With reference to the NH10 upgrade project, consider the following statements: 1. The project includes the construction of tunnels and viaducts as part of the infrastructure. 2. The project involves upgrading the highway into a four-lane road with paved shoulders. 3. The project is being implemented to counter landslides caused by the Ganga River. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Nitin Gadkari announces ₹993.64 crore project to upgrade NH10 against Teesta River landslides

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims· 8 October 2026

Infrastructure resilience in ecologically sensitive zones: a GS3 and Disaster Management case study.

Why in news

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a ₹993.64 crore project to upgrade NH10 from Rangpo to Ranipool to counter landslides and land sinking caused by the Teesta River.

Background

The project involves upgrading National Highway 10 into a two-lane highway with paved shoulders, tunnels, and viaducts. The initiative aims to mitigate frequent landslides and land sinking caused by the Teesta River.

Facts for Prelims

FactProject cost: ₹993.64 crore
PlaceNH10 route: Rangpo to Ranipool
PlaceTeesta River: Source of landslides and land sinking in the region
FactInfrastructure components: Two-lane highway, paved shoulders, tunnels, and viaducts

Prelims practice question

With reference to the NH10 upgrade project, consider the following statements:

The project includes the construction of tunnels and viaducts as part of the infrastructure.
The project involves upgrading the highway into a four-lane road with paved shoulders.
The project is being implemented to counter landslides caused by the Ganga River.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (a) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The project involves upgrading the highway into a two-lane highway. Statement 3 is incorrect: The landslides are caused by the Teesta River.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the engineering and environmental challenges in developing resilient infrastructure in Himalayan regions prone to seismic activity and river-induced landslides.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Geological vulnerability: High risk of land sinking and landslides due to Himalayan tectonic activity
Engineering trade-offs: Balancing tunnel/viaduct construction costs against long-term climate-resilient infrastructure needs

Keywords: Climate-resilient infrastructure · Geological hazards · Disaster-mitigation · Himalayan ecology · Logistics connectivity

Read the full news →Source: NDTV ↗Also: GS1 · Physical geography (landforms, oceans, climate)Also: GS2 · Government policies & schemes

More Economy notes

Nomura cuts PB Fintech net profit estimates by 72% for FY28 after insurance reforms · 10 October 2026
Karnataka Form 7 applications rise by 19,376 amid alleged bulk deletions · 10 October 2026
Telangana to introduce 10 new generation policies for semiconductors and logistics · 9 October 2026
Karnataka wins award for 9 GW highest under-construction wind power capacity · 9 October 2026
DEA committee approves ₹5,000 crore KfW funding for Telangana-CRUTI sewerage project · 9 October 2026
Tech job losses reach 253,000 as India's GCC ecosystem grows to 2,117 centers · 9 October 2026

All Economy current affairs →

This note is generated automatically from SatyaDheesh's news feed and mapped to the UPSC CSE syllabus. Check facts against the original report or PIB before using them in an answer.