Chapter 7 - Projects & Capital Investment Plan

City Development Plan-Gangtok City

Urban Development and Housing Department, Government of Sikkim 7-1

Section 7

Projects And Capital Investment Plan

7.1 INTRODUCTION

Within the framework of long-term vision set out for urban development of Gangtok

explained in the previous chapter, this chapter presents sector wise goals and projects. The

projects by each sector have been identified based on following criteria:

• The priorities as identified by various stakeholders during the CDP preparation

process;

• Current and future demand and supply gaps estimated by the project team;

Accordingly, projects to achieve the envisaged vision in each of the sectors are prioritized

and included, to be taken up under JNNURM.

7.2 PROPOSALS:

City level proposals can be the developmental proposals within the town area/ proposed

Municipal Corporation Area.

A. Transportation:

(i) Creation of new roads and improvement in old ones that require upgradation.

(ii) Mass transport system for commuters in the form of multimode transport system

(minibus, sky bus, ropeways, LRTS, mono rail could be options.

(iii) Pollution free vehicles.

(iv) Pay and use rental, two and four wheelers for tourists.

(v) Difficult junctions improvements.

(vi) Development of bus terminals.

(vii) Development of truck terminals.

(viii) Development of parking areas for public vehicles.

(ix) Development of parking areas in existing residential area for private vehicles.

(x) Street Furniture for pedestrian users.

(xi) Provision of goods signage and landmarks highlighting systems.



B. Sewer System, Water Supply & Solid Waste Management:

(i) Effective sewer system and provision for proper treatment.

(ii) Effective and adequate Water Supply system with provision of treatment facilities

including provision of distribution system for fire fighting and disaster

management.

(iii) Scientific system for collection and disposal of solid waste.

(iv) Introduction of Rain Water Harvesting and Conservation. To be made mandatory

during approval of Blue Print Plans.

(v) Creation of infrastructure for surface run off and drainage system.

(vi) Recycling of water from Jhoras.

(vii) Restoration of natural drainage courses (Jhoras).

C. Slum upgradation:

Provision of basic amenities to the urban poor will have to be given priority.

(i) Construction of community water taps close to cluster of houses.

(ii) Construction of community public toilets in all the notified slum areas.

(iii) Providing child care centres or crèche facilities for small children living in slums,

(iv) Construction of community and marriage halls in slum areas especially in Tadong

(at the SNT Colony complex where land from the SHDB has been transferred to

UD&HD) and Tathangchen.

(v) Land tenure and social housing has to be encouraged with the involvement of

private sector participation.

(vi) Improvement in the footpaths, street lighting and drainage system in localities

exhibiting slum like characteristics.

(vii) Training of jhoras in Arithang where there are three slums located should be

taken up immediately.

(viii) Formation of Community Based Organizations and Self Help Groups for

convergence of various poverty alleviation programmes.

(ix) CBOs and SHGs to be the conduits for IEC campaigns.

(x) Re introduction of Community Small Grants Scheme for community participation.



7.3 BETTER AND SPEEDY TRANSPORTATION

New links and improvement in old ones will be the foremost step as the old ones are really

age old and need renovation and fresh look. Increasing traffic and new destinations along

with opening of new shopping malls have led to heavy congestion of traffic on the few

available urban arterial roads.

As the state specific tourism industry grows, there will be an upsurge in the number of

private vehicles in the Capital City. Mass transport system for commuters in the form of

minibus, ropeways, sky bus and perhaps monorail will create new links in the city itself.

Being a hilly area, road links are always not possible, in such cases ropeway will bring the

solution.

The city needs to look into the increasing pollution. CNG vehicles can be introduced to

make the city free from Pollution and restricting further environmental degradation. It is

suggested that a regulatory body will check the pollution and strict laws will help in

restricting further deterioration of environment.

For making travel more convenient for tourists, pay and use rental two and four wheelers

for tourists can be suggested as suitable mode of intermediate public transport or IPTs.

Junction improvement is another step, which can benefit the tourism in town making local

travel less cumbersome. Good signage on roads will add to the efficiency of road transport.

