AHMEDABAD (Metro Rail News): Adani Enterprises Ltd. has received a LoA from National Highways Logistics Management Ltd. (NHLML) for the construction of the ropeway system between Sonprayag and Kedarnath. The project will be carried out by the Roads, Metro, Rail, and Water (RMRW) division of AEL.
Adani Enterprises Ltd. (AEL) plans to invest ₹4,081 crore in developing the ropeway between Sonprayag and Kedarnath. The proposed alignment spans 12.9 km and is intended to replace the existing long and difficult trek, which will reduce travel time to about 36 minutes. The system is being designed to handle a passenger flow of 1,800 persons per hour in each direction.
The ropeway is being developed under the National Ropeways Development Programme (Parvatmala Pariyojana). It is structured as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project, with an estimated construction period of six years. After completion, Adani Enterprises Ltd. will operate the system for a concession period of 29 years. In addition to improving accessibility to Kedarnath, the project is expected to support local employment and contribute to tourism-related economic activity in the area.
On this occasion, Mr Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, said that “The Kedarnath ropeway is more than an engineering project – it is a bridge between devotion and modern infrastructure.” He further mentioned that “By making this sacred journey safer, faster and more accessible, we honour the faith of millions while creating new opportunities for Uttarakhand’s people through our partnership with NHLML and the Government of Uttarakhand. This prestigious project reflects our commitment to building infrastructure that not only serves the nation but also uplifts its people.”
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