Ropeway (file photo)
Dehradun: The National Highway Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) on Tuesday signed an agreement with the Uttarakhand Tourism Department for the development of two ropeway projects worth Rs 6,800 crore. The National Highway Logistics Management Limited is a special unit (SPV) under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
These ropeways include a 12.9 km long Sonprayag-Kedarnath project at an estimated cost of Rs 4,100 crore and a 12.4 km long Govindghat-Hemkund Sahib project costing Rs 2,700 crore.
The journey of hours will be decided in minutes
Explain that the Kedarnath ropeway project will not be less than a boon for passengers. Right now the devotees have to travel very challenging for 16 kilometers from Gaurikund to reach the Kedarnath temple. Currently, this distance has to be decided by walking, pony, palanquin and helicopter. After the ropeway, the journey of 8 to 9 hours can be decided in just 36 minutes. The Hemkund Sahib Ropeway will be 12.4 km, which will make the 21 km journey easier. Currently, pilgrims have to travel 21 km difficult from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib.
These projects are expected to strengthen the state’s economy by expanding ropeway contacts and promoting tourism.
What did CM Dhami say?
The agreement was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta and State Tourism, Religious Affairs and Culture Minister Satpal Maharaj. Dhami said that this agreement will give global identity to the religious and cultural heritage of the state and will provide a new direction to tourism, employment generation and environmental protection. Tamta said that this is an important day in terms of ropeway development in the state. (With language inputs)
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