7.3.1 Light Rail Transit System (LRTS)

Light rail can be defined as: "an electric railway with a 'light volume' traffic capacity

compared to heavy rail. Light rail may use shared or exclusive rights-of-way, high or low

D. Environmental Up-gradation and Beautification

(i) Redevelopment of degraded area.

(ii) Protective measures in landslide prone areas.

(iii) Water body conservation.

(iv) Development of embankments.

(v) Afforestation in Khasmal and Gorucharan.

(vi) Afforestation for protecting the soil cover.

(vii) Development of botanical garden at Saramsa and Bhusuk areas.

(viii) Development and exhibition of flowering plants, gardens, picnic spots at Bhusuk.

(ix) Development of adventure sports and infrastructure development for it at Bhusuk.



platform loading and multi-car trains or single cars." This distinguishes light rail from

traditional "heavy rail" systems by the passenger loads which it can carry, not by the weight

of the vehicles which carry them (which may actually be heavier than "heavy rail" cars) or

the weight of the track (which is more or less the same). Light rail is appropriate where the

level of commuters is light.

Light rail systems are designed for lower speeds and loadings and often have simplified

specifications. Light rail systems are generally cheaper to build than heavy rail, since the

infrastructure is relatively insubstantial, and tunnels used in most metro systems are

generally not required. Moreover, the ability to handle sharp curves and steep gradients can

reduce the construction work. Compared with buses, light rail systems have higher capacity,

are cleaner, quieter, more comfortable, and in many cases faster. The hardware generally

operates more quietly than commuter rail or metro systems. Mass transit systems such as

light rail improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of existing highways by lowering

traffic congestion, particularly during the peak hours.

The State Government of Sikkim in its endeavour to have direct air link have proposed the

construction of an airport in the State. Several sites were earlier surveyed for the purpose

at Ranka, Panthang, Kartok, Burtuk and Pakyong. Due to hilly terrain, all the sites

mentioned were considered unsuitable from operational angle. Pakyong was the only site

that was considered operationally adequate, though it involved massive earthwork. Pakyong

is a sub divisional town of the east district of Sikkim and situated approximately 33 kms

from Gangtok. With the development of the proposed airport at Pakyong, it will be easier to

facilitate better communications between the urban centres and Gangtok. It is proposed to

have fast moving transportation linkages that connects Pakyong, Ranka, Luing, Bhusuk

Pangthang, Rangpo, Singtam, Sokaythang in one circuit and Ranka, Gangtok and Sokaythang

in another circuit by LRTS.



7.3.2 Mono Rail

A monorail is a transit system running on a single rail guideway. According to a very strict

definition, a monorail vehicle must be wider than its guideway, and the single track must be

used to support the weight of the system, not only used for guidance. There are two types

of monorails: straddle-beam and suspended. Modern monorails depend on a large solid

beam as the vehicles' running surface. There are a number of competing designs divided

into two broad classes, straddle-beam and suspended monorails.

The advantages of LRTS as a mass transport system can be listed as:

• Clean and green - enhances the environment - no emissions at street level

• Safe - safer than car travel

• Speedy - shortens journey time

• Avoids traffic congestion - through segregation and priority

• Smooth - no violent movements vertically, laterally, or backwards / forwards

• Comfortable

• Compatible with pedestrians

• Civilizing - a city transported by light rail is a more humane, more livable place

• Acceptable and accepted - only rail borne modes can in practice get people out of

cars

• Re-assuring - tram lines give confidence

• High capacity - only heavy metros have higher carrying capacity

• Affordable - the cheapest and best value form of quality mass transit

• Reliable - can keep going when snow or ice defeats road vehicles

• Versatile - can run at high speeds on segregated way and can penetrate narrow

historic centers

• Adaptable - can cope with steep gradients and tight curves

• Inspiring - modern light rail can be aesthetically breath-taking

• Space age technology based on sound foundations and experience of 100 years

• Capable of going underground, or over ground or "at grade" (on the surface) -

whichever makes best sense

• Most modern light rail systems

• Offer frequent services that rival convenience of car

• Offer "seamless journey" interchange from/to feeder services and to and from

train services

• Offer level boarding with easy access for everyone, including wheel-chair users

• Offer Park & Ride so outer commuters need not drive to city centers

• Offer through ticketing for day and regular users



There are in all 9 types of technologies practiced for monorails, under two major

classifications. They are Straddle (Alweg, Steel box beam, Inverted T) and Suspended

(Safege, I beam, Double flanged). Other three types are Hybird (cantilevered), Meglev and

PRT, but most commonly used are the earlier explained technologies.

