Archive · 1 Aug 2025
MP Ropeway Projects Await ASI Approval
The government in Madhya Pradesh wants to build ropeways, like moving cable cars, at five popular places for tourists.
These ropeways will help people get around and visit religious sites easier.
But, the projects at the Bhojpur Temple and Raisen Fort need permission from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) because they are near old, protected buildings.
The ASI has to approve any building work nearby.
The ropeways will be built by private companies, and the whole project costs a lot of money, but should be finished in a couple of years to help people visit these sites.
Madhya Pradesh government plans to build ropeways at five tourist destinations.
Ropeway projects at Bhojpur Temple and Raisen Fort await ASI approval.
The Ancient Monuments Preservation Act requires ASI consent for construction near protected monuments.
The projects aim to promote religious tourism and are to be built in PPP mode.
The total cost of the project is Rs 335 crore, with the ropeways expected to be operational in two years.
- Who
- The Madhya Pradesh government and MP Tourism Board (MPTB) are implementing the project.
- What
- The Madhya Pradesh government is building ropeways at five tourist destinations, but some are on hold awaiting ASI approval.
- When
- The ropeways are expected to be operational within the next two years.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, specifically at Bhojpur Temple, Raisen Fort, Salkanpur, Omkareshwar, and Janapav.
- Why
- To promote religious tourism and ease travel to tourist destinations.
- Project Scope
- Building ropeways at five tourist destinations
- Destinations needing ASI approval
- Bhojpur Temple, Raisen Fort
- Project Implementation
- MP Tourism Board (MPTB)
- Ropeway Operation
- PPP Mode (Private companies)
- Total Project Cost
- Rs 335 crore
- Expected Operational Timeline
- Within two years