Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Sikkim to Get New National Highway, Boosting Border Links
The government has decided to build a new highway in Sikkim, a state near the border.
This new road is about 23 kilometers long and will help people travel more easily.
It's also important because it gives the state a backup route, in case the main road gets blocked.
This new highway is a win for Sikkim, helping with trade and keeping things safe, especially near the borders.
A 23-kilometer stretch in Sikkim, from Melli to Singtam, has been declared a national highway (NH-210).
The new highway is seen as crucial for strengthening infrastructure in the border state.
NH-210 will run parallel to NH-10, offering an alternative route, managed by NHIDCL.
The initiative is credited to efforts by Sikkim's Chief Minister and Member of Parliament.
The project aims to improve connectivity and disaster resilience in Sikkim.
- Who
- The Government of India, Sikkim's Chief Minister, and Member of Parliament.
- What
- The government designated the Melli to Singtam stretch as National Highway 210.
- When
- The decision was formalized through a gazette notification.
- Where
- Sikkim, India, along a 23-kilometer stretch.
- Why
- To improve connectivity, trade, and disaster resilience.
- Highway Name
- NH-210
- Length
- 23 kilometers
- Start Point
- Melli (Teesta Bridge junction)
- End Point
- Singtam
- Managing Body
- NHIDCL
- Parallel Route
- NH-10