Sikkim CM inaugurates Village Administrative Centre at 51 Rabong Barfung GPU

The new centre is expected to address these challenges by providing a more efficient and convenient system for handling official matters.

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3/3/20251 min read

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang inaugurated a new Village Administrative Centre at 51 Rabong Barfung Gram Panchayat Unit (GPU) in Namchi district today. The inauguration took place while he was on his way to attend the constituency-level Gyalbu Losar celebration at Bakhim Primary School.

The newly established Village Administrative Centre is expected to improve governance at the grassroots level by making administrative services more accessible to local residents. The centre will provide essential services to the people, ensuring that they can complete various official tasks without having to travel long distances. This move is seen as a step towards making the administration more efficient and responsive to the needs of the people.

During the inauguration, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang emphasized the importance of the centre in improving public service delivery. He stated that the facility would play a crucial role in streamlining administrative procedures, reducing delays, and making governance more effective. He also highlighted that the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening local administration and bringing governance closer to the people.

Local residents welcomed the establishment of the Village Administrative Centre, expressing their appreciation for the government's efforts to enhance public service infrastructure in rural areas. Many people in the region had faced difficulties in accessing administrative services in the past due to long travel distances and procedural delays. The new centre is expected to address these challenges by providing a more efficient and convenient system for handling official matters.

Officials from the district administration and local panchayat representatives were present at the event. They lauded the government’s efforts in setting up the centre, stating that it would bring significant benefits to the residents of 51 Rabong Barfung GPU and neighboring areas.

The inauguration of the Village Administrative Centre is part of the government’s broader efforts to improve governance and public service delivery across the state. With better administrative infrastructure, residents can expect more timely and effective responses to their needs.

The Chief Minister later proceeded to Bakhim Primary School to participate in the Gyalbu Losar celebrations.