Ropeways

The government is planning to increase the number of projects under the Parvatmala Pariyojana, which is the national ropeways development programme, to at least 400 in the next five years. Last year, the government announced plans to develop over 250 projects with a ropeway length of over 1,200 kilometers in five years.

The Union Minister said 60 per cent of construction support is provided under Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM for Ropeways) as compared to 40 per cent of support provided under National Highways to attract more private players for the development of ropeways under 'Parvatmala Pariyojana.