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PUBLICATION ON ACHIEVEMENT MADE BY

MINES, MINERALS & GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT

SINCE 1994-2016

PUBLISHED BY

DEPARTMENT OF MINES, MINERALS &

GEOLOGY, GOVERNMENT OF SIKKIM

TASHILLING, GANGTOK.

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03592-202575(O)

03592-2022305 (R)

Tashiling

Gangtok-737102

Sikkim

Pawan Chamling

Chief Minister of Sikkim

MESSAGE

I am happy to know that Mines, Minerals & Geology Department is

bringing out publication on achievements made by the Department since

1994.The book, I am sure will highlight the geological and geographical aspects

of our landmass, terrain and land variations and define them in the light of

geological investigations and studies carried out by the department.

As a mountainous State, Sikkim has to cope up with natural calamity

which is often hazardous to life and property of the people. Occurrence of

landslides, earthquake, flash floods, thunderstorms, blizzards etc. require that

we conceive developmental programs through proper and scientific planning,

duly taking care of the unique geographical environment of the State. I am sure

that the publication of this book will provide us with the road map and

awareness of long term development planning, which is geologically and geo-

environmentally sustainable.

Pawan Chamling

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03592-280228

Forest Secretariat

Deorali, Sikkim-737102

T. W Lepcha

Minister

Mines, Minerals & Geology

and Forest, Env. Wildlife Deptt.

I am happy to know that the Department is bringing out publication on

achievement made by it since 1994.

The book on achievement of the Department is not only the saga of

activities carried out by the Department but also an in-depth insight into

physical features of the Himalayan State from lofty peaks to vast plains.

Publication of this book provides us with road map and tool for

sustainable developmental of the State.

T. W Lepcha

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INTRODUCTION:

The Mines, Minerals & Geology Department was established in the year 1976

with a view to investigate mineral resources of the State, carryout geological study of

unstable areas and to regulate mining activities in the State. The Department has

been entrusted with the responsibility of conservation and development of mineral

resources of the state, regulation and development of major minerals, granting of

prospecting licences and mining leases for major minerals, collection of royalties on

major minerals, geological study of unstable areas and suggesting remedial

measures to the concerned departments, examination of the stability and suitability

of land for infrastructural development and civil structures of public and government,

geo-environmental studies etc.

ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE:

The Department is headed by a Secretary and it is manned by Geologists,

Mining Engineers, Chemists, Surveyors and Scientific Assistants and supported by

Administrative and Accounts Staff. There are three wings in the Department, namely

Geology, Mining and Laboratory.

The Geologists are engaged in the investigation of various mineral deposits

and mineral resources of the State, Geological study of unstable areas development

of remedial measures for control of landslides and erosion and geo-engineering

works.

The Mining Engineers are engaged in contour survey and drilling activities as

well as regulation of mining activities. So far, the Sikkim Mining Corporation is the

only agency carrying out mining in the state.

The Laboratory is the backbone of Geologists and Mining Engineers, where

chemical analysis of rock, minerals and soil samples are carried out.

The Laboratory is also engaged in the physio-chemical and bacteriological

analysis of water samples for determination of potability.

The department also provides consultancy service to various sister

departments and other public & private sectors for foundation studies and stability

ratings for civil constructions.

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The following are the year-wise projects carried out by the Department since

1994: -

Year Name of Project

1994-95 1. Geo-technical Investigation of Gorley Bhir, West Sikkim.

2. Geo-technical Investigation and rectification of 16th Mile Slide

(Jorethang-Melli Road), South Sikkim.

1995-96 1. Marble Investigation along Chungthang-Lachung Section, and

Chungthang-Tarumchu Section, North Sikkim.

2. Contour Mapping and landslide studies of Rang-Rang slide, North

Sikkim.

1996-97 1. Geological studies and formulations of corrective measures around

Tinda, North Sikkim.

2. Rock cutting and polishing for promotion of dimensional stones like

marble, limestone, dolomite, phyllites etc.

3. Exploration of Garnet crystals in and around Lingdok, Kabi,

Phodong areas of North Sikkim.

4. Trial project on application of Geo-technical for slide control at Indira

Bye Pass, Gangtok, East Sikkim.

1997-98 1. Geo-technical Investigation of Landslides around Parkha and

Surrounding areas, East Sikkim.

2. Geological & Geo-technical studies of vulnerable zone along

Jorethang-Melli Road Section, South Sikkim.

1998-99 1. Geological and Geo-technical studies of Chuchen Pheri slide, East

Sikkim.

