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Dhami Sets November Deadline for Visible Progress on Uttarakhand Ropeways

Dhami sets November 9 deadline for visible progress on Uttarakhand ropeway projects · livemint.com

Uttarakhand is planning several ropeways to help people travel through its hills.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the projects are moving too slowly.

He wants people to see real construction progress by November 9.

Project agencies must send reports within 15 days.

Officials are working on ropeways for places such as Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib, Nainital and Mussoorie.

Some projects still need land, forest and departmental approvals.

Dhami asked officials to solve these problems by working together.

He said the ropeways should help pilgrims and tourists, reduce traffic and create jobs while protecting passengers and the environment.

Key facts

Progress deadline: Visible physical progress is required by November 9, Uttarakhand’s foundation day.
Reporting deadline: Implementing agencies must submit progress reports to the chief secretary within 15 days.
NHLML projects: Eleven proposed ropeway projects are in the first phase and six in the second phase.
Kedarnath ropeway: The proposed project is 12.90 kilometres long.
Hemkund Sahib ropeway: The proposed project is 12.40 kilometres long.
Projects reviewed: The review included projects handled by National Highways Logistics Management Limited, Uttarakhand Metro Rail, Urban Infrastructure and Buildings Construction Corporation and the tourism department.
Implementation concerns: Pending issues include land, forest land transfer, departmental approvals, passenger safety and environmental balance.

livemint.com · 1 week ago