Pakyong, 23 June (IPR): The District Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC) conducted a bimonthly inspection of GI Hydro Pvt. Ltd. today at Rongli.
The inspection was led by Mr Sangay Gyasto Bhutia, ADC Pakyong, accompanied by Mr Gyampo Bhutia, SE Power Department; Mr Sonam Tsh Lepcha, SDM Rongli; Mr Arjun Kumar Gajmer, DE Water Resources Department; Ms Prakriti Pradhan, Senior Geologist; Mr Bikash Tewari, Dy SP; Mr SP Bhutia, DFO (T); Mr Sonam Zangpo Bhutia, DPO Zilla ; Mr Raj Kumar Nirola, AE Water Resources Department; Mr Dorjee Sherpa, BDO Regu; Mr NC Tamang, Sub Fire Officer; and representatives from GI Hydro Pvt. Ltd.
The primary objective of the inspection was to evaluate and ensure the implementation of safety measures at the power project site as per the guidelines issued by the State Government of Sikkim.
The focus was on assessing safety regulations, identifying potential hazards, and ensuring the safety of all workers.
The committee visited the plant and dam sites to review recent actions and inspect safety measures. They evaluated warning signs in tailrace areas, checked visible and audible warning signs with clear explanations, and confirmed the presence of backup power systems in case of outages.
The inspection also covered fencing and barricading in densely populated areas, proper signage at each dam with hazardous spillways, lighting for nighttime visibility, and buoys marking special hazards in project reservoirs, such as shallow areas, stumps, and rocks.
Additionally, the team checked the fire protection system, including a demonstration of its effectiveness, and reviewed the procedures and readiness for rescue operations.
Following the review of safety measures, the committee directed GI Hydro Pvt. Ltd. to deploy trained search and rescue and medical teams in the project area.
They also mandated the installation of warning signs in the local language along the riverside and the implementation of a comprehensive fire protection system.
Moreover, they instructed GI Hydro Pvt. Ltd. to increase the number of well-trained volunteers for awareness and prevention and to conduct safety awareness programmes in villages focusing on fire and hazard prevention.
Furthermore, the ADC emphasised that all the reviewed measures need to be implemented swiftly and without delay.
