India launches Rs 201.52 crore ropeway project for Kamakhya Mandir

The Government of India is implementing a ropeway project, estimated at Rs 201.52 crore, to improve accessibility to Kamakhya Mandir atop the Nilachal Hills. The project, part of the Parvatmala Pariyojana, will connect Kamakhya railway station to the Shaktipeeth. National Highways Logistics Management Ltd, a subsidiary of National Highways Authority of India, was entrusted with implementation and floated a request for proposal for the project in a design, build, finance, operate, and transfer model.

The infrastructure investment is part of the National Ropeways Development Programme, aiming to handle the growing footfall of pilgrims who visit Kamakhya temple annually. This initiative contributes to national infrastructure goals and supports the local economy surrounding the revered Shaktipeeth.