PRESS RELEASE
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August 2016, New Delhi: Hon’ble Member of Parliament of Sikkim Constituency, Mr.
P.D Rai brought to the notice of the Lok Sabha the current situation of the
damaged National Highway-10 due to incessant rains leading to frequent
landslides and building of low level dams on Teesta River.
The house was informed about the critical importance of the highway which is
the lifeline of Sikkim given the lack of rail and air connectivity.
Mr.
Rai stressed on the strategic and economic importance of the highway leading to
Sikkim as it sustains all forms of economic activity which include our exports
of organic produce and maintain the tourism industry of Sikkim. It thus,
affects our farmers and young people engaged in tourism. He urged the Government to take immediate
cognizance of the situation and take necessary action as the situation has
aggravated to a point where there is imminent danger of huge disruption. Mr.Rai
also expressed his concern on the vulnerability of the people of Sikkim due to
limited access in case of closing of the highway even for a few hours.
The
matter was brought up as a Matter of Urgent Public Importance under rule 377 of
the rules of procedure of Lok Sabha. A reply from the Minister of Road
Transport & Highways is expected shortly.
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