Figure 7.1 Coverage Area for Transportation

SOKAYTHANG



7.3.3 ROAD TRANSPORT

(i) Intercity Connections:

NH 31A is the main road transport link connecting Gangtok with other parts of the

state. Difficult terrain is the main cause of concern to suggest alternative routes.

However, a bypass for the Capital City of Gangtok is proposed for NH through Ranka.

(ii) City Road Transport System:

Construction of new links and improvement in old ones are proposed inconformity

with the proposals by PWD, Government of Sikkim. All the proposed new links (total

length approx. 94 Kms) are marked in the Map of Transport Network. Improvements

in existing links (total length approx. 47 Kms) are also suggested.

(iii) Transport Regulation:

In order to control the pollution, the Consultants’ are of the opinion that –

Government of Sikkim and the City Traffic Authority should take adequate measures

to convert all the public transport and the rental cabs to CNG mode. Proper

enforcement mechanism may be adopted for regular monitoring of status of

pollution from all vehicles and penalties may be imposed for flouting the rules. (iv) Battery Operated Vehicles for Tourists:

Government may encourage the private operators for providing battery operated

facilities of pay and use rental two and four wheelers. The vehicles can be hired by

tourists from very convenient public parking areas to explore the natural beauty.

This unique facility will facilitate the tourist to explore the area in the way they

want to.

(v) Junction Improvements:

High gradient and narrow roads are creating problems for smooth traffic

maneuvering at various turnings and junctions. Proper engineering circulation design

is suggested at several difficult junctions that are highly accident-prone are

proposed. Following junctions need improvements in terms of moderation of

gradients and turning radius:

i. Metro-MG Marg Junction

ii. Hospital junction

iii. Community Hall Junction

iv. Lall Bazar junction

v. Deorali Junction

vi. Tadong (Daragaon) Bazar

vii. Sikkim Government College entrance-exit point



viii. Zero point Junction

ix. PS Road-DPH Road junction

x. JN Road- Tibet Road Junction

xi. Tibet Road-Feeder road to MG Marg Junction (Near Sukhani House)

xii. Creation of tunnel to link Tathnagchen Road and Bhanu path &

beautification of Ridge road

(vi) Parking Areas: Car/Bus/Truck:

Various Car, Bus and Truck Terminals are proposed for convenience of public transportation

as Carving out parking areas for vehicles is an urgent need to reduce the load on the narrow

roads. The buildings are abutting the road leaving no space for parking vehicles. So

proposals are made for development of public and private parking areas.

(vii) Pedestrian Facilities

Provision of Better Facilities for pedestrians will improve the life of residents. Long stairs

used by pedestrians as shortcuts connects the parallel roads on hills. These are not suitably

finished, cleaned and do not have any public facilities as well. It is proposed to develop

them with better flooring, railing, partial roof covers and public facilities such as pay and

use toilet, drinking water and resting places. Stairs between Tibet road and Kazi road near

Sadar police station have a length of approx. 160 m, Kazi road to new market nearly 50 m,

Power Secretariat to Secretariat nearly 160 m, from power Secretariat to Kazi road nearly

30 m, from Secretariat to Tibet road near MLA Hostel nearly 100 m. New market to Taxi

stand nearly 100 m, Denzong Cinema to MG road nearly 150 m are some of the major

shortcuts being extensively used. The estimated cost is worked out to be Rs. 1092.44 Lakhs.

It is proposed to develop all such shortcuts in near future.

Resting places and refreshment units are also proposed to be developed in and around the

city along with good signage and tourist information centers.

