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₹993 Crore NH10 Upgrade Plan Approved for Sikkim Highway
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🗓 10 Oct 2026, 08:02 PM
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The government has cleared a ₹993 crore project to upgrade National Highway 10 in Sikkim, aiming to improve connectivity and safety.
The central government has given the green light to a ₹993 crore project that will upgrade National Highway 10 across the state of Sikkim. The plan includes widening sections of the road, strengthening bridges and installing modern safety features to meet national highway standards.
Officials say the upgrade is expected to reduce travel time between Siliguri and Gangtok, facilitate smoother movement of goods, and boost tourism in the Himalayan region. The project will be executed under the National Highways Authority of India, with funding sourced from both central and state budgets.
Construction is slated to begin later this year, with an anticipated completion timeline of three to four years. Local stakeholders have welcomed the move, citing potential economic benefits and improved emergency access in the mountainous terrain.
The approval reflects the government's broader push to modernise critical infrastructure in the Northeast, aligning with its goal of enhancing regional connectivity and fostering inclusive growth.
Officials say the upgrade is expected to reduce travel time between Siliguri and Gangtok, facilitate smoother movement of goods, and boost tourism in the Himalayan region. The project will be executed under the National Highways Authority of India, with funding sourced from both central and state budgets.
Construction is slated to begin later this year, with an anticipated completion timeline of three to four years. Local stakeholders have welcomed the move, citing potential economic benefits and improved emergency access in the mountainous terrain.
The approval reflects the government's broader push to modernise critical infrastructure in the Northeast, aligning with its goal of enhancing regional connectivity and fostering inclusive growth.