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Uttarakhand government inks deal with Swiss firm for Rishikesh ropeway
In a significant boost to sustainable tourism and pilgrimage infrastructure, the Uttarakhand government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swiss ropeway manufacturer Bartholet Maschinenbau AG for the development of a ropeway connecting Tapovan in Rishikesh to the Kunjapuri Temple in initiative, led under the guidance of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj, and the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, marks a major milestone in the state's infrastructure ropeway project will offer seamless and eco-friendly access to Kunjapuri Temple, a prominent spiritual and tourist destination, significantly reducing travel time while enhancing safety and minimising environmental impact. Bartholet, a globally renowned Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and part of the HTI Group, was selected after rigorous evaluation by a high-level a first-of-its-kind approach in India, the OEM will be involved from the conceptual stage through to commissioning and operations. The company will also prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR) at its own cost, ensuring global standards in both design and early involvement of the OEM is expected to eliminate technical ambiguities and design flaws, resulting in reduced implementation timelines and smoother execution. This model is being viewed as a revolutionary precedent not just for Uttarakhand but as a potential benchmark for ropeway projects across the project will be executed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model using the Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Transfer (DBFOT) framework. It is anticipated to ease traffic congestion, improve connectivity, and boost safety for both pilgrims and tourists. Additionally, the initiative is set to generate local employment and long-term revenue for the selection was based on its proven expertise in executing projects in challenging terrains, its compliance with international safety standards, and its advanced ropeway technology. The transparent selection process underscores Uttarakhand's commitment to innovation, efficiency, and adherence to global best Reel
India Gazette
19-05-2025
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand Police reviews security arrangement for Hemkund Sahib Yatra
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], May 19 (ANI): Uttarakhand police conducted a field inspection of the walking route, and reviewed security arrangements for the Hemkund Sahib Yatra which is set to begin on May 25. 'Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2025: Before the opening of the gates, Chamoli police intensified preparations, did a field inspection of the walking route, and took stock of the security arrangements,' Uttarakhand Police said in a post on X. Hemkund Sahib, the renowned Sikh pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand, would open its doors for Darshan on May 25, 2025. In a bid to streamline the registration process, the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) has introduced Aadhar Authentication and eKYC to register for the Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib Yatra, one of the most significant pilgrimages in India. It is aimed at reducing registration time and enhancing the overall experience for pilgrims. With Aadhaar-based online registration, authorities can monitor pilgrim movements, prepare better to avoid overcrowding at temples, and improve weather-related information flow, especially in high-altitude regions. Aadhaar-linked registration can also help in better planning and management of accommodations, transport, food, and medical aid based on the actual number of registered pilgrims, leading to curbing wastage and shortages of resources. It can also be helpful in addressing emergency situations better, as it can further improve coordination between pilgrims and authorities, officials said. The offline registration at designated centres continues to be in practice too. Situated at a height of over 15,000 feet above the sea level in the Himalayan ranges of district Chamoli , Sri Hemkunt Sahib has emerged as a popular centre of Sikh Pilgrimage which is visited by thousands of devotees from all over the world every summer. Hemkund is inaccessible because of snow from October through April. (ANI)
