Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Single-bid system delays Shimla ropeway project
The Shimla Ropeway Project in India has been delayed for about five years because of problems with the single-bid system.
The project needs to be approved by the central government, and its cost has increased by Rs 1,000 crore.
The state government is still working to move the project forward as soon as possible.
The Deputy Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh said that the state government is committed to completing the project.
Shimla Ropeway Project has been delayed by nearly 5 years due to single-bid system issues.
The project has obtained all necessary clearances from the central government.
The cost of the project has escalated by almost Rs 1,000 crore.
80% of the project funding is to be provided by the central government.
The matter has been referred back to the Centre for resolution of technical and financial issues.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri
- What
- Shimla Ropeway Project delayed due to single-bid system issues
- When
- Project has been delayed by nearly 5 years
- Where
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- Technical and financial issues related to the single-bid system
- Project
- Shimla Ropeway Project
- Current Status
- Delayed due to technical issues
- Funding Source
- 80% Central Government, 20% State Government
- Delay Duration
- 5 years
- Cost Escalation
- Rs 1,000 crore
- Clearances
- Obtained all necessary clearances from the central government
