Indian Government Proposes Five Ropeway Projects in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
Why in News?
- Indian Government Proposes Five Ropeway Projects in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, The Government of India has initiated the process to boost eco-friendly and efficient transport in Northeast India by proposing multiple ropeway projects in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh under the Parvatmala Pariyojana, with NHLML starting the DPR preparation process.
Important Key Points:
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Five New Ropeway Projects:
The Government of India has proposed five new ropeway projects in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh under the Parvatmala Pariyojana scheme. -
Key Ropeway in Assam:
The most ambitious project is from Khanapara to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati, with a proposed length of 24 km. -
Other Proposed Ropeways in Assam:
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Ganganagar Part-VII to Bhuban Pahar Mahadev Temple, Cachar (2.78 km)
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Jatinga Bird Watching Tower to Hempeupet Peak, Dima Hasao (3.50 km)
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Agnigarh Pahar to Bhairabi Mandir, Sonitpur (1.80 km)
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Arunachal Project:
One ropeway project is proposed at Parushram, Arunachal Pradesh (1.85 km). -
Implementing Agency:
National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), a company under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, will implement the projects and has issued a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) to prepare DPRs (Detailed Project Reports). -
Existing Ropeway Mentioned:
Guwahati already has India’s longest river ropeway (1.82 km), connecting Panbazar to Rajadwar village across the Brahmaputra.