2. Contour-survey and Mapping of Bara Pathing area, East Sikkim.

3. Diamond Core Drilling at Rangpo River Bank for ground water table

exploration, East Sikkim.

4. Geo-technical studies of Salalay Slide (Ravangla),South Sikkim.

1999-00 1. Geo-technical Investigation of Jorethang-Melli Road Section, South

Sikkim.

2. Contour Survey and Mapping of Salalay Slide (Ravangla), South

Sikkim. (Continued)

2000-01 1. Geo-Environmental appraisal of Uttarey Lake, West Sikkim.

2. Contour Survey & Geo-technical studies of Gyalshing and suburbs,

West Sikkim.

3. Delineation of Calcium Oxide rich band within Dolomite Sikip-

Legship Road Section, South Sikkim.

4. Lime Kiln Pilot Project demonstration at Rangpo, East Sikkim.

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2001-02 1. Contour Survey & Geo-technical Studies of Gyalshing & Suburb,

West Sikkim.

2. Geo-technical Investigation of Aho-Pakyong Section, East Sikkim.

2002-03 1. Dolomite Investigation at Phalidara and surrounding areas, South

Sikkim.

2. Geological & Geo-technical study of Gyalshing, West Sikkim.

2003-04 1. Dolomite Investigation at Phalidara and surrounding areas, South

Sikkim.

2. Contour survey & mapping of Rongni-chu and its tributaries, East

Sikkim.

2004-05 1. Contour Survey & Mapping of Namchi Township, South Sikkim.

2. Dolomite Investigation at Phalidara and surrounding areas, South

Sikkim.

2005-06 1. Water Analysis of Tasa Chuney, Pelling, West Sikkim.

2. Water Analysis of Nepal Dhara, Temi Tarku, South Sikkim.

3. Geo-environment Appraisal of Turung, Danak & Mamring Area,

South Sikkim.

4. Delineation of Carbonate Rock around Kholaghari in parts of South

District.

5. Contour Mapping & Geological Studies of Rangpo Khola &

Tributaries, East Sikkim.

6. Geotechnical studies/stability of Bermeli Bridge at Bermeli Khola,

South Sikkim.

7. Rock Bolting work along Mamring-Namthang Road Section and

Pabong khola Bridge abutments along Singtam, Tarku Road

Section,South Sikkim.

2006-07 1. Contour Survey & Mapping of Zero Mile Slide, East Sikkim.

2. Delineation of Dolomite deposits at Khola Ghari – Wok, South

Sikkim.

3. Contour Survey & Mapping of 6th Mile Slide, Tadong, East Sikkim.

4. Geo-Technical and Contour Mapping of Taktse-Luing,East Sikkim.

5. Geo-technical and Contour Mapping of Ranka Surrounding

area,East Sikkim.

6. Geological,Geo-technical Mapping from 2nd Mile to Tsomgo

Lake,East Sikkim.

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2007-08 1. Preliminary studies of landslide located between Neya Dara &

Lingmoo along Manzing section, South Sikkim

2. Delineation of dolomite deposits at Khola Ghari-Wok ,South Sikkim.

3. Geo-technical and Contour Mapping of Taktse-Luing, East Sikkim.

4. Geo-technical and Contour Mapping of Ranka Surrounding area,

East Sikkim.

5. Geological/Geo-technical studies and development of underground

spring water at Lamsal Dhara, Upper Pandam, East Sikkim.

6. Contour survey for construction of Ridge Park, Gangtok,East

Sikkim.

7. Geotechnical Investigation for construction of stairway to heaven at

Daramdin, West Sikkim.

2008-09 1. Foundation study for Installation of the Statue of CHEN-RE-ZIG at

Sangha Cholling, West Sikkim, by drilling and Geo-technical tests.

2. Foundation study for construction of Multi- Speciality Hospital at

Sokeythang & Veterinary. Complex, Tadong, East Sikkim.

3. Foundation Investigation for Construction of Bridge over Tista River

at Makha, East Sikkim.

4. Issue of Prospecting Licence to Tata Steel & Avain Overseas Pvt.

Ltd. for Dolomite Exploration in South & West Sikkim.

2009-2010 1. Analysis of mineral samples for estimation of mineral content.

2. Analysis of core samples of soil & rock for estimation of bearing

capacity of soil and rock from different parts of the state.

3. Analysis of water samples from various sources for determination of

drinking portability.

4. Framing and implementation of Sikkim Minor Minerals Concession

Rules for the regulation of minor minerals (e.g. sand, stones etc.) of

the State.

5. The Department carried out Geo-technical investigation for

construction of I.T.I Complex at Lower Kyongsa, Gyalshing, West

Sikkim.