7.3.4 Drainage

Drainage system necessitates a serious look. All the roads should have proper drainage

system. Along with the drainage system to collect surface runoff from roads, the natural

drainage system also requires equal attention. Water flowing down through these drains

creates landslide and other environmental problems. For that reason Jhoras need to be

scaled and restored to facilitate easy drainage of rainwater. Already cemented jhoras

should to be cleaned & upgraded and the un-cemented jhoras proposed to be cemented.

Estimated total length of jhoras within the planning area is 47.33 Km. Estimated cost for

drainage and Landslip Protection is worked out to be Rs. 10000 Lakhs.



Table 7.1: Cost Estimates for Transportation Facilities and Road Network Improvement

Sr. No. Items Amount

(in lacs)

1. Parking Bays 1500

2. Multistoried Car Parking 7500

3. Shopping Mall 12000

4. Taxi Stand 1000

5. Improvement of Junctions 6000

6. Laying of Arterial Road 1100

7. Construction & Development of Bus/Truck Terminal 4000

8. Footover Bridge 1200

9. Street Lighting 2500

10. Total 36800

7.4 WATER SUPPLY

7.4.1 General

Horizon Year The horizon year considered is 20 years from 2006. This is divided into two phases.

Phase I : 2006 – 2013

Phase II : 2014 – 2026

Therefore, all the demand and gap estimation is based on the calculations for Phase I and

Phase II.

Projected Population:

The population details are as given below:

Table 7.2: Population Projection

S. No. Year Population Remarks

1 2001 92933

2 2006 100920

3 2011 112005

4 2013 116613 Phase I design population

5 2021 135046

6 2026 147477 Phase II design population

7 2031 159908

Source: PHED, Govt of Sikkim

** The population of years 2013 and 2006 has been arrived on linear interpolation method.



Water Supply

Table 7.3: Water Requirement and Design Capacities in the Horizon Years

S. No. Horizon Year

Population Water demand at 200 lpcd at consumer end (Mld)

UFW at 15%

Gross Demand

required at source (Mld)

Available Capacity (Mld)

1 2013 116613 23.32 4.0 27.32 36.32

2 2026 147477 29.49 4.43 33.86 36.32

Source: PHED, Govt of Sikkim

From the above table it can be seen that the capacities of the WTPs required for the

horizon years are sufficient for the demand generated.

7.4.2 Storage Capacities Available In the Horizon Years

The details of available storage capacities are as given below:

• The three clear water reservoirs at Selep - 90 Ml

• One clear water reservoir - 2.00 Ml

• The 23 no of service reservoirs - 5.46 Ml

So, total capacity of storage - 97.46 Ml.

• Average daily demand - 27.32 Mld in year 2013

• Average daily demand - 33.86 Mld in year 2026

• Storage capacity - 92.48% in year 2013

• Storage capacity - 71.23% in year 2026

Note: All the population is assumed to be urban population (it is considered that by horizon year 2013 the slum population would be nil). It is also considered that100 % Population will be provided with safe potable drinking water supply in horizon years of 2026 and 2013. Conclusion: One of the treatment Plants at Selep (36 MLD) is fully functioning. Apart from this, there is a proposal for additional WTP with 40 MLD treatment capacity.



7.4.3 Distribution System

Primary network - 34 Km existing

Secondary and tertiary network - 43 Km existing

The above network seems insufficient as the total length of the roads. Hence

distribution system requires to be proposed.

The above proposals are applicable for the year 2013.

7.4.4 Fire Fighting Service – Disaster Management

Currently, there is no fire fighting pipeline or static tanks. There is a need to tap the raw

water from the perennial source. In order to facilitate the disaster preparedness as far as

fire is concerned, pipeline needs to be laid along all major arterial roads, and national

highways. All eastern and western face of the city shall be covered by fire hydrants, besides

the densely populated areas, where there is no proper road, pipelines need to be laid along

the foot-paths, fire hydrants also can be used fro street cleaning besides the city center or

CBD. As safety norms, fire hydrants need to be installed at every 100 meters interval.

The water tapped from the alternative sources for fire fighting system shall be used during

the crises. The proposed fire fighting network could serve the dual purpose by diverting the

raw water to the water treatment plants whenever necessary.

