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Sikkim to Receive Rs 993-Crore Upgrade for NH-10, the State’s Lifeline
✍️ NDTV
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 09:02 PM
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The government has approved a ₹993 crore investment to upgrade National Highway 10, the main artery that connects Sikkim to the rest of India.
The central government has sanctioned a ₹993 crore upgrade for National Highway 10, which is considered the lifeline of Sikkim.
The project will focus on widening and resurfacing the highway, improving safety features and enhancing overall road conditions. By upgrading NH‑10, the state expects smoother connectivity for residents, traders and tourists.
The investment is aimed at boosting economic activity and ensuring reliable access to the rest of the country, thereby supporting Sikkim’s growth and development.
The project will focus on widening and resurfacing the highway, improving safety features and enhancing overall road conditions. By upgrading NH‑10, the state expects smoother connectivity for residents, traders and tourists.
The investment is aimed at boosting economic activity and ensuring reliable access to the rest of the country, thereby supporting Sikkim’s growth and development.