The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is taking decisive steps to address the frequent disruptions on National Highway No. 10 (NH-10) between Sevoke and Rangpo in Sikkim. Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted these issues during a recent Rajya Sabha session, noting that the 52 km stretch of NH-10 faces regular blockages due to landslides and valley side subsidence, worsened by the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in October 2023.
In response, the Ministry has allocated Rs. 394 crore for four landslide mitigation projects spanning 19 locations within the 2023-24 financial year, and Rs. 125 crore for two additional projects covering 16 locations in 2024-25. Of these projects, one valued at Rs. 68.49 crore has been awarded, while the remaining five are currently in the bidding process.
Furthermore, MoRTH has sought bids for a Project Management Consultancy to develop a Detailed Project Report aimed at implementing permanent solutions and upgrades to enhance the Sevoke-Rangpo section of NH-10. This comprehensive approach is expected to significantly improve road stability and safety in the region.
