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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari approves Rs 993 crore for NH‑10 upgrade in Sikkim
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 09:16 PM
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Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has cleared a Rs 993 crore fund to upgrade National Highway 10 in Sikkim, aiming to improve connectivity in the state.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who heads the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, announced the approval of a Rs 993 crore allocation for the development of National Highway 10 in Sikkim. The funding is intended to widen and strengthen the highway, which serves as the main arterial link between the state capital and the rest of the country.
The project will involve road widening, construction of bridges, and installation of safety features to address the challenging terrain of the Himalayan region. Officials said the upgrade is expected to reduce travel time, boost tourism, and facilitate smoother movement of goods.
The Ministry has not disclosed a detailed timeline, but the allocation signals a push to accelerate infrastructure work in the northeastern states. Local authorities have welcomed the move, citing potential economic benefits for the region.
The project will involve road widening, construction of bridges, and installation of safety features to address the challenging terrain of the Himalayan region. Officials said the upgrade is expected to reduce travel time, boost tourism, and facilitate smoother movement of goods.
The Ministry has not disclosed a detailed timeline, but the allocation signals a push to accelerate infrastructure work in the northeastern states. Local authorities have welcomed the move, citing potential economic benefits for the region.