6. The department carried out Contour Survey & Mapping of

Kholaghari Area, South Sikkim for Avian Overseas Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata.

7. The Department carried out Contour Survey & Mapping of Fashion

Street, Gangtok for Urban Development & Housing Department,

East Sikkim.

8. The Department carried out Geological/Geo-technical investigation

and Contour Survey of Sokethang Area for proposed Hospital Site,

East Sikkim.

9. The Department carried out 508 (Five Hundred Eight) numbers of

site stability study and issued Stability Reports to the public,

government and private companies.

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2010-2011 1. The Department carried out Geological/Geo-technical investigation

of land for proposed construction of State Museum at Zero Point,

Gangtok, East Sikkim.


of land for proposed construction of Soochna Bhawan at Sikkim

Jewels Complex, Tadong, East Sikkim.


of land for proposed construction of Paratyan Bhawan at Sikkim

Jewels Complex, Tadong, East Sikkim.


and Contour Survey of land in and around Linkey Thekabong, East

Sikkim for proposed township.


of land for proposed construction of Gangtok Sadar Thana near

Yatayat Bhawan, Gangtok, East Sikkim.


of proposed land for the construction of composite Check Post at

Reshi, East Sikkim.

7. The Department carried out 580 (Five hundred Eighty) numbers of

site stability study and issued Stability Reports to the public,


2011-12 1. Post earthquake geo-technical investigation with contour mapping of

Tashiling Secretariat, East Sikkim and preparation of report.

2. Geological & Geo- Technical Studies of Mangan Bazar and suburbs,

North Sikkim.

3. Post earthquake damaged assessment and preparation of inventory

of earthquake induced landslide in different parts of Sikkim.

4. Geo-technical investigation of the area for installation of statue of

Devi Nishani Kali Bhawani along with Contour Mapping at

Budangari,Central Pandam, East Sikkim along with contour

mapping.

5. Preliminary geological studies of the area from Ratey-chu to Selep

tank, Gangtok,East Sikkim.

6. The Department carried out 503(Five hundred three) numbers of site

stability study and issued Stability Reports to the public, government

and private companies.

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2012-13 1. Contour Survey and Mapping of Marchak and Suburbs, East

Sikkim.

2. Mitigation measures for slope stabilization method by rock bolting

and inset wall at Amdo-Golai, East Sikkim.

3. Geological and Geo-technical investigation of land proposed for

construction of ANM Training Institute cum Hostel at Gyalshing,

West Sikkim.

4. Geological and Geo-technical investigation of land proposed for

construction of Livelihood School at Mangalbaria, West Sikkim.

5. Surface geological mapping of Rolep Hydro Electric Project Rolep,

East Sikkim.

6. Geological and Geo-technical investigation of land for proposed

construction of private hotel Near Bakthang, Gangtok, East Sikkim.

7. Geo-technical investigation of land for construction of Butterfly Park

at Rang-Rang, North Sikkim.

8. Geological, Geo-technical Mapping of land for proposed construction

of Hotel cum Boutique at Pangthang, East Sikkim.

9. The Department carried out 428 (Four hundred twenty eight)

numbers of site stability study and issued Stability Reports to the

public, government and private companies.

2013-14 1. Geological, Geo-technical Mapping and study of land proposed for

construction of slaughter house at Majitar, East Sikkim.

2. Geo-technical investigation for construction of Ramayan Village at

Lower Tumin, East Sikkim.

3. Geotechnical Investigation of the area for installation of Bhanjhakri

statue at Jhakri Dhunga, Uttarey, West Sikkim.

4. Geo-technical investigation of area for setting up 2nd & 3rd Battalion

Headquarter of IRB at Mangley, South Sikkim.

5. Geological mapping and sample analysis for Si02 rich (Quartzitic)

rock for setting of glass ceramic industries around Tharpu-

Mangshari and surrounding areas, West Sikkim.

6. The Department carried out 442 (Four hundred forty-two) numbers

of site stability study and issued Stability Reports to the public,


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2014-15

1. Geological and Geo-technical Investigation and Stability Zonnation Mapping of Marchak and Suburbs, East Sikkim.

2. Surface geological mapping of Rolep Hydro Electric Project at Rolep, East Sikkim.

3. Geological & Geo-technical investigation of land proposed for construction of Water Storage Tank in five different locations in and around Gangtok, East Sikkim.

4. Geological & Geo-technical investigation of the land proposed for construction of solid waste management plant at Martam, East Sikkim.

5. Geological & Geo-technical investigation of the land proposed for sewerage alignment of Tathangchen Circle, East Sikkim.

