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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.
2. The Department carried out Geological/Geo-technical investigation
of land for proposed construction of Soochna Bhawan at Sikkim
Jewels Complex, Tadong, East Sikkim.
3. The Department carried out Geological/Geo-technical investigation
of land for proposed construction of Paratyan Bhawan at Sikkim
Jewels Complex, Tadong, East Sikkim.
4. The Department carried out Geological/Geo-technical investigation
and Contour Survey of land in and around Linkey Thekabong, East
Sikkim for proposed township.
5. The Department carried out Geological/Geo-technical investigation
of land for proposed construction of Gangtok Sadar Thana near
Yatayat Bhawan, Gangtok, East Sikkim.
6. The Department carried out Geological/Geo-technical investigation
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,
government and private companies.
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,
government and private companies.
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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
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
4. Shri Tshering Bhutia
Geodetic Surveyor Gd. - I
Geodetic Surveyor Gd. I
Scientific Asst. Gd.I
Scientific Asst. Gd.II
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
5. Shri Tshering Bhutia
6. Shri Saran Silal
7. Shri K. K. Luitel
Joint Director
Joint Director
Addl. Director
Sr. scientific Gd.I
Asst. Mining Engineer
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
Asst. Mining Engineer
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
Scientifie Asst.Gd.III
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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