Gangtok: 29th Oct : MP Darjeeling Raju Bista called on with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari ,in New Delhi. He discussed the urgent need for the restoration and upgradation of key highways in the Darjeeling region that have been severely affected by recent landslides.
MP, had earlier submitted a report on the status of National Highway-10, National Highway-110, NH-717A, and other major roads in the region, that have sustained heavy damage due to excessive rainfall.
‘Given the importance of these critical roads for the socio-economic stability of our region, and their significance from national security perspective, he has requested the Minister’s personal intervention to ensure that all repairs and renovation work are completed during the upcoming dry season before the next monsoon begins,’ said, MP Bista.
‘I also reiterated my earlier request, to upgrade the Mirik-Garidhura-Matigara section of State Highway 12 to National Highway status. This road, which connects the Indo-Nepal border and serves as a key access route for the Mirik sub-division and lower Pokhrebong region, remained closed for over 20 days following the landslides, causing major hardship to the people.’
‘Minister Gadkari, has directed the Ministry officials to take expedited action towards repairing and upgradation during this dry season’,said MP Bista.
On behalf of the people from the region, he has extended heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and MoRTH Nitin Gadkari for their continued support and for considering these vital matters that directly affect connectivity, trade, and development across the Darjeeling hills, Terai, and Dooars region,as per information received from office of MP R Bista.
