Archive · 2 Nov 2025
NIA Approves Pahalgam Cable Car Project Amidst Security Concerns
Imagine a beautiful place in Pahalgam where tourists like to visit.
Recently, some bad people attacked this place.
Even though an attack happened, the government wants to build a fun cable car ride there for more visitors.
Because of the attack, they had to ask a special group called the NIA, who investigate these kinds of problems, if it was okay to build it.
The NIA looked into it and said 'yes, you can build the cable car.'
Now, the government can start planning and building the ride, which will be about 1.4 kilometers long and is expected to cost a lot of money.
They need to do some studies first, like checking the land, before they can finish building it in about 18 months.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has approved a cable car project in Baisaran, Pahalgam.
The project site in Pahalgam was the location of a terror attack on April 22, where 26 people were killed.
The Jammu and Kashmir government sought NIA's approval due to the recent terror attack at the proposed site.
The NIA has stated they have no objection to the project from an investigation standpoint.
The 1.4 km cable car project, estimated to cost Rs 100-120 crore, is expected to be completed in 18 months.
Work on the project was delayed due to the 'post-Pahalgam scenario' and awaits site visit permission for topographical and geotechnical studies.
- Who
- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Jammu and Kashmir government
- What
- The NIA has granted approval for a cable car project in Pahalgam, after the Jammu and Kashmir government sought permission due to the site being a location of a recent terror attack.
- When
- Officials stated this on Sunday, with the project's status being discussed in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on October 27.
- Where
- Baisaran, in the tourist resort of Pahalgam.
- Why
- The Jammu and Kashmir government sought NIA approval to proceed with the cable car project due to security concerns following a terror attack in the area, and the NIA has now given its clearance from an investigation perspective.
- Project Location
- Baisaran, Pahalgam
- Attacked Site
- Pahalgam tourist resort, site of April 22 terror attack
- Approving Agency
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Project Proponent
- Jammu and Kashmir government
- Project Length
- 1.4 km
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 100-120 crore
- Estimated Completion Time
- 18 months
- Executing Agency
- Ronmas India Pvt. Ltd.