Lok Sabha Question No. 6249 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Implementation of Parvatmala Pariyojana in Telangana
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Arvind Dharmapuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6249 ANSWERED ON 2 ND  APRIL, 2026

## IMPLEMENTATION OF PARVATMALA PARIYOJANA IN TELANGANA

6249.  SHRI ARVIND DHARMAPURI:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  objectives,  scope  and  implementation  framework  of  the Parvatmala  Pariyojana  for  development  of  ropeway  infrastructure  in the country;
- (b)  the  details  of  ropeway  projects  identified,  approved  and  under implementation across the country, State-wise along with their present status and timelines;
- (c)  whether  the  locations  in  Telangana  have  been  identified  or proposed  under  the  Parvatmala  Pariyojana  and  if  so,  the  details thereof including the present status; and
- (d)  the  process  and  criteria  followed  for  selection,  approval  and execution  of  ropeway  projects  under  the  scheme  and  the  expected timeline for inclusion and completion of future projects?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) The National Ropeways Development Programme, namely Parvatmala  Pariyojana,  was  announced  by  the  Government  in  Union Budget 2022-23 with an aim to develop alternative  mobility  systems across  the  country  to  improve  connectivity  and  convenience  for commuters  in  hilly  regions  and  to  decongest  urban  areas  where conventional transport is not feasible, while promoting safe, sustainable and efficient last-mile connectivity and boosting tourism.
- (b) The details are enclosed at Annexure.
- (c)  & (d) Government of Telangana has requested for the sanction of three ropeway projects at the pilgrim/tourist locations in Telangana.

Execution of the ropeway projects is carried out by National Highways Logistics Management  Limited  (NHLML)  in partnership with the concerned  State/UT  Government  through  the  signing  of  a  Ropeways Development Agreement (RDA). Timelines for inclusion and completion of  projects  are  project-specific  and  depend  upon  the  readiness  of proposals,  statutory  clearances  and  other  associated  factors.  The NHLML has initiated the process for the appointment of consultant for the preparation of Detailed Project Report for three projects.

The investment decision and implementation of the ropeways projects are prioritised based on technical feasibility, socio-economic benefits, fulfilment of the criteria, the requirement for connectivity, and financial viability.

## ANNEXURE

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  6249  ANSWERED  ON  2 ND   APRIL,  2026 ASKED BY SHRI ARVIND DHARMAPURI REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF PARVATMALA PARIYOJANA IN TELANGANA.

The details of projects identified, approved and under implementation across the country under National Ropeways Development Programme:

|   S. No. | Name of State/UT   | Ropeway project/ Stretch Name               |   Length (in km) | Status               | Tentative Completion Date                             |
|----------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------|------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Uttar Pradesh      | Varanasi Cantt to Gowdolia Chowk            |             3.85 | Under implementation | June -2026                                            |
|        2 | Uttar Pradesh      | Sangam Prayagraj                            |             2.2  | Under implementation | April-2027                                            |
|        3 | Himachal Pradesh   | Bijli Mahadev                               |             2.32 | Under implementation | **                                                    |
|        4 | Madhya Pradesh     | Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain                |             1.76 | Under implementation | **                                                    |
|        5 | Madhya Pradesh     | Tikitoriya Mata Temple                      |             0.15 | Under implementation | July-2027                                             |
|        6 | Haryana            | Dhosi Hill                                  |             0.88 | Under implementation | March-2027                                            |
|        7 | Jammu and Kashmir  | Shankaracharya Temple                       |             1.05 | Under bidding        | 2 years from the Appointed Date of the Concessionaire |
|        8 | Uttarakhand        | Sonprayag to Kedarnath                      |            12.9  | Awarded              | May-2032                                              |
|        9 | Uttarakhand        | Govind Ghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji             |            12.4  | Awarded              | May-2032                                              |
|       10 | Maharashtra        | Ramtek Gad Temple                           |             0.64 | Under bidding        | 1.5 years from the Appointed Date                     |
|       11 | Assam              | Kamakhya Devi Temple                        |             1.43 | Under bidding        | 1.5 years from the Appointed Date                     |
|       12 | Maharashtra        | Pegalwadi to Brahmagiri                     |             3.93 | Under DPR stage      | -                                                     |
|       13 | Arunachal Pradesh  | Tawang Monastery to P.T. Tso Lake at Tawang |             5.15 | Under DPR stage      | -                                                     |
|       14 | Uttarakhand        | Kathgodam- Hanuman Temple                   |            14.9  | Under DPR stage      | -                                                     |
|       15 | Gujarat            | GIFT City                                   |             2.4  | Under DPR stage      | -                                                     |

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