Thursday, Oct 10, 2024 23:45 [IST]
Last Update: Wednesday, Oct 09, 2024 18:07 [IST]
GANGTOK,: The Centre has formulated an
action plan for early restoration of connectivity in Sikkim, especially the
roads leading to the Indo-China border in North Sikkim. This was communicated
to Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba by MoS (Defence) Sanjay Seth in response to
his representation for repair and restoration of North Sikkim roads.
“The
matter has been examined. In this regard, it is informed that a meeting was
convened by the cabinet secretary on 5th August 2024 with
secretaries of concerned ministries on the requirement of concerted efforts for
restoration of road infrastructure in Sikkim. Based on the discussions held
during that meeting, an action plan has been formulated for early restoration
of connectivity in Sikkim,” replied the MoS (Defence) in his letter to the Lok
Sabha MP on September 23.
Further,
the BRO, which maintains the roads connecting the Indo-China border in Sikkim,
has restored connectivity at many stretches. However, restoration of other
stretches is taking time due to Cyclone Remal and heavy rains, the MoS said.
Regarding
NH 310A and NH 310AG, the same has been entrusted by the Defence ministry to
the Road Transport & Highways ministry on July 8 and efforts are underway
for expeditious work commencement, it was informed.
“Cooperation
of Sikkim government will be required for expediting land acquisition and
Forest clearance to enable timely sanction and work commencement. Meanwhile,
BRO has been making best effort for restoration of the roads and ensuring
connectivity wherever need arises,” said the MoS.
Indra Hang
Subba, the lone Lok Sabha MP from Sikkim, had been consistently raising the
issue of urgent road restoration in Sikkim with the concerned ministries in New
Delhi and also in the Parliament. He had also submitted a memorandum to the MoS
(Defence) Sanjay Seth on July 31 with an urgent request for immediate repair
and restoration of roads in North Sikkim
Indra Hang
had highlighted the critical situation of the roads in North Sikkim,
particularly along the NH 310A and roads connecting the Indo-China border
maintained by the BRO.