6. Geological and Geo-technical investigation of land proposed for construction of statue of Thekong Monsolong at Lingthem, Dzongu North Sikkim.

7. Geo-physical investigation for Sub-surface characterization of lake deposits for rejuvenation of Uttarey lake in West Sikkim.

8. Geological & Geo-technical investigation of the area proposed for construction of Sky Walk project at Bhaley Dhunga, South Sikkim.

9. Slope stability measure by Geo-engineering methods and removal of detached boulder at Tamatam, West Sikkim.

10. Geological investigation of landslide at Topung village in West Sikkim and Tumlang village at North Sikkim.

11. Re-opening of Sangmoo Cave which was blocked by 18th Sept. 2011 earthquake, Ravangla, South Sikkim.

12. Detail mapping & alignment Survey along major project component of Madhya Bharat Hydel Power Project.

13. Geological, contour survey & Geo-technical investigation of the land proposed for construction of Prayer Tower at Martam, East Sikkim.

14. Preparation of base line data covering 200 meters on both side of HRT, Adit and other activities of Madhya Bharat Power Corporation for judicious dealing of public complaint, East Sikkim.

15. On-going development of Fossil Park at Mamley, South Sikkim in collaboration with Geological Survey of India and Tourism & Civil Aviation Department, Govt. of Sikkim.

16. .The Department carried out 499 (Four hundred ninety nine) numbers of site stability study and issued Stability Reports to the public, government and private companies.

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2015-16 1. Pre-feasibility, geological & geo-technical investigation of Sky Walk Project, Bhaley dhunga, South Sikkim.

2. Contour Survey and detail geo-technical investigation of Sikkim University Complex at Yangang, South Sikkim.

3. Geo-technical investigation of proposed area for construction of ITI Complex, Kewzing, South Sikkim.

4. The Department carried out 490 (Four hundred ninety) numbers of site stability study and issue Stability Reports to the public, government and private companies.

2016-17 1. Geological and Geo-Technical investigation of land proposed for the

construction of District Forest Office (DFO), Secretariat, at Pentok,

Mangan North Sikkim.

2. Geological, Geo-Technical and Geo- Physical investigation of land

proposed for the construction of Poly-technical College at Ringhim,

North Sikkim.

3. Geological, Geo-Technical and Geo-physical investigation of land

proposed for the Construction of Block Administrative centre (BAC)

at Kazor, North Sikkim.

4. Geological, Geo-Technical and Geo-physical investigation of land

proposed for the Construction of District Panchayat Resource

Centre at Kyongsa, Gyalshing, West Sikkim.

5. The Department carried out 102 (One hundred two as on July 2016)

numbers of site stability study and issue Stability Reports to the

public, government and private companies.

The State Government has constituted a number of Project Implementation

Committees, wherein the officials of the Department of Mines, Minerals & Geology

are included as one of the members to study the stability of land and also to report

on geo-technical aspect with particular emphasis on spatial data geographical

information system.

Sikkim has witnessed unprecedented growth and development ever since

the present Government took office on 12/12/1994 under the inspiring and visionary

leadership of the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Pawan Chamling. The bout of

developmental forces unleashed in 1994 has continued unabated since then. The

Department of Mines, Minerals & Geology has ably supported these developmental

activities by providing accurate geological reports and contour maps. The

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department is striving relentlessly to come up to the expectations of the state

government in supporting these developmental activities. The department is a

veritable storehouse of geological and geotechnical data of various parts of the state

which is of tremendous value to engineers, technocrats, bureaucrats and policy

makers.

Total Numbers Of soil samples and water samples analysis in the

departmental laboratory since 12/12/194 till date.

Total Rock Sample Analysis carried out -1270

Total Water Sample Analysis carried out - 1200

Total Soil Sample Analysis carried out - 2000

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Constitution of the Sikkim Mines, Minerals & Geology Service Rules

The long cherished dream of officers of the Department possessing

Masters/graduation degrees in various trades such as Geology, Engineering, Chemistry,

Survey etc. to have the Cadre Service of their own could see the light of the day only after

more than 20(Twenty) years since its inception in the year 1976.Finally, the Sikkim Mines,

Minerals & Geology Service Rules,1996 and the Sikkim Mines, Minerals & Geology

Subordinate Service Rules,1996 were constituted vide Notification Nos. 05/GEN/DOP dated

27/04/1996 and 06/GEN/DOP dated 27/04/1996 respectively. Constitution of the Service

Rules has been an instrument in opening the flood gates of promotional avenues and

addressing the issue of stagnation in promotion of officers and staff members of the Service

Cadre. This apart, the constitution of Service has also meant to enhancement of Cadre

strength through creation of new technical posts.

