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Sikkim CM Allocates ₹354 Crore for Hill Disaster Management
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 08:48 PM
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The Chief Minister of Sikkim has announced a ₹354 crore fund to strengthen disaster management in the state’s hilly areas.
The Chief Minister of Sikkim announced a ₹354 crore allocation for disaster management in the state’s hilly regions during a recent press briefing. The move is aimed at bolstering the state’s preparedness against natural calamities that frequently affect the mountainous terrain.
Sikkim’s topography makes it vulnerable to landslides, flash floods and other hazards. The new fund is expected to support infrastructure upgrades, early warning systems and community awareness initiatives across the hills.
While specific projects have not yet been detailed, the allocation underscores the government’s commitment to safeguarding residents and critical assets in the high‑altitude districts.
Sikkim’s topography makes it vulnerable to landslides, flash floods and other hazards. The new fund is expected to support infrastructure upgrades, early warning systems and community awareness initiatives across the hills.
While specific projects have not yet been detailed, the allocation underscores the government’s commitment to safeguarding residents and critical assets in the high‑altitude districts.