📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / UnpetitproleX
Sarkari Yojana
Himachal Pradesh to launch ropeway projects via PPP amid soaring costs, says CM Sukhu
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 03:18 AM
👁 3
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the state will develop ropeway projects under public‑private partnership and engineering‑procurement‑construction models, despite high project costs.
The Himachal Pradesh government has approved the creation of new ropeway systems to boost tourism and connectivity in its mountainous regions. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu indicated that the projects will be executed through public‑private partnership (PPP) arrangements and engineering‑procurement‑construction (EPC) contracts, aiming to attract private investment and share financial risk.
According to the announcement, the state anticipates that the ropeway ventures will require substantial capital outlays, with costs higher than initially projected. The government plans to address these expenses by leveraging private sector expertise and funding, while retaining regulatory oversight.
The move is part of a broader strategy to enhance Himachal's infrastructure, improve accessibility to remote valleys, and stimulate local economies. Officials expect that the ropeways will not only serve tourists but also provide residents with reliable transport alternatives during harsh weather conditions.
Details on the number of ropeway lines, their routes, and the timeline for tendering were not disclosed at the briefing. The administration has pledged to release further information as project proposals are finalized and bids are received.
Stakeholders, including tourism operators and local communities, have welcomed the initiative, noting its potential to generate employment and reduce road congestion in fragile ecological zones.
According to the announcement, the state anticipates that the ropeway ventures will require substantial capital outlays, with costs higher than initially projected. The government plans to address these expenses by leveraging private sector expertise and funding, while retaining regulatory oversight.
The move is part of a broader strategy to enhance Himachal's infrastructure, improve accessibility to remote valleys, and stimulate local economies. Officials expect that the ropeways will not only serve tourists but also provide residents with reliable transport alternatives during harsh weather conditions.
Details on the number of ropeway lines, their routes, and the timeline for tendering were not disclosed at the briefing. The administration has pledged to release further information as project proposals are finalized and bids are received.
Stakeholders, including tourism operators and local communities, have welcomed the initiative, noting its potential to generate employment and reduce road congestion in fragile ecological zones.