Centre targets to develop more than 250 ropeway projects under Parvatmala Pariyojana: Gadkari

Announcing the government's ambitious plan to estabslih long rope ways in hilly areas, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday that the government is planning to develop more than 250 projects with a ropeway length of over 1,200 km in five years under Parvatmala Pariyojana. "The government is promoting the manufacturing of ropeway components under the 'Make in India' initiative, an official release quoted Gadkari as saying.

The minister was addressing 'INTERALPIN 2023 Fair' in Austria," the release said.

Had an enriching experience monitoring the latest innovations and products developed by the leading manufacturers and innovative companies from around the world at INTERALPIN 2023 Fair, Innsbruck, Austria with its CEO Mayerhöfer Christian.@PMOIndia @MEAIndia @IndiainAustria pic.twitter.com/zZSuKYEuBC

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) April 19, 2023

To ensure sustainable and safer ropeway transport in the country, the road transport and highways minister invited Austrian and European industries to participate in enhancement of existing ropeway standards in India. 

Addressing Inaugural Ceremony of INTERALPIN 2023 Fair, Innsbruck, Austria https://t.co/fsfliN79xS

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) April 19, 2023

"Gadkari also visited exhibits of the world's leading manufacturers of ropeway systems offering high-tech solutions, innovative design, top quality, and functionality," it added.