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Indra Hang Calls on Rajnath Singh to Strengthen Climate‑Resilient Roads in North Sikkim
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 01:33 PM
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Local leader Indra Hang has urged Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to prioritize climate‑resilient road infrastructure in North Sikkim, citing frequent landslides and flooding that threaten connectivity.
Indra Hang, a local leader from North Sikkim, has appealed to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to focus on climate‑resilient road infrastructure in the region.
The area has suffered repeated landslides and floods due to changing weather patterns, disrupting transport and isolating communities.
Hang emphasized that upgrading roads with proper drainage, retaining walls and resilient materials can reduce maintenance costs and improve safety.
The request comes as the central government reviews infrastructure projects under the National Highways Authority and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The area has suffered repeated landslides and floods due to changing weather patterns, disrupting transport and isolating communities.
Hang emphasized that upgrading roads with proper drainage, retaining walls and resilient materials can reduce maintenance costs and improve safety.
The request comes as the central government reviews infrastructure projects under the National Highways Authority and the Ministry of Home Affairs.