Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Mizoram Governor Discusses Urban Decongestion Strategies
The Governor of Mizoram wants to make the city less crowded.
He met with officials to talk about building ropeways, like cable cars, to help people move around easier.
The government plans to use a program called Parvatmala to help connect different parts of the city, especially in the hills.
A plan is in place to use ropeways, improve roads, and build new bus and truck stations.
The government will also put money earned back into local projects.
Mizoram Governor emphasized the need for strategies to combat urban congestion.
A meeting was held with officials to discuss ropeway projects for improved connectivity.
The Parvatmala initiative aims to enhance connectivity and promote sustainable development.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is committed to ropeway projects in Mizoram.
A comprehensive mobility plan, including a ropeway, is proposed to decongest Aizawl.
- Who
- Mizoram Governor, officials from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and State’s Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation department.
- What
- Discussing strategies for urban decongestion and ropeway projects.
- When
- June 17, as per the article.
- Where
- Aizawl, Mizoram.
- Why
- To combat urban congestion and improve connectivity.
- Governor
- Gen Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd)
- Meeting Participants
- MoRTH, NHLML, UD&PA officials
- Project
- National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana
- Focus
- Urban Decongestion and Connectivity
- Revenue Reinvestment
- 90% for local development
- Plan area
- 280 square kilometres