04/07/2026
Attended Gram Sabha of the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) for the Financial Year 2025–2026, Gram Sabha meetings were conducted across five Gram Panchayat Units (GPUs) under Khamdong Block, Gangtok District, according to the following schedule:
22nd June 2026 – Dung Dung Thasa GPU
23rd June 2026 – Sirwani GPU
24th June 2026 – Khamdong GPU
25th June 2026 – Simik Lingzey GPU
26th June 2026 – Chisopani GPU
The Gram Sabha meetings were attended by the Ward Panchayat Members, Zilla Panchayat Members, officials and staff of the respective Gram Panchayat Units, BDO sir, departmental heads and officials from the BAC, representatives of various line departments, SHG members, WDS & BDS office bearer and members of the general public.
During the meetings, the SHG members actively participated and discussed the Village Prosperity and Resilience Plan (VPRP), highlighting the community's needs and priorities.
Representatives from different line departments briefed the participants on the schemes and services available under their respective departments.
The Gram Sabha served as an important platform for participatory planning, where members of the public actively raised genuine issues and concerns related to infrastructure, drinking water, sanitation, roads, agriculture, health, education, livelihoods, social welfare, and other developmental needs of their respective villages. The suggestions and demands put forward by the villagers were recorded for consideration during the preparation of the GPDP.
BDO Sir emphasized the importance of active community participation in the planning process and encouraged all stakeholders to identify and prioritize genuine development needs. He highlighted the significance of convergence among various government departments for the effective implementation of developmental programmes and urged the public to work collectively with the Panchayati Raj Institutions