Lok Sabha Question No. 1027 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-08
Subject: Parvatmala Pariyojana
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Maddila  Gurumoorthy

be pleased to state:

- ( a)  whether  Parvatmala  Pariyojana's ropeway  projects  seamlessly integrate  with  existing  transportation  networks  to  enhance  last-mile connectivity in remote and challenging terrains and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the  details  of  feasibility  studies  conducted  in  collaboration  with various States, including for the Kanakdurga Temple in Andhra Pradesh and the key parameters and criteria that are assessed to determine the viability and potential impact of ropeway projects; and
- (c)  The  manner  in  which  the  Parvatmala  Pariyojana  is  aligning  with broader Government measures emphasizing on infrastructure development?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (c ) Yes sir. The Ropeway Projects under Parvatmala Pariyojana are  planned  as  a  preferred  ecologically  sustainable  alternative  to

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1027 ANSWERED ON 8 TH  FEBRUARY 2024

## PARVATMALA PARIYOJANA

1027. SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

conventional  roads  in  difficult  hilly  areas.   The  aim  is  to  improve connectivity  and  convenience  for  commuters,  besides  promoting tourism. This may also cover congested urban areas, where conventional mass transit system is not feasible. Feasibility Study has been initiated for various ropeway projects in collaboration with various State Govt. including ropeway project to Kanakdurga Temple in the State of Andhra Pradesh and the same is under progress. The details of the projects for feasibility study are given at Annexure-I. In the feasibility study various socio-economic parameters  viz. Purpose/Need,  Traffic, Current Accessibility, and Ecological Impact are analyzed along with the Financial Assessment to prioritize  the  ropeway  projects  for  implementation  based  on  viability and potential impact.

On the basis of outcome of the feasibility study report the projects are taken up based on inter-se priority of the project and availability of the funds.

## Annexure to Lok Sabha unstarred Question 1027

## -List of projects where Detailed Feasibility Studies are carried out

| S. No.                                          | Name of the Ropeway Project District   | State             |   Length (Km) | Status               |
|-------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-------------------|---------------|----------------------|
| 1 Cantt Railway Godowlia Chowk                  | Station to Varanasi                    | Uttar Pradesh     |          3.85 | Under Implementation |
| 2 Bijli                                         | Mahadev, Distt. Kullu Kullu            | Himachal Pradesh  |          2.34 | Awarded              |
| 3 Dhosi Hill                                    | Mahendragarh                           | Haryana           |          0.88 | Awarded              |
| 4 Gaurikund - Kedarnath                         | Rudraprayag                            | Uttarakhand       |          9.7  | Under Bidding        |
| 5 Govind Ghat - Ghangaria - Hemkund Sahib       | Chamoli                                | Uttarakhand       |         12.4  | Under Bidding        |
| 6 Shankaracharya Ropeway (Srinagar)             | Srinagar                               | Jammu and Kashmir |          1.05 | Under Bidding        |
| 7 Bramhagiri to Anjaneri, Nashik                | Nashik                                 | Maharashtra       |          5.72 | Under Bidding        |
| 8 Railway Station to Mahakal Station            | Ujjain                                 | Madhya Pradesh    |          1.73 | Under Bidding        |
| 9 Tikitoria Mata Temple (Sagar)                 | Sagar                                  | Madhya Pradesh    |          0.17 | Under Bidding        |
| 10 Sangam, Prayagraj                            | Prayagraj                              | Uttar Pradesh     |          2.2  | Under Bidding        |
| 11 Kamakhya Corridor - Kamakhya Railway Station | Guwahati                               | Assam             |          1.65 | DFR in Progress      |
| 12 Ramtek Gad Temple                            | Nagpur                                 | Maharashtra       |          0.66 | DFR in Progress      |
| 13 Kathgodam - Hanuman Temple                   | Nainital                               | Uttarakhand       |         14.2  | DFR in Progress      |
| 14 Tawang Monastery to P.T. Tso Lake            | Tawang                                 | Arunachal Pradesh |          5.6  | DFR in Progress      |
| 15 GIFT City (PRT System)                       | Ahmedabad                              | Gujarat           |          2.65 | DFR in Progress      |
| 16 Darshan Deopdi to Shivkhori Ropeway          | Raesi                                  | Jammu and Kashmir |          2.12 | DFR in Progress      |
| 17 Phool Bagh Square to Gwalior Fort            | Gwalior                                | Madhya Pradesh    |          1.43 | DFR in Progress      |
| 18 Sendra - Thanga                              | Bishnupur                              | Manipur           |          4.7  | DFR in Progress      |
| 19 Eegalapenta to Srisailam temple              | Kurnool                                | Andhra Pradesh    |          5.92 | DFR in Progress      |

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| 20   | Kodachadri hills                       | Udupi       | Karnataka         |    3.8 | DFR in Progress   |
|------|----------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------|--------|-------------------|
| 21   | Palani to Kodaikanal                   | Dindigul    | Tamil Nadu        |  12    | DFR in Progress   |
| 22   | Kargil                                 | Kargil      | Ladakh            |   1    | DFR in Progress   |
| 23   | Kankachori to Kartik Swami Dharmsha    | Rudraprayag | Uttarakhand       |   1.4  | DFR in Progress   |
| 24   | Tirupati                               | Tirupati    | Andhra Pradesh    |   4    | DFR in Progress   |
| 25   | Anjanadri hills                        | Koppala     | Karnataka         |   0.74 | DFR in Progress   |
| 26   | Parking to Banke Bihari Temple         | Mathura     | Uttar Pradesh     |   5.8  | DFR in Progress   |
| 27   | Dugdh dhara Falls to Kapil Dhara Falls | Amarkantak  | Madhya Pradesh    |   3    | DFR in Progress   |
| 28   | Marine Beach to Elliot's Beach         | Chennai     | Tamil Nadu        |   4.8  | DFR in Progress   |
| 29   | Statue of Unity (SOU), Kevadiya        | Narmada     | Gujarat           |   2    | DFR in Progress   |
| 30   | Sabarmati River Front                  | Ahmedabad   | Gujarat           |   4    | DFR in Progress   |
| 31   | Varanasi Phase 2                       | Varanasi    | Uttar Pradesh     |   5    | DFR in Progress   |
| 32   | Naharlagun - Itanagar                  | Itanagar    | Arunachal Pradesh |   6    | DFR in Progress   |
|      | TOTAL                                  |             |                   | 132    |                   |

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