Ropeway to Kedarnath Approved by Modi Cabinet: If you are planning to visit Kedarnath, this is great news for you! The central government has approved the construction of ropeways for Kedarnath Dham and Hemkund Sahib. This move will create employment opportunities and boost the Char Dham pilgrimage.
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Ropeway to Kedarnath Approved by Modi Cabinet
Ropeway to Kedarnath Approved by Modi Cabinet: In a major decision taken during the Union Cabinet meeting on Wednesday (March 5), the Kedarnath Dham has received a big gift. The Modi government has approved the ropeway project in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand. A 12.9-kilometer-long ropeway will be constructed from Sonprayag to Kedarnath. The project is estimated to cost ₹4,081 crore and will be built by the National Highways Logistics Management.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated, “This ropeway will be highly beneficial for devotees. The current 9-hour journey will be completed in just 36 minutes. The ropeway will accommodate 36 people at a time.”
Boost to Char Dham Pilgrimage and Local Economy
Ropeway to Kedarnath Approved by Modi Cabinet: This initiative is expected to increase the number of pilgrims visiting Char Dham, benefiting local businesses and improving the region’s economic condition. With the ropeway in place, travel will be possible for six months of the year, reducing the excessive pressure on resources in the first two months of the pilgrimage season. The project will also create new employment opportunities.
Hemkund Sahib Ropeway Project Also Approved
Ropeway to Kedarnath Approved by Modi Cabinet: The Kedarnath ropeway project will be implemented under the Uttarakhand Ropeway Act, 2014, which regulates licensing, safety, fare determination, and operational guidelines. Additionally, another ropeway project for Hemkund Sahib has been approved, with an estimated cost of ₹2,730 crore. This ropeway will facilitate travel to Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers.
Government’s Major Decision for Farmers
The Union Cabinet has also made an important decision regarding farmers. The government will allocate ₹3,880 crore for livestock health and disease prevention. This fund will be used to combat two major livestock diseases—Brucellosis and Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)
