Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed the progress of ropeway projects in the state and directed officials to expedite pending procedures for 50 proposed ropeway projects under the Parvatmala initiative.
During a meeting held at his official residence, CM Dhami instructed officials to complete pending processes on priority and review the reasons for delays in projects that have already received in-principle approval.
He also directed officials to establish new timelines for such projects to ensure faster implementation.
CM Dhami Reviews Major Ropeway Projects
During the meeting, the Chief Minister took updates on the progress of several major ropeway projects across Uttarakhand, including:
- Sonprayag–Kedarnath
- Tanakpur–Purnagiri
- Kathgodam–Nainital
- Govindghat–Hemkund Sahib
- Kanakchauri–Kartik Swami
- Dehradun–Mussoorie
- Janki Chatti
The progress of proposed ropeway projects in the Haridwar–Rishikesh region was also reviewed.
Focus on Uttarakhand Ropeway Development Limited
CM Dhami also reviewed the work being undertaken by Uttarakhand Ropeway Development Limited.
Officials were directed to focus on the grounding of upcoming ropeway projects and ensure effective implementation of projects planned for the state.
The meeting also covered the future project pipeline and measures required to accelerate the development of ropeway infrastructure.
Parking Facilities to Be Integrated with Ropeway Projects
The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure that adequate parking facilities are incorporated into the planning of every ropeway project.
He emphasised that parking should be treated as an integral component of ropeway infrastructure rather than being planned separately.
The integrated approach is aimed at improving accessibility and managing the movement of visitors and commuters around ropeway terminals.
Push for Private Investment and PPP Model
CM Dhami also stressed the need to encourage greater private sector participation in ropeway projects.
Officials were instructed to make the licensing and approval processes simpler and more transparent to facilitate private investment.
The government also plans to promote the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to bring more ropeway projects to the ground at a faster pace.
Officials were directed to:
- Strengthen coordination with potential investors.
- Prepare concrete action plans for project implementation.
- Simplify licensing and approval procedures.
- Encourage greater private investment in ropeway infrastructure.
- Expedite the execution of projects through the PPP model.
Uttarakhand Aims to Accelerate Ropeway Connectivity
The review meeting reflects the state government’s focus on expanding ropeway connectivity across Uttarakhand, particularly in important pilgrimage and tourism destinations.
By expediting approvals, setting clear timelines, improving supporting infrastructure such as parking and encouraging PPP investments, the government aims to accelerate the implementation of the proposed ropeway projects across the state.
