाल तीन दिवसीय मंगन जिला भ्रमण पर
गोद लिए गए गांव के पुनर्निर्माण और विकास की दिशा में चुंगथांग जी.पी.यू. में जिम्नेजियम हॉल का किया उद्घाटन
सिक्किम के माननीय राज्यपाल श्री ओम प्रकाश माथुर ने आज मंगन जिले के चुंगथांग ग्राम पंचायत इकाई में नवनिर्मित जिम्नेजियम हॉल का शुभारंभ किया। यह ग्राम पंचायत इकाई राज्यपाल महोदय द्वारा गोद लिया हुआ ग्राम पंचायत इकाई है।
2023 की विनाशकारी बाढ़ से पूरी तरह क्षतिग्रस्त चुंगथांग क्षेत्र के पुनर्निर्माण में यह एक महत्वपूर्ण उपलब्धि है। गांव वालों ने लंबे समय से जिम्नेजियम हॉल के नवीनीकरण की मांग की थी। राज्यपाल महोदय ने उनकी इस मांग पर संज्ञान लिया और पूर्ण नवीनीकरण करवाकर इसे जनता को समर्पित किया। इस कार्य का वित्तीय प्रायोजन भी राज्यपाल कार्यालय द्वारा किया गया।
उद्घाटन समारोह को संबोधित करते हुए माननीय राज्यपाल ने कहा,
“चुंगथांग मेरे गोद लिए हुए गांव का हिस्सा है। मैंने वादा किया था कि इस क्षेत्र की कमियों को दूर किया जाएगा । 2023 की बाढ़ ने यहां के लोगों को बहुत नुकसान पहुंचाया था, लेकिन प्रशासन और लोगों के दृढ़ संकल्प से यहां पुनर्स्थापन का कार्य हो रहा है।
माननीय राज्यपाल ने कहा कि साथ मिलकर इस क्षेत्र को न केवल पहले से बेहतर बनाएंगे, बल्कि इसे एक मॉडल विकसित गांव के रूप में स्थापित करेंगे। उन्होंने कहा कि स्थानीय लोगों के शारीरिक और मानसिक विकास के लिए यह जिम्नेजियम हॉल एक नई ऊर्जा का केंद्र बनेगा।
क्षेत्र विधायक एवं महिला एवं बाल विकास विभाग के माननीय मंत्री श्री सामडुप लेप्चा ने राज्यपाल महोदय का आभार व्यक्त करते हुए कहा कि गोद लिए गए गांव के प्रति राज्यपाल जी की प्रतिबद्धता अभिनंदनीय है। उन्होंने इस विकास कार्य को जनता की सेवा में एक अनुकरणीय कदम बताया।
ग्रामवासियों ने समारोह के दौरान कम्युनिटी हॉल की भी मांग रखी। राज्यपाल महोदय ने उनकी मांग को स्वीकार करते हुए पूर्ण सहयोग देने का आश्वासन दिया है।
इस अवसर पर मंगन के डीसी श्री अनंत जैन, पुलिस अधीक्षक श्री एल.बी. चेत्री, अन्य जिला अधिकारी, जनप्रतिनिधि तथा भारी संख्या में स्थानीय ग्रामवासी उपस्थित रहे।
ध्यातव्य हो कि चुंगथांग ग्राम पंचायत इकाई को राज्यपाल महोदय ने विशेष रूप से गोद लिया है ताकि 2023 की बाढ़ से प्रभावित इस क्षेत्र का समग्र विकास सुनिश्चित किया जा सके। जिम्नेजियम हॉल का उद्घाटन इसी दिशा में महत्त्वपूर्ण कदम है।