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Sikkim Minister Tshering Bhutia Visits Landslide‑Affected Rimbi, Promises Aid
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 05:32 PM
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Sikkim Minister Tshering T. Bhutia visited the landslide‑hit area of Rimbi and pledged support to the affected families.
Sikkim Minister Tshering T. Bhutia made a field visit to Rimbi, a village in the state’s eastern hills, to assess the damage caused by a recent landslide.
During the inspection, the minister observed displaced homes and disrupted road links, and met with local residents who were still coping with the aftermath. He assured them that the state government would provide immediate relief and long‑term rehabilitation.
The minister emphasized that the government would facilitate the distribution of essential supplies, arrange temporary shelters, and support reconstruction efforts through the state’s disaster management plan.
He also urged local authorities to expedite the clearance of debris and restore connectivity to ensure that affected families can resume normal life as soon as possible.
The visit underscores the state’s commitment to disaster response and the welfare of communities in vulnerable mountainous regions.
During the inspection, the minister observed displaced homes and disrupted road links, and met with local residents who were still coping with the aftermath. He assured them that the state government would provide immediate relief and long‑term rehabilitation.
The minister emphasized that the government would facilitate the distribution of essential supplies, arrange temporary shelters, and support reconstruction efforts through the state’s disaster management plan.
He also urged local authorities to expedite the clearance of debris and restore connectivity to ensure that affected families can resume normal life as soon as possible.
The visit underscores the state’s commitment to disaster response and the welfare of communities in vulnerable mountainous regions.