7.4.5 Gangtok Water Supply’s’ Alternative Source

The Water Security & Public Health Engineering Department has a proposal to tap water

from Rongi Chu River along the Gangtok on Changu Road which is approximately 28 km from

Gangtok, on the eastern side of Gangtok town. A new water treatment plant shall be

constructed around Hanuman Tok so that uncovered areas by existing WTP including Upper

Chandmari, Rongnek, Chandmari, Tathangchen and Syari areas shall be covered besides

Gangtok City and its peripheral area. Since the present WTP at Selep is constructed at lower

Conclusion:

• New primary network of 31 Km to be laid. These are tentatively assumed to be of

600mm dia DI pipes of class K9 for the purpose of estimation.

• New secondary and tertiary network of 38 km to be laid. These are tentatively

assumed to be 300 mm dia DI K9 pipes for the purpose of estimation.



elevation due to which JN road, Upper Chandmari areas cannot be covered by safe potable

drinking water.

As per the departmental estimate Gangtok Water Supply Distribution Network require a

minimum of 20 nos. of zonal distribution reservoirs of Five-lakh ltrs capacity. Due to

scarcity of land the department has proposed to construct/build up zonal reservoirs above

hill streams that flow down within Gangtok City.

The proposed new municipal areas of Bojoghari, Burtuk, Sicchey, Lower Sichey,

Lingding, Luing and Rangka should be covered by new water supply distribution

system.

Rehabilitation of Gangtok Water Supply System:

The old raw water mains and distribution networks are to be replaced since these

pipelines were laid some 40 years back due to which there is more than 50% UFW. As

the life span of GI pipes have already crossed.

A provision of Rs. 100 Cr is kept for development of zonal reservoirs and the disaster

management and fire fighting system for Gangtok City.

7.4.6 Bulk Water Meter and Ultrasonic Flow Meters

At present, the authority is note provided with any no Bulk Water Meter and Ultrasonic flow

meters. The different kind of flow meters that can be suggested for procurement can be as

follows:

• Electromagnetic flow meters of 200 mm to 1000mm dia; and

• Ultrasonic flow meters for above 1000mm dia of pipes

All Inlets and outlets to all ESR/GSRs are proposed for flow meters. In addition to

this, it is proposed to connect WTP outlets through flow meters. The approximate

quantity can be taken as 43 no. with average size of 600 mm dia. No ultrasonic flow

meters are proposed. All proposed works, are to be completed by year 2013 only.

7.4.7 Consumer Meters and House Service Connections

It is proposed that all the house service connections would be provided with

consumer meters and house service connections. This work would be taken up in

stages and the total number of connections in the horizon years 2013 and 2016 would

be 29150 in year 2013 and 36870 in the year 2026, The numbers have been worked

on the basis of 4 persons per family and each family is provided with one connection.



7.4.8 UFW Assessment and Leak Reduction Program

It is proposed that UFW Assessment and reduction works have to be taken up

simultaneously. Efforts shall be made to reduce the UFW to 15 % by the year 2013

and shall be continued the same level upto 2026 by continuous implementation of

the programmes.

7.4.9 Problem of Upper Chandmari Area

At present, Upper Chandmari area is above the level of existing water treatment

plant. For this reason there is a problem of serving the area from WTP at Selep.

These areas have to be covered by setting up new water treatment plant at

Hanuman Tok (Lukshyana) by tapping new source on Gangtok Nathula Road.

7.5 SEWERAGE WORKS

1. Sewage Treatment Plant

The average flows generated in the horizon years 2013 and 2026 are 18.2 Mld and 29 Mld

respectively. (This is based on 80 % of the water supply as per CPHEO Manual). Ground

water infiltration has not been accounted in arriving at the quantum. The capacities of

the sewage treatment plants required in the horizon year 2013 and 2016 would be 13.2

Mld, say 13 Mld in 2013 and 24 Mld in the year 2026. Subtracting the existing STP of 5

Mld in Zone I assists in arriving at the said capacities. For the remaining zones (Zones II,

III and IV), new treatment plants are proposed.

