03/09/2026
Hon’ble MLA Smt. Pamin Lepcha Leads Joint Inspection at Barapathing, Pheri Ward to Assess Landslide Damages and Water Channel Blockages
The Hon’ble Area MLA of 21-Gnathang Machong Constituency, Smt. Pamin Lepcha, led a high-level joint inspection at Barapathing, Pheri Ward, to assess landslide damages, water channel blockages and related concerns faced by the local community.
The inspection was conducted in the presence of the District Collector, Pakyong District, Ms. Pari Bishnoi (IAS)along with concerned Zilla Panchayat and Panchayat members, OSD to MLA Shri MB Gurung, SDM Pakyong Shri Nilkhanta Bhandari, DFO (T) Shri Sonam Pintso Bhutia, Additional Director, Mines and Geology Department, SE, Roads and Bridges Department, Divisional Engineer, PHE Department, BDO, Parakha, AE, Water Resources Department, ROAD, DPO Pakyong, along with representatives from NHIDCL and Nalanda Engicon Private Limited.
Various issues, including muck dumping, road connectivity, drinking water supply, drainage, blockage of natural water channels and landslide-related damages, were discussed.
Hon’ble MLA Smt. Pamin Lepcha stressed the need for a coordinated and systematic approach, including comprehensive geological and technical assessments, slope stabilisation, proper drainage management and timely restoration measures. She also directed the concerned departments to prioritise the restoration of drinking water supply, undertake technical surveys and expedite road connectivity works.
The District Collector directed the concerned departments and agencies, including NHIDCL and the Department of Mines and Geology, to conduct comprehensive technical assessments to establish the causes of the damages and facilitate appropriate restoration and mitigation measures.
The inspection concluded with directions for coordinated action, regular follow-up and timely implementation of sustainable solutions to address the concerns of the affected residents