Gangtok Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta reviewed a host of road and infrastructure projects in Sikkim and directed officials to expedite ongoing projects and expedite upcoming ones.
Tamta traveled along NH-10 and NH-510 and inspected development activities in Jyalching district, where he reviewed projects like AYUSH Hospital and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, besides evaluating the implementation of various central schemes, an official statement said here.
The Minister also evaluated several major highway projects proposed for the state. These projects include the 15.30 km Rynok-Rongli Road Project, which has received in-principle approval at an estimated cost of 15.30 km. $595 crore, and modernization of the 25.75 km long NH-10 stretch with an expected investment of Rs. $1,018 Crores.
The proposed bypass lanes and realignment works between Rangpo-Rorathang and Mele-Sintam were also reviewed, the statement said, as the projects aim to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity through the major corridors.
Tamta also inspected the progress of the Gangtok Bypass and directed officials to ensure its completion by November 2026.
National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited has completed six projects covering 58 km at a cost of approx $1,323 crore, while seven other projects spread over an area of 147 sq km worth $Rs 3,749 crore is in progress, the statement said.
The Ministry’s Roads and National Roads Division has completed the cost of 117 kilometers of road projects $1,202 crore, with another 50 km under construction and 58 km of greenfield projects underway.
The statement also said that the Border Roads Organization has built the 59 km Gangtok-Chiratang-Nathu La stretch of NH-310, a strategic road leading to the Indo-China border.
Tamta directed BRO officials to create additional bays for tourist vehicles and strengthen landslide mitigation measures along vulnerable stretches.
Stressing the Centre’s commitment to improving the road network in Sikkim, the minister said improved connectivity would boost economic growth, tourism, trade and access to remote areas.
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