Based on the new municipal areas viz., Bhojoghari, Burtuk, Sichey, Lower Sichey,

Lingding, Luing and Rangka will be served by new STP of 20 mld capaclity.

Lingding and Sokethang areas will be covered by Adampool STP having 5 mld capacity.

Another STP of 8 mld capacity is under construction.

Lower Samdur, Lower Shyari will also be covered by Adampool STP.

Chandmari, Tathang Chen, Rongnek, J. N. Road, areas will be covered by STP of 10 mld

capacity at Lower Tathang Chin.

2. New Sewer Network

New sewer network of 41 Km primary network and 38 km of secondary network sewers

are proposed. These proposals are as per PPTA Report.



New sewer line is proposed from Lumsay to Adampol which will cover floor mill area,

area below Saraswati Mandir, Entel Areas.

Rehabilitation of existing sewer network in Zone I

Rehabilitation of 13 Km of sewer is proposed in Zone I. The diameter of the trunk mains

is considered to be 600 mm for the purpose of estimation. The work is to be completed

by 2012.

3. House Sewer Connections

House sewer connections equivalent to house service connection of water are proposed

to be provided to the people. The numbers in the horizon years 2013 and 2016 would be

29150 in year and 36870 in the year 2026.

Disposal is done into a pit / Natural drain, 12 Low cost sanitation facilities in six areas

and assistance for households having existing latrines is proposed.

It is proposed that low cost sanitation facilities in six areas would be proposed by 2013.

4. Sewer Cleaning Machinery

It is proposed to purchase 4 nos. of sewer-cleaning machinery for cleaning the sewers.

Table 7.4: Projections and Costing for Water Supply and Sewerage

2013 2026

S.No. Item Description Unit Qnty Unit

Rate

(Rs)

Amount

( Rs.

Millions)

Qnty Unit

rate

(Rs.)

Amount

( Rs.

Million)

Remarks

Water Supply

1 Source

augmentation 500

Not proposed

2

Zonal Reservoirs,

and Fire Fighting

Network along the

major arterials

LS 500 500

3 Primary network Km 31 6000000 186 4.3 5000000 21

4 Secondary/tertiary

network Km 38 3000000 114 8.4 3000000 25



2013 2026


Rate

(Rs)

Amount

( Rs.

Millions)

Qnty Unit

rate

(Rs.)

Amount

( Rs.

Million)

Remarks

5

Chlorinators for 36

Mld capacity WTP

at Selep

No 4 6.4

6 Bulk flow meters No 42 450000 18.9

7

Consumer meters

and house service

connections

Consumer

connections from

main to property

boundary

No 17300 1200 21 15100 1200 18

Consumer meters No 17300 1000 17 15100 1000 15

8

UFW assessment

and Leak

reduction

programme

Job 1 9.68

9 Problem of upper

Chandmari area

Pumping

arrangement

including

construction of

clear water sump

well

Job 1 1.33

Total 1374.315 579

Sewerage

1

Construction of

Sewage Treatment

Plants

Mld 200 13 275.5

2 Land Cost of STP Sq.m 23700 11.85

3 New Primary

network Km 6.3 5500000 34.7 34 5000000 170

4 New secondary

network Km 5 4000000 20.0 32 3000000 96

5

Rehabilitation of

existing trunk

mains in Zone I

Km 7 31.45



2013 2026


Rate

(Rs)

Amount

( Rs.

Millions)

Qnty Unit

rate

(Rs.)

Amount

( Rs.

Million)

Remarks

6 House sewer

connections No 5325 72 10445 106.85

7

Low cost

sanitation

facilities and

assistance to

families

Job 1 23.12 23.12

8 Sewer cleaning

equipment Job 2 4 8 2 4 8

390.27 691.32

7.6 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

The purchase cost of the refuse vehicles presently available with UD & HD works out to be

INR 4.3 million. As regards O & M costs for SWM system delivery in Gangtok, the expenditure

incurred in the year 2004-2005 was INR 9.837 million. UD & HD collects

sanitation/conservancy charges from residential and commercial areas. The revenue thus

collected in year 2004-05 was INR 0.490752 million, while the total revenue expected

including the balance receivable and penalties is INR 0.65 million. At this level, the present

service charge is negligible and needs to be strengthened if a sustainable service is to be

established. The State Government of Sikkim is committed to commercialization of SWM

operations, which would result in higher levels of cost recovery.



