India to develop 250 plus ropeway projects in five years

The union government is planning to develop over 250 ropeway projects across the country as part of ‘Parvatmala Pariyojana’.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari disclosed this at INTERALPIN 2023 Fair, the Leading International Trade Fair for Alpine Technologies at Innsbruck, Austria on Wednesday.

The fair brings together key industry players, service providers, and decision-makers from the Cable Car industry.

Addressing the fair, Gadkari said, “Government of India plans to develop 250+ projects with a Ropeway length of 1,200+ km over 5 years. Our focus is on PPP under Hybrid Annuity Model with 60% contribution support by Government of India.”

He said the government will promote manufacturing of ropeway components under the “Make in India” initiative.

Gadkari said the Indian government encourages the Austrian & 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.