Parvatmala Pariyojana Latest News
The union cabinet recently approved two major ropeway projects- Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji (12.4 km) and Sonprayag to Kedarnath (12.9 km)- in Uttarakhand, which will be developed under National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana.
About Parvatmala Pariyojana
- The National Ropeways Development Programme, known as the ‘Parvatmala Pariyojana’, was announced in the 2022-23 Union Budget.
- Under the Parvatmala Pariyojana, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways envisages the provision of safe, economical, convenient, efficient, self-sustainable & world-class ropeway infrastructure providing first- and last-mile connectivity to improve logistics efficiency in India.
- The programme aims to improve connectivity and convenience for commuters in hilly regions and to decongest urban areas where the conventional mode of transport is saturated or not feasible.
- The aim is to improve connectivity and convenience for commuters, besides promoting tourism.
- For the development of ropeway infrastructure in dense forests, in urban areas, and in difficult terrains, the ministry is collaborating with various state governments/UT administrations.
- The Centre has identified more than 200 projects at a cost of Rs 1.25 lakh crore under the programme.
- The projects are being implemented through Public-Private Partnership with around 60% contribution support by the Government of India.
- Implementing Agency:
- The National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) has been mandated by the ministry to implement the project.
- It is a 100% owned SPV of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
Parvatmala Pariyojana FAQs
Q1. When was the parvatmala scheme launched?
Ans. Parvatmala Pariyojana was announced in the 2022-23 Union Budget.
Q2. Which ministry implements the Parvatmala program?
Ans. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Q3. What is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP)?
Ans. A PPP is a partnership between the public sector and the private sector for the purpose of delivering a project or a service traditionally provided by the public sector.
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