The Project scope would then comprise the following provisions:

• 1000, 30 litre dustbins to be placed in central public places;

• 2000, 25 litre household dustbins and 2000 Nos. heavy duty PVC bags to be used

for segregation of wastes at source (non biodegradable)

• 200 wheelbarrows to be used by sweepers in the central areas of the city

• 20, 4.5 cum community dustbins to be used in areas where bell ringing house-to-

house waste collection is not provided.

• 3 medium duty tipper trucks for waste collection through bell ringing service.

• 4 dumper placers for lifting the waste collected in mechanized containers.

• 3 large tipper trucks coupled with augmentation of existing fleet of tipper trucks

for carrying waste load from transfer station to landfill sites.

• Development of transfer station at Indira Bypass with facilities like centralized

segregation of wastes, vehicle parking and washing etc.

• Develop the existing parking space of UD & HD to a complete garage and

workshop.

• 1 bulldozer, 1 tiper truck, 1 JCB for the disposal site and compost plant

operations;

• Abandon existing disposal site at Marchak in accordance with SWHR once the

compost plant at Martam is operational;

• Development of new disposal site at Martam near the compost plant with

appropriate protection measures like leachate collection facility, barrier walls

etc;

• An environment assessment (EA) study for the disposal site;

• A detailed feasibility study for marketability of composts, with the objective of

attracting a private sector operator to this; and;

• Implementation of community awareness and consultation campaign through

NGOs, CBOs, Schools, Women Societies, Doctors and religious leaders.



Table7.5: Estimated Cost for SWM (Gangtok)

Items Units Unit Cost

(INR)

Total INR

(in Lacs)

A. Primary Collection

(i) Litter Dustbins – 30 L 1000 3000 30

(ii) Household Bins (Pilot Project Basis)- 25L 2000 300 6

(iii) H.D.PVC Bags (Pilot Basis) 2000 50 1

(iv) Wheel Barrow 200 6000 12

B. Secondary Collection & Transportation

(i) 4.5 cu.m. Container 20 80000 16

(ii) Medium Tipper Trucks (Collection Vehicle) 3 700000 21

(iii) Dumper Placers Trucks 4 850000 34

(iv) Land Cost for Transfer Station LS LS 20

(v) Civil Work for Transfer station LS LS 50

(vi) Large Tipper Trucks from transfer station to

disposal site (Transfer Vehicles)

3 1500000 45

C. Maintenance and Garage Facilities

(i) Equipment Cost LS LS 10

(ii) Civil work for garage LS LS 15

D. Disposal

(i) EIA Study for the new disposal site 1 1500000 15

(ii) Civil work (new disposal site) LS LS 150

(iii) Tipper Truck 5 1000000 50

(iv) Bulldozer 1 7600000 76

(v) JCB 1 2400000 24

E. Miscellaneous

(i) Market availability assessment for composts and

recyclables

LS LS 10

(ii) IEC 1 4000000 40

Project Cost (A+B+C+D+E) 625

F. Detailed Design (4% of project cost) 25

TOTAL PROJECT COST (A+B+C+D+E+F) 650

7.7 URBAN GOVERNANCE AND INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING

Gangtok is lacking in proper institutional framework for management of city. State level

departments are managing most of the services in the city. There is also requirement of a

system for collection of taxes and user charges and keeping record of all the collections and

expenses.



A detailed description of suggestive structure and implementation strategy of the Gangtok

Municipal Corporation as per the 74th Constitution Amendment Act is given in Section 6.

The costs to be incurred, in implementation of Urban Governance and Institutional

framework has been covered in this section.

7.8 PROJECT SCOPE AND COST ESTIMATES

Based upon the urgent improvement needs as identified in the SWM master plan, detailed

cost estimates have been worked out for the identified project components. The

components in this regard considered with the base year cost of 2005-2006 financial year.

