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This project aims to provide reliable, all-weather access to the holy Kedarnath Temple, significantly shortening travel times and promoting tourism and employment in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Approval &amp; Cost: Approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) with an estimated investment of \u20b94,081.28 crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Development Mode: Implemented as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) using the Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Technology Used: Utilizes a Tri-cable Detachable Gondola (3S), which is a state-of-the-art ropeway system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Passenger Capacity: Capable of transporting 1,800 passengers per hour in each direction, accommodating up to 18,000 passengers daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Time Reduction: Reduces travel time from 8-9 hours down to just 36 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of the Ropeway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improved Accessibility:<\/strong>\u00a0Easier and safer alternative to the 16-km uphill trek from Gaurikund.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pilgrim Convenience:<\/strong>\u00a0Provides comfortable, fast, and eco-friendly travel to Kedarnath.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tourism Boost<\/strong>: Enhances access to Kedarnath Dham, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economic Growth:<\/strong>\u00a0Generates employment in construction, operations, hospitality, and tourism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environmental Sustainability:<\/strong>\u00a0Reduces dependence on ponies, palanquins, and helicopters, lowering carbon footprint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Government of India has given the green light for a 12.9 km ropeway project from Sonprayag to Kedarnath as part of the National Ropeways Development Programme \u2013 Parvatmala Pariyojana. 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