Govt to develop more than 250 ropeway projects of over 1,200 km

21 Apr 2023 CW Team

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari addressed 'INTERALPIN 2023 Fair', the Leading International Trade Fair for Alpine Technologies at Innsbruck, Austria. The fair brings together key industry players, service providers, and decision-makers from the Cable Car industry.

Gadkari said under “Parvatmala Pariyojana”, the Government of India plans to develop 250+ projects with a Ropeway length of 1,200+ km over 5 years. He said the focus is on PPP under Hybrid Annuity Model with 60% contribution support by Government of India. He said the manufacturing of ropeway components will be promoted under the "Make in India" initiative.

Gadkari encouraged the Austrian and European industries to participate in enhancement of existing ropeway standards to ensure sustainable and safer transport and to be a part of this transformational journey to take Indian infrastructure to greater heights.

Gadkari also visited exhibits of world’s leading manufacturers of ropeway systems offering high-tech solutions, innovative design, top quality, and functionality, thus paving the way for convenient and environmentally friendly ropeway passenger transport.

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