The proposed cost estimates on SWM of Gangtok is given below:

Table 7.6: Cost Estimate for All the Projects

S.No. Items Amount

(in lacs)

1 Urban renewal projects 5000

2 Water Supply And Integrated Fire Fighting Network 19540

3 Sewerage 10815

4 Solid Waste Management 650

5 Drainage and Landslip Protection 10000

6 Traffic and Transport and Street Lighting 36800

7 Urban Transport 100000

8 Tourism and Environment 9200

9 Crematoria / Burial grounds 600

10 Upgradation of Slums - Facility for Urban Poor 6200

11 Heritage 1995

12 Social Housing 3000

13 Land Acquisition 10000

14 Other Development Projects 6000

15 Urban Governance and Institutional Strengthening

including IEC

1900

Total * 221700

* Inclusive of introduction of Mass Transport System to the tune of Rs.100000 Lacs

Prioritizing the activities and projects during the mission period is required for easy

implementation of mission and hitting the priority sectors immediately. It is also required to

indicate the financing and implementing strategy. The objective of mission is to help the

municipal authority to implement the projects in such a manner by which the project not



only takes care of the operational and maintenance costs, but also helps in cross-subsidizing

other projects wherever necessary. There is no Municipal Authority in function and no

imposition of taxes, which contributes, maximum to the municipal fund. The services are

provided by the state and the people are habituated to use them as a gift.

Alternative sources of funding need to be identified for the remunerative type of projects

so that resources can be utilized for projects of social upliftment and non-remunerative

ones. Tourist facilities such as development of luxury hotels for international tourists,

development of variety and affordable hotels, motels, restaurants and live-in places for

domestic middle income group tourist, suitable accommodation for students and younger

generations coming for adventure tourism are the projects which can be implemented as

BOT projects and with the help of inviting investments from out side the state also.

Signage and tourist information centers, development of resting places and refreshment

units, Car Parking/Shopping Mall, development of Garden/Picnic Spots can be funded by

PPP. Similarly projects of urban renewal, including projects of decongestion,

redevelopment and beautification of city for architectural control and visual planning for

exhibiting the culture and heritage through buildings can be implemented jointly by state

and private individuals.



Table 7.7: Prioritization and Phasing of Projects

(Rs. In Lacs)

S.No. Items Type of

Funding

Year

2007-08

Year

2008-09

Year

2009-10

Year

2010-11

Year

2011-12

Year

2012-13

Total

Amount

1 Urban renewal projects State 2500 2500 0 0 0 0 5000

2 Water Supply And Integrated Fire Fighting Network

State 2931 3908 7816 4885 0 0 19540

3 Sewerage State 1622 2163 4325 2705 0 0 10815

4 Solid Waste Management PPP/State 130 195 195 130 0 0 650

5 Drainage and Landslip Protection State 1000 3000 3000 3000 0 0 10000

6 Traffic and Transport and Street Lighting

State 3680 11040 11040 11040 0 0 36800

7 Urban Transport* PPP/State 10000 10000 30000 30000 10000 10000 100000

8 Tourism and Environment State 2300 2300 2300 2300 0 0 9200

9 Crematoria / Burial Grounds State 0 150 150 150 150 0 600

10 Upgradation of Slums – Facility for Urban Poor

State 1550 1550 1550 1550 0 0 6200

11 Heritage State 399 599 599 399 0 0 1995

12 Social Housing State 750 750 750 750 0 0 3000

13 Land Acquisition State 2500 2500 2500 2500 0 0 10000

14 Other Development Projects State 1500 1500 1500 1500 0 0 6000

15 Urban Governance and Institutional Strengthening including IEC

State 760 760 380 0 0 0 1900

Total 31622 42915 66105 60909 10150 10000 221700



S.No. Items Type of

Funding

Year

2007-08

Year

2008-09

Year

2009-10

Year

2010-11

Year

2011-12

Year

2012-13

Total

Amount

in % 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% 90%

Grant Available under JNNURM

in Amount 28459.8 38623.5 59494.5 54818.1 9135 9000 199530

in % 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%

ULB / Open Market / FIS

in Amount 3162.2 4291.5 6610.5 6090.9 1015 1000 22170

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