Kalimpong Administrative Review Meeting Focuses on Infrastructure, Welfare, and Connectivity

KalimNews, June 13, 2026, Kalimpong : Darjeeling Member of Parliament Raju Bista chaired a high-level administrative review meeting in Kalimpong, where senior district officials deliberated on a wide range of development, infrastructure, and public welfare issues concerning the hill region.

The meeting placed strong emphasis on disaster management preparedness, water supply challenges, civic infrastructure development, and the progress of ongoing projects across Kalimpong district. Detailed discussions were held on the functioning of the Kalimpong Municipality, including the implementation of AMRUT urban development projects, solid waste management systems, sewerage infrastructure, and related civic works.

Traffic congestion and parking management within Kalimpong town were also reviewed, along with the performance of key departments such as the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department.

Officials assessed the progress of repair and expansion works on National Highway-10 and also discussed the feasibility of developing an alternative route to improve regional connectivity and ease transportation pressure in the hills.

The meeting further reviewed housing construction for families affected by floods and landslides, as announced by the state government. Healthcare infrastructure, along with the need to strengthen medical facilities at the primary, block, and district levels, was also discussed in detail.

Proposals for establishing additional fire stations in Gorubathan, Algarah, and Jholung were examined to enhance emergency response capacity in remote areas.

Education-related infrastructure also featured in the discussions, including the progress of the Eklavya Model Residential School and efforts to bring it under the CBSE system. Bista noted that the school building is expected to be completed by January 2027.

The meeting also reviewed the implementation of the Annapurna Yojana, along with cases related to the alleged removal and restoration of beneficiaries under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.

Other key issues included starting of an agricultural college in Pedong, challenges related to cinchona plantations and measures to address drug abuse and trafficking networks operating in the hills.

The meeting was attended by the District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, Secretary of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), senior officials from NDRF, NHIDCL, Health Department, PWD, PHE, Neora Division, and officers of the 27 Mountain Division of the Indian Army.

Speaking after the meeting, Bista stated that the central government remains committed to strengthening rural infrastructure and improving connectivity in the Darjeeling Hills, Terai, and Dooars region.

Speaking after the meeting, Bista reiterated that infrastructure development and rural connectivity remain top priorities for the region.

He also announced major road approvals under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), including a detailed list of 26 roads have been sanctioned in Kalimpong, 17 in Darjeeling, and 4 under the Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad.

Gorubathan Block

1. Tangta Primary School to Tangta Top
2. Mandal Gaon to Gumba Dara
3. Shivalaya Mandir to Khola Gaon ICDS
4. Chaplety Zero Point to Tinkataray
5. Jhandi Eco Hut Homestay to Jhandi Rai Gaon

Lava Block
6. Narayan Pourel House to Paiyong Khola
7. Relli Bridge to Pradhan Gaon Lolay
8. Lower Pockho to Lower Pochok UCNI Church

Pedong Block
9. Ratnam to Chuba Cangay
10. Dimple Golai to Lower Dalep
11. Deorali to Lower Gendong
12. Chuba to Chuba Lower (up to Sikkim border)

Kalimpong–I Block
13. Deorai Gaon to Tamyang Primary School
14. Amale School to Adhikari Gaon
15. Upper Kafley Gaon to Nepal Gaon
16. 6th Mile – Chhibo PMGSY Road to Dewsali via Poshyore
17. Santi Bazar to Haat Bazar Upper Dong North
18. SH 12 (7 Mile) to Takek Busty
19. Pringtam Gumba to Supari Botay
20. Saryoksha View Point Dara to Reon Village
21. Yokfatak to Reli Khola via Dara Gaon
22. Sanyasi Dara to Lungrep
23. Tibetan Villa Samalbong to Tibetan North
24. Sinji Pemba Golai to Sunar Gaon
25. Upper Gyashok to Lower Gyashok Dovan
26. Mandal Gaon Pokhari to Kabee Gaon

Darjeeling District (PMGSY – 62 km sanctioned)
27. Farshay ADB to Ghalay Gaon
28. Sri Khola Bhanjyang to Upper Sri Khola Forest Village
29. Sumbuck to Sanmangaon
30. Lower Takbia to Malatang 2
31. Gurdum to Ramitay
32. Forbay Tank to Crusher Point via Yakreybong
33. Arubotay to Dhargaon, Bhirgaon

Jorebunglow–Sukhia Pokhari Block
34. SH 12 to Khasmal
35. Bhalukhop to Lami
36. Rangbhang Tarsingdara PMGSY to Rangbhang Raju Chowk Lamadara
37. SH 12 to Mukhia Gaon via Jow Bari

Kurseong Block
38. Simring to Malabasay

Mirik Block
39. SH 12 to Cawandhura Bhasmay

Rangli Rangliot Block
40. Kothi Gumba Gown Fatak to Bara Gara, Lopchu
41. Gielle Factory Fatak to Pipli Dara – Gielle
42. Chaplati to Gurung Gaon
43. Rampurey Sim Fatak to Rai Gaon near Rampurey Busty Playground

Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad
44. Anuj Service Station to Bihar Border
45. Patharghuma Girja Line to Fakirdeep
46. Lachuvita Tribal Village to Dubanuchi
47. Bazarugachh to Tewarigachh

Bista stated that since becoming MP, his focus has remained on addressing long-standing infrastructure gaps in the region. He said improved road connectivity will directly benefit rural communities by enhancing access to education, healthcare, markets, and employment opportunities across the hills, Terai, and Dooars.

In Kalimpong district alone, approximately 80.194 km of rural roads have been approved, covering multiple rural blocks including Gorubathan, Lava, Pedong, and Kalimpong-I. Additional road projects covering more than 62 km have also been sanctioned across Darjeeling district, including Darjeeling-Pulbazar, Jorebunglow-Sukhia Pokhari, Kurseong, Mirik, and Rangli Rangliot blocks.

These projects, he said, are aimed at improving rural connectivity, expanding access to essential services, and boosting economic opportunities in remote hill areas.