Gangtok, April 13 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday chaired a high-level meeting at Samman Bhawan to review arrangements for the proposed visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this month, officials said.

The Prime Minister’s visit is expected to coincide with the closing ceremony of Sikkim’s 50th Statehood Anniversary, marking five decades since Sikkim became part of the Indian Union.

According to officials, the meeting undertook a comprehensive assessment of preparedness across key sectors, including security, logistics, infrastructure, and programme coordination.

The Chief Minister emphasised the importance of seamless inter-departmental coordination and directed all concerned departments to ensure the timely execution of responsibilities.

Detailed discussions were held on the proposed itinerary of the Prime Minister, with particular focus on venues, movement plans, and contingency measures.

Officials were instructed to maintain close coordination with central agencies to ensure adherence to protocol and security norms.

The meeting also reviewed projects that are likely to be inaugurated or have their foundation stones laid during the visit. Departments concerned presented status updates, with the Chief Minister stressing the need for all projects to be fully ready in line with the proposed schedule.

Senior officials highlighted the need for robust infrastructure readiness, including road connectivity, venue arrangements, and public convenience facilities. Special attention was given to crowd management and emergency response mechanisms to ensure a smooth and secure event.

The review meeting was attended by Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, the Chief Secretary, senior administrative officials, and Heads of various Departments.

Reiterating the significance of the occasion, Tamang said the visit would be a landmark moment in the state’s history and directed all stakeholders to work in a coordinated manner to ensure the successful conduct of the programme.

Officials said further review meetings will be held in the coming days to monitor progress and address any emerging gaps.

–IANS

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