Parvatmala Pariyojana

08.03.2025

Parvatmala Pariyojana

Why in the news?   

The union cabinet recently approved two major ropeway projects- Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji (12.4 km) and Sonprayag to Kedarnath (12.9 km)- in Uttarakhand, which will be developed under National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana.

About Parvatmala Pariyojana:

• The National Ropeways Development Programme, known as the ‘Parvatmala Pariyojana’, was announced in the 2022-23 Union Budget.
• Under the Parvatmala Pariyojana, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways envisages the provision of safe, economical, convenient, efficient, self-sustainable & world-class ropeway infrastructure providing first- and last-mile connectivity to improve logistics efficiency in India.
• The programme aims to improve connectivity and convenience for commuters in hilly regions and to decongest urban areas where the conventional mode of transport is saturated or not feasible.
• The aim is to improve connectivity and convenience for commuters, besides promoting tourism.
• For the development of ropeway infrastructure in dense forests, in urban areas, and in difficult terrains, the ministry is collaborating with various state governments/UT administrations.
• The Centre has identified more than 200 projects at a cost of Rs 1.25 lakh crore under the programme.
• The projects are being implemented through Public-Private Partnership with around 60% contribution support by the Government of India.

Implementing Agency of the Parvatmala Pariyojana:

• The National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) has been mandated by the ministry to implement the project.
• It is a 100% owned SPV of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

                                                         Source: Indian Express

Consider the following statements with respect to Parvatmala Pariyojana:

1.The National Ropeways Development Programme, known as the ‘Parvatmala Pariyojana’, was announced in the 2022-23 Union Budget.

2.Under the Parvatmala Pariyojana, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways envisages the provision of safe, economical, convenient, efficient, self-sustainable & world-class ropeway infrastructure providing first- and last-mile connectivity to improve logistics efficiency in India.

3.The programme aims to improve connectivity and convenience for commuters in hilly regions.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one

B.Only two

C.All three

D.None

Answer  C