The approved original sanctioned strength of Service Cadre at the time of

constitution of Service Rules was 38. A number of additional cadre posts have been created

through Cadre Review and as on date approved sanctioned cadre strength of the Service

stands at 47.

Detailed breakup of approved original sanctioned cadre strength and revised

sanctioned cadre strength under Sikkim Mines, Minerals & Geology Service Rules, 1996 and

the Sikkim Mines, Minerals & Geology Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 respectively are as

under:

ORIGINAL

1. OFFICERS 24

2. MEMBERS OF THE SUBORDINATE SERVICE 14

REVISED

1. OFFICERS 31

2. MEMBERS OF THE SUBORDINATE SERVICE 16

TOTAL 47

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The following are the year wise promotions given to the officers /staff of the

Department since 1994.

Year Name From To

1995 1. Shri K.D Bhutia Asst. Mining Engineer Sr. Mining Engineer

1996 1. Shri A.K Sharma

2. Shri D.T Bhutia

3. Shri I.L. Tawari

4. Shri Trilochan Adhikari

5. Shri Dorjee Namgyal Lama

6. Shri Tshering Bhutia

7. Shri I.B Thapa

Asst Geologist

Geodic Surveyor Gd-II

Geodic Surveyor Gd-II

Scientific Asst .Gd. II

Scientific Asst. Gd.III

Scientific Asst. Gd. III

Sr.Peon

Sr. Geologist

Geodic Survey Gd.-I

Geodic Survey Gd.-I

Scientific Asst .Gd. I

Scientific Asst. Gd.II


Gestetner Operator

1998 1. Shri K.L. Kaleon

2. Shri T. Tashi

3. Shri Nima Sherpa

4. Shri G.T Lepcha

Joint Director

Sr. Geologist

Sr. Research Asst.

Sr. Research Asst.

Addl. Director

Joint Director

Asst. Geologist

Asst. Geologist

1999 1. Shri Buddhiman Sherpa Driver Gd.-I Drive Selection Gd.

2000 1. Shri B.N Sharma

2. Shri Upen Silal

Sr. Mining Engineer

Asst. Mining Engineer

Joint Director

Sr. Mining Engineer

2001 2. Shri Nima Tamang Driver Gd. I Driver Selection Gd.

2002 1. Shri T.R. Dahal

2. Shri T.D. Chingapa

3. Smt. Sonam Doma

Bhutia

Sr. Chemist

Stenographer Gd.II

Stenographer Gd. II

Joint Director

Stenographer Gd.-I

Stenographer Gd.-I

2003 1. Shri K.L. Kaleon

2. Shri T. Tashi

3. Shri K.D Bhutia

4. Shri A.K Sharma

Add. Director

Joint Director

Sr. Mining Engineer

Sr. Geologist

Director

Addl.Director

Joint Director

Joint Director

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5. Shri G.C Khanal

6. Shri Vivek .Gurung

7. Shri .S.O. Lepcha

8. Shri P.D. Shangdarpa

9. Shri Athop Bhutia

Asst. Geologist

Asst. Chemist

Asst. Chemist

Lab. In –charge

Driver Gd. -I

Sr. Geologist

Sr. Chemist

Sr. Chemist

Asst .Chemist

Driver Selection .Gd.

2004 1. Smt. Lakpa Doma Sherpa

2. Shri R.K. Singh

3. Shri Rajesh Gurung

Office Suptt.

Daughtsman Gd.II

LDC

Under Secretary

Draughtsman Gd.I

UDC

2005 1. Shri G.T Lepcha

2. Shri Nima Sherpa

3. Shri Rinzing Doma

4. Shri P.K Basnet

Asst. Geologist

Asst. Geologist

Daftari

Accountant

Sr. Geologist

Sr. Geologist

LDC

Sr. Accountant

2006 1. Shri I.L Tewari

2. Shri D.T.Bhutia

3. Shri Trilochand Adhikari


Geodetic Surveyor Gd. - I

Geodetic Surveyor Gd. I

Scientific Asst. Gd.I


Asst.Survey Office

Asst. Survey Office

Asst.Chemist

Scientific Asst. Gd.I

2007 1. Shri K.L Kaleon

2. Shri Upen Silal

3. Shri P.T Bhutia

Director

Sr. Engineer

Asst. Engineer

Principal Director

Joint Director

Sr. Engineer

2008 1. Shri K.D.Bhutia Joint Director Addl.Director

2009 2. Shri G.C Khanal

3. Shri Vivek Gurung

Sr. Geologist

Sr. Chemist

Joint Director

Joint Director

2010 1. Shri P.D Shangdarpa Asst. Chemist Sr. Chemist

2011 1. Shri A.K Sharma Joint Director Addl .Director

2012 1. Shri Nima Sharpa

2. Shri K.D Bhutia

Sr. Geologist

Addl.Director

Joint Director

Director

2013 1. Shri G.T. Lepcha Sr.Geologist Joint Director

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2. Shri Upen Silal Joint Director Addl.Director

