Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Sikkim MP Seeks Action on Flood-Prone NH-10 with Minister Gadkari
The Member of Parliament from Sikkim talked to the Union Minister about National Highway 10, the road that connects Sikkim to the rest of the country.
This road is often flooded and damaged by landslides, especially near the Teesta River.
The MP wants the government to fix the road to prevent problems.
He also suggested building a new road to avoid the dangerous areas.
The Union Minister agreed to have his team look into these issues and take action.
Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba met with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to discuss NH-10.
NH-10, connecting Sikkim, is prone to flooding and landslides, especially near the Teesta River.
The MP requested immediate technical assessment and flood mitigation measures for NH-10.
Subba suggested constructing a greenfield highway to bypass vulnerable sections of NH-10.
Gadkari directed officials to address the MP's concerns regarding the highway.
- Who
- Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
- What
- Meeting to address concerns regarding flood-prone National Highway 10.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but the article mentions 'Friday' and a date of August 1st.
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To seek urgent action on flood-prone National Highway 10.
- Highway Name
- National Highway 10 (NH-10)
- Connecting
- Sikkim to the rest of India
- Location of Concern
- Stretches along the Teesta River, between Sevoke and Melli
- Issue
- Prone to flooding and landslides
- Requested Action
- Technical assessment and flood mitigation measures
- Proposed Solution
- Construction of a greenfield highway