Assam plans ropeway linking railway station to Kamakhya Temple
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Why in news
The Centre proposed a ₹213.24 crore ropeway project to connect Kamakhya Railway Station with the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to provide a sustainable green mobility solution.
Background
The proposed 1.43-kilometer-long ropeway is designed to carry 16,500 passengers. It aims to reduce travel time from 20 minutes to six minutes while easing traffic congestion and boosting tourism.
Facts for Prelims
- FactProject cost: ₹213.24 crore
- FactRopeway length: 1.43 kilometers
- FactPassenger capacity: 16,500
- PlaceKamakhya Temple is located atop Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam
For Mains
Q. Discuss how infrastructure projects like ropeways can facilitate sustainable tourism and alleviate urban congestion in culturally significant pilgrimage sites.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Tourism-Infrastructure nexus: Balancing heritage preservation with high-capacity transit needs
- Green mobility: Reducing carbon footprint in high-density pilgrimage corridors
- Economic multiplier: Local employment generation through enhanced tourist accessibility
Keywords: Sustainable mobility · Infrastructure development · Tourism promotion · Urban decongestion · Green transport
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