2014 1. Shri S.O.Lepcha

2. Shri T.Adhakari

3. Shri I.L Tiwari

4. Shri P.T Bhutia

Sr. Chemist

Asstt. Chemist

Asstt. Surveyor

Sr. Mining Engineer

Joint Director

Sr. Chemist

Sr. Surveyor

Joint Director

2015 1. Shri K.D Bhutia Director Principal Director

2016 2. Shri G.C Khanal

3. Shri Vivek Gurung

4. Shri A.K Sharma


6. Shri Saran Silal

7. Shri K. K. Luitel

Joint Director

Joint Director

Addl. Director

Sr. scientific Gd.I


Asst. Geologist

Addl. Director

Addl. Director

Director

Asst. Chemist

Sr. Mining Engineer

Sr. Geologist

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The following Officers are the year wise Appointment made in the Department

since 1994:-

Year Name Appointment

1994 1. Shri P.D Shangdarpa Lab. In-Charge

1996 1. Shri Nima Gayltsen Driver

1998 1. Shri Narendra Pradhan

2. Smt, Lhaki Bhutia

3. Smt, Phigum Bhutia

Rigman

Peon

Peon

1999 1. Shri Nangfang Lepcha Driver Gd.-III

2000 1. Smt. Lakpa Doma Bhutia Peon

2001 1. Shri P.T Bhutia

2. Shri Sonam Tshering Bhutia


Driver Gd.-III

2003 1. Shri K.T. P. Bhutia Geodetic Survey Gd. –III

2003 1. Miss Ongchen Bhutia

2. Miss Chandra Kala Neopaney

3. Shri NedupBhutia

4. Shri Bhim Bdr. Biswakarma

5. Shri Sonam Pintso Bhutia

6. Shri Dilip Tamang

7. Shri Chewang Sherpa

Sc. Asst .Gd.-III

Sc. Asst .Gd.-III

Tech. Asstt.

Lab Attdt

Lab. Attdt.

Lab. Attdt.

Driver

2005 1. Shri Pradeep Pradhan Mali cum-Chowkidar

2006 1. Shri Saran Shilal

2. Shri Sonam Thendup Bhutia

3. Shri Kumar Pradhan

Geodetic Surveyor Gd.-I

Scientific Asstt.Gd.-III

Geodetic Surveyor Gd.III

2007 1. Shri Ongdup Bhutia Driver

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The followings Staff of the Department have received the state Meritorious

Award:-

Year Name Designation

26th January 2004 1. Shri Buddhiman Sherpa Driver Selection Gd.

15th August 2004 2. Shri I.B.Thapa Gestetner Operator.

2008 1. Shri Karma Chopel Bhutia Driver

2009 1. Shri Saran Shilal

2. Shri K.K. Luitel

Asstt. Mining Engineer

Asstt. Geologist

2010 1. Shri Manoj Rai Driver

2011 1. Shri Suren Tamang

2. Shri Karma Tshering Bhutia

Driver

Peon

2012 1. Shri Dinesh Pradhan

2. Miss Bhaktimaya Sharma

Peon

LDC

2013 1. Shri Jorden Lepcha Driver

2014 1. Mrs. Kala Zangmu Bhutia

2. Mrs. Neetu Singh Baraily

3. Ms. Chandra Chettri

Scientifie Asst.Gd.III



2015 1. Miss Prakriti Pradhan.

2. Mr. Passang Sherpa

Asstt .Geologist

Asstt. Geologist

2016 1. Ms. Tshering Doma Bhutia Geodetic Surveyor Gd-III

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The following Officers /Staff also have undergoes training outside the State

are as follows:-

Year Training Name

2001 Training on water & Geo-Chemical

Analysis at Indian Bureau of Mines,

Nagpur (Mah)

1. Shri S.O. Lepcha ,Asst. Chemist .

2. Shri P.D Shangdarpa Lab. Incharge

3. Shri T.Adhikari,Sceintific Asst.Gd.-I

2002 Training on GIS Application Noida

(UP)

1. Shri B.N Sharma ,Joint Director

2. Shri P.T Bhutia , Asst. Mining

Engineer

2003 Training on Water Analyses at

IBM. Nagpur (Maharashtra )

Extended Foundation Course of

2002 Batch SCS Probationers at

AASC Guwahati ( Assam)

Training on Environment

Management & Capacity Building

at I.I.M., Dhandbad (Jharkhand )

1. Shri S.O. Lepcha ,Sr. Chemist

2. Shri T. Adhikari Scientific Asst. Gd. I

1. Shri T. Chopal, Under Secretary

1. Shri Upen Silal, Sr. Mining Engineer

2004 Training on Environmental

Management & Capacity Building at

Sydney Australia.

