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HM Shah appointed to head permanent solution drive for Terai, Dooars and Darjeeling issues
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 09:33 PM
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Senior official HM Shah has been tasked with leading a focused effort to find a lasting resolution for the long‑standing disputes in the Terai, Dooars and Darjeeling regions, sources said.
Senior government figure HM Shah has been assigned the responsibility of steering a dedicated initiative aimed at delivering a permanent settlement for the contentious issues affecting the Terai, Dooars and Darjeeling belts. The move, reported by local media, comes after prolonged agitation by local groups demanding greater autonomy and development.
According to the statement quoted by Sikkimexpress, the appointment is intended to bring a coordinated approach involving state and central agencies, with an emphasis on addressing infrastructure gaps, livelihood concerns and ethnic sensitivities. Shah is expected to convene regular consultations with community leaders, political representatives and administrative officials.
The decision signals a renewed political will to resolve the disputes that have periodically disrupted normal life and economic activity in the hill and foothill zones. Stakeholders have been urged to cooperate fully with the newly formed task force to ensure that any solution is both durable and inclusive.
While details of the roadmap remain under discussion, officials indicated that the effort will prioritize transparent dialogue, data‑driven planning and swift implementation of agreed measures. The appointment of HM Shah is seen as a step toward stabilising the region and fostering long‑term development.
The initiative will be monitored closely by both state governments and the central ministry overseeing tribal and border affairs, with periodic updates expected as the process unfolds.
According to the statement quoted by Sikkimexpress, the appointment is intended to bring a coordinated approach involving state and central agencies, with an emphasis on addressing infrastructure gaps, livelihood concerns and ethnic sensitivities. Shah is expected to convene regular consultations with community leaders, political representatives and administrative officials.
The decision signals a renewed political will to resolve the disputes that have periodically disrupted normal life and economic activity in the hill and foothill zones. Stakeholders have been urged to cooperate fully with the newly formed task force to ensure that any solution is both durable and inclusive.
While details of the roadmap remain under discussion, officials indicated that the effort will prioritize transparent dialogue, data‑driven planning and swift implementation of agreed measures. The appointment of HM Shah is seen as a step toward stabilising the region and fostering long‑term development.
The initiative will be monitored closely by both state governments and the central ministry overseeing tribal and border affairs, with periodic updates expected as the process unfolds.