Archive · 18 Aug 2025
MP Seeks Panel to Address NH10 Issues, Sikkim Lifeline
Imagine a very important road, NH10, that connects Sikkim to other places.
It's been having problems with landslides and closures.
A leader named Raju Bista wants a special group of government officials to figure out how to fix it.
This road is so important that when it's closed, Sikkim loses a lot of money.
Experts are worried that big construction projects nearby might be making the road's problems worse.
MP Raju Bista is requesting an inter-ministerial panel to address issues affecting NH10.
The NH10 is a crucial link for Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Kalimpong.
The highway recently reopened after a six-day closure due to landslides and cave-ins.
Sikkim loses approximately ₹100 crore daily when NH10 is closed.
Experts warn that mega-projects along the highway may contribute to its vulnerability.
- Who
- Darjeeling MP Raju Bista and government officials
- What
- Push for an inter-ministerial panel to address issues affecting NH10.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- NH10 highway, connecting Sikkim, Darjeeling and Kalimpong
- Why
- To address the issues and ensure the safety of NH10.
Short-Term Repairs vs. Long-Term Solutions
Infrastructure Development
Repair Strategies
Short-Term Repairs vs. Long-Term Solutions
Prioritizing immediate repairs.
Infrastructure Development
Focus on sustainable solutions and preventing future damage.
- MP
- Raju Bista
- Highway
- NH10
- Connecting
- Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Kalimpong
- Maintenance transferred to
- NHIDCL
- Daily Loss (closure)
- ₹100 crore (Sikkim)
