High Powered Steering Committee (H.P.S.C.)
The HPSC will be the highest decision-making body of the Project. It will be responsible for coordination among concerned departments in the Government of Sikkim. The Forest Department will coordinate with the Government of Sikkim for the issuance of the gazette notification regarding the formation of the HPSC for the Project before its commencement. The roles and responsibilities of the HPSC will be as follows:
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To approve and endorse the management manual of the PMU
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To approve and endorse the establishment of the PMU and terms of reference of the PMU
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To approve and endorse the annual work plans and budgets of the Project prepared by the Governing Body of the PMU
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To hold meetings to review the project?s progress once or twice a year
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To provide advice and/or to resolve issues, problems, and conflicts
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To coordinate among concerned departments in the Government of Sikkim for sharing the experiences and lessons learned related to the Project
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To lead and facilitate processes of policy change to improve the service delivery mechanism of the Forest Department based on the experiences and needs of the Project
Representatives of JICA may be invited to HPSC meetings so that JICA can exchange information and views related to the Project directly with the HPSC members.
Table 1 lists the proposed committee members of the HPSC. The Government of Sikkim is expected the followings;
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To make all efforts to engage the concerned heads of departments in the HPSC,
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To issue a notice on the establishment of the HPSC in a timely manner,
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To keep the HPSC active, and
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To dissolve the HPSC after project closure.
Table 1: List of proposed High Powered Steering Committee members
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Title
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Name Of Post And Department
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Chairperson
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Chief Secretary, Government Of Sikkim
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Member
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Head Of Department, Development Planning, Economic Reforms And North Eastern Council Affairs
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Member
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Head Of Department, Finance And Expenditure
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Member
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Head Of Department, Horticulture And Cash Crops Development
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Member
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Head Of Department, Animal Husbandry Livestock, Fisheries And Veterinary Services
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Member
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Head Of Department, Rural Management And Development
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Member
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Head Of Department, Sports And Youth
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Member
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Head Of Department, Tourism
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Member
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Head Of Department, Urban Development And Housing
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Member
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Secretary PCCF, Forest Department
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