In a significant move aimed at improving connectivity, pilgrim convenience and boosting the tourism sector, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has invited bids to prepare DPRs for multiple ropeway ...

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Kedarnath Ropeway project with an investment of Rs 4,081 crore to enhance accessibility and tourism in the region.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (March 5, 2025) approved two ropeway projects in Uttarakhand, one connecting Sonpryag and ...

The development of the ropeway projects is a significant step towards fostering balanced socio-economic development, enhancing last-mile connectivity in hilly regions and fostering rapid economic ...

Trial run of the country’s first urban ropeway began a few days ago in Varanasi and will continue for three months, project director Pooja Mishra of National Highway Logistics Management Ltd ...

Govt approves Hemkund Sahib and Kedarnath ropeway projects. The new ropeway projects will cut travel time, risky treks and provide all weather connectivity. New Delhi: The Centre has approved two new ...

Panaji: Months after deciding to cancel the concession agreement with Royal Rides Pvt Ltd for the Panaji-Reis Magos passenger ropeway, Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) withdrew the ...

Kedarnath ropeway approved, cuts travel time to 36 minutes Project cost: Rs 4,081.28 crore, 12.9 km long Enhances religious tourism, part of broader infrastructure plan The Indian government has ...

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a ₹4,081.28 crore project for constructing a 12.9 km ropeway from Sonprayag to Kedarnath, Minister for Railways, Information and ...

Kedarnath Temple in February as it awaits the ropeway project approved by the cabinet today. (Image: X) The Union Cabinet approved the Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib Ropeway project on Wednesday ...

It will make the journey easier, especially for elderly people. Pilgrims with health problems or physical limitations will benefit from this new transportation system.

"The Kedarnath ropeway project will be developed in a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) mode at a total capital cost of 4,081.28 crore," the government said in a statement. The ...