Government begins process of DPR for Kedarnath ropeway
As per the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the journey of Kedarnath, which is shining in a new color, will be easier in the near future. For this, a detailed project report (DPR) is being prepared in view of the construction of ropeway from Sonprayag to Kedarnath. Ropeway exercise has been started not only for Kedarnath, but also for Hemkund Sahib. The private sector can also show interest in the construction of these ropeways, so that tenders have been invited. According to Secretary Tourism Dilip Jawalkar, once the Kedarnath ropeway takes shape, it will be included in the world’s longest ropeway. Its length will be about 11.5 km and after completion pilgrims can reach from Sonprayag to Kedarnath in 25 minutes.
For Kedarnath temple situated at an altitude of eleven and a half thousand feet above sea level, the walking distance from Gaurikund to Dham is about 16 kilometers. Meanwhile, according to the vision of the Prime Minister, Kedarpuri flourished in a new color and the need for construction of a ropeway was emphasized for the convenience of the devotees. Similarly, the demand for ropeway for Hemkund Sahib also arose. To reach Hemkund Sahib, one has to walk a distance of about 5 km from Ghangaria.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said in Kedarnath on November 5 that the ropeway for Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib is being worked on. In this episode now the workout has intensified. According to Secretary Tourism Dilip Jawalkar, in view of the construction of ropeway in the state, the government has signed an MoU with the National Highways Authority of India. The authority has entrusted a company to prepare the DPR for the ropeway construction of Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib. Apart from this, such tenders have also been invited, so that the private sector can come forward for these projects. If this does not happen, then the government will get these two ropeways constructed.