Training on Water Analysis at

A.I.I.H.P.H., Kolkata

1. Shri Upen Silal, Sr. Mining Engineer

1. Mrs Ongchen Bhutia ,Sc. Asst.Gd-III

2. Ms Chandra Kala Newpaney, Sc. Asstt .Gd.-

III

2005 Training On Geotechnical

Laboratory at Jadavpur University,

Kolkata.

1. Shri B.N Sharma , Addl .Director

2. Shri Upen Silal ,Sr.Engineer

3. Shri Nedup Bhutia ,Tech. Asstt.

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4. Shri Sonam Thendup Bhutia ,Sc.

Asstt.

2006 Training on preparation of Mines

Closure Plan (IBM) Itanagar

Arunachal Pradesh

1. Shri B.N Sharma ,Addl. Director

2. Shri P.T Bhutia, Asstt. Engineer

2007 Training on MMRD Act

1957,Mineral Concession Rules

1960,and MCDR 1980

(IBM)Shillong Meghalaya

Training on Glaciology, Hamta

Glacier, Himachal Pradesh.

Training on Monitoring and

Evaluation, New Delhi.

1. Shri G.T Lepcha , Sr. Geologist

2. Shri P.T Bhutia, Asst .Engineer

1. Shri Nima Sherpa ,Sr. Geologist

2. Shri Saran Silal, Geodetic Surveyor

Gd.-I

1. Shri Vivek Gurung , Sr,Chemist

2. Shri Sonam Ongden Lepcha,

Sr. Chemist

3. Shri Tilochand Adhikari, Asst.

Chemist

2009 Training on Chemical Analysis of

Rock& Water Sample at IBM,

Nagpur Maharashtra

1. Vivek Gurung, Jt. Director

2. T. Adhakari, Asstt. Chemist

2013 Training on geo-technical

investigation and landslide hazard

zonation mapping at Shilling,

Meghalaya.

1. K . K Luitel, Asstt. Geologist

2014 Training on beneficiation of clay at

IBM, Nagpur, Maharashtra.

1. S.O. Lepcha, Joint Director

2. T. Adhikari, Sr. Chemist

2015 Training on Chemical Analysis of

Rock and water samples at IBM,

Nagpur, Maharashtra.

1. S.O. Lepcha, Joint Director

2. Tshering Bhutia, Asstt. Chemist

3. Norkila Bhutia, Asstt. Chemist

4. Chandrakala Neopaney, Sc. Asstt. Grd.-II

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5. Chandra Chettri, Sc. Asstt. Grd-III

6. Neetu Singh Baraily, Sc. Asstt. Grd. –III

7. Kala Zangmu Bhutia, Sc. Asstt.Grd-III

2015 International Seminar on Himalayan

Geology at Dehradun , Uttarakhand.

1. G.T. Lepcha, Joint Director

2. Prakriti Pradhan, Asstt. Geologist

3. Indira Sharma, Asstt. Geologist

2015 Geo-technical Laboratory Training

on Rock mass at I.I.T., Roorkee.

1. K.K. Luitel, Asstt. Geologist

2. Passang Sherpa, Asstt. Geologist

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SINGLE WINDOW SYSTEM

Pursuant to the direction of the State Government, Single Window System has been

installed in the Department and is operational since 2005. The system is being used especially

for issue of Land Stability Reports and through the Single Window System, the Department

has made sizeable contribution in the matter of generation of revenue through collection of

Stability Report Fees.

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MAMLEY FOSSIL PARK, MAMLEY, SOUTH SIKKIM.

Fossils provide detailed information on existence of various forms of

life in the past. It is a boon for the Himalayan State of Sikkim as the State is

blessed with the existence of Stromatolite (fossils) embedded in dolomite

boulder bed. The existence of stromatolite (fossils) was discovered during the

course of delineation of dolomite along Mamley-Kholaghari-Pabong Section,

South Sikkim by the Mines, Minerals and Geology Department. A number of

research works on fossil has followed under the guidance of Professor V. C

Tiwari, Sr. Scientist from the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology

Dehradun.

