Adani Enterprises Ltd. has secured a major infrastructure contract to build a 12.9 km ropeway connecting Sonprayag to Kedarnath, dramatically transforming one of India’s most challenging pilgrimages. Project Highlights - Travel Time Cut: From an arduous 8–9 hour trek to just 36 minutes - Passenger Capacity: Can carry 1,800 passengers per hour per direction, serving up to 20 lakh pilgrims annually - Investment: ₹4,081 crore under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with National Highways Logistics Management Ltd. (NHLML) - Execution Timeline: Estimated 6 years to build; Adani will operate it for 29 years post-construction - Technology: Expected to use Tri-cable Detachable Gondola (3S) system for high-capacity and safety Strategic & Cultural Impact - Part of the Parvatmala Pariyojana, India’s National Ropeways Development Programme - Will boost religious tourism, create local employment, and improve regional connectivity - Gautam Adani called it “a bridge between devotion and modern infrastructure,” emphasizing its role in uplifting Uttarakhand’s people This ropeway is poised to be one of the longest and most impactful in India, blending spiritual significance with cutting-edge engineering.
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