Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Sikkim, Kalimpong Residents Face Road Troubles on NH-10
The main road connecting Sikkim and Kalimpong is in bad shape, causing big problems for people.
Landslides and road closures make trips take much longer than they should.
Government officials are asking for help to fix the road, as it's important for delivering supplies and for Sikkim's economy.
They want a new road that will be safer and work all year round.
NH-10, the main road to Sikkim and Kalimpong, is in poor condition.
Landslides and road closures cause significant delays for travelers.
Darjeeling MP Raju Bista and Sikkim's Minister Nar Bahadur Dahal have raised concerns.
Sikkim's minister requested a new, all-weather high-speed corridor.
Disruptions to NH-10 impact supplies and Sikkim's economy.
- Who
- Residents, commuters, elected officials, and the government.
- What
- Problems with NH-10, the main road to Sikkim and Kalimpong.
- When
- Ongoing, with recent closures and disruptions.
- Where
- NH-10, connecting Sikkim and Kalimpong.
- Why
- To address delays, safety hazards, and economic impact caused by poor road conditions.
Sikkim Government
NHIDCL/MoRTH (Implied)
Economic Impact
Sikkim Government
Road conditions are impacting Sikkim's economy.
NHIDCL/MoRTH (Implied)
N/A
- Road
- NH-10
- Connecting
- Sikkim and Kalimpong
- Issue
- Poor road conditions
- MP
- Raju Bista
- Minister
- Nar Bahadur Dahal