The site has the potential for development and promotion of Geo-

Tourism, which will be another feather in the cap of ever flourishing tourism

industry in the State.

Fig: The Hon’ble Chief Minister, inspecting the site for Geo-tourism Park at Mamley, South

Sikkim.

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BUILDING EXPO 2015

Weeklong exhibition cum sale of products, the Building Expo 2015 was held at

Gangtok in the month of April 2015. It was a suitable platform to showcase the wide

spectrum of activities of the Department.

Fig: Inspection of the stall of Mines, Minerals & Geology Department by the Hon’ble Minister -

In-Charge.

Fig: Departmental stall during Building Expo2015 at MG - Marg, Gangtok.

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DEDICATION OF TEN MINUTES TO EARTH.

Sikkim State Green Mission, the flagship programme of the State

Government under the National Green Mission took off in the year 2006.

The Department of Mines, Minerals & Geology has appointed a Sr. Officer as

Nodal Officer for successful implementation of the State Green Mission and

has since observed Paryavaran Mahotsava by active participation of officers

and staff of the department in plantation of saplings of ornamental and

other plants in the office premises as also in its land at Sikkim Mining

Corporation Complex, Rangpo, East Sikkim, Fossil Park, Mamlay, South

Sikkim. Besides, the department has also participated in plantation drives

organized by the State Forest, Environment and Wildlife Management

Department at Science City, Sajong, East Sikkim.

Fig: Paryavaran Mahotsav observed at fossils Park,Mamley, South Sikkim(2016).

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PARYAVARAN MAHOTSAVA

Since the launch of State Green Mission in the year 2006, people from all walks of

life in Sikkim have been participating in massive plantation drives across the state. (under

Paryavaran Mahotsava)

Mines, Minerals & Geology Department observed the Paryavaran Mahotsava by

active participation of officers and staff in plantation of the saplings of ornamental and other

plants in office premises in the presence of the Hon’ble Minister Mines, Minerals & Geology

Department on 20th

June 2015.

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Fig: Commissioner cum Secretary(right) along with Panchayat President(middle), Mamley, GPU

planting saplings on the occasion of Paryavaran Mahotsav 2016 at Fossil Park compound, Mamley,

South Sikkim.

Fig: Principal Director (left) along with officials planting saplings on the occasion of Paryavaran

Mahotsav 2016 at Fossil Park compound, Mamley, South Sikkim.

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POST EARTHQUAKE CLEARANCE OF SANGMO CAVE, SANGMO,

SOUTH SIKKIM

The massive earthquake of 18th

September 2011 almost devastated the sacred Sangmo Cave

at Sangmo, South Sikkim. The cave became inaccessible to the devotees as the main entrance

was blocked. The Mines, Minerals & Geology Department undertook the post earthquake

clearance of debris and waste materials from the cave and was able to restore it to its pristine

beauty.

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Fig: Geo-physical investigation by Electrical Resistivity survey at Uttarey Lake, West

Sikkim (2014-15).

Fig: 2D- Electrical Resistivity Tomography of Uttarey Lake, West Sikkim.

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Fig: Standard Penetration Test (SPT) conducted at the site proposed for construction

of District Forest Secretariat at Pentok, Mangan, North Sikkim (2015-16).

Fig: Diamond Core Drilling of the land proposed for construction of Stairway to

Heaven at Daramdin, West Sikkim (2008-09).

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Fig: Preparation of geo-engineering works for rock bolting at AmdoGolai, Gangtok (2012-13).

Fig: After completion of Geo-engineering works at Amdo Golai, Gangtok (2012-13).

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Fig: Geologists measuring the attitude of insitu rock, 10 meters below proposed sky

walk peak.

Fig: Camping site and probable water source (investigation is proposed) area near

Bhaleydhunga peak.

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Fig: HRT line alignment verification of 96 MW Rongni Chu HE Project, East Sikkim.

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Fig: Geodetic surveyors at work under tunnel at Kumreck, East Sikkim.

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Fig: Contour Surveying and mapping at Changme Khangpu Glacier, North Sikkim.

Fig: Analysis of water samples for drinking portability in geo-chemical laboratory.

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Fig: Recovery of soil samples by SPT methods.

Fig: Analysis of soil samples by direct shear test method in geo-technical laboratory.

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Fig: Visit of Additional Director General, Geological Survey of India, at the under-construction site

Pakyong Airport along with Geologists of the State department.

Fig: Visit of Commissioner cum Secretary (right) & Principal Director (middle), DMMG along with

Geologists from State and Central Organization at the under-construction site of Pakyong Airport.

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