Adani Enterprises Ltd. (AEL) has been awarded a Letter of Award (LoA) from National Highways Logistics Management Ltd. (NHLML) for the construction of a ropeway project connecting Sonprayag and Kedarnath. AEL will invest ₹4,081 crore in this project. The 12.9 km ropeway will reduce travel time from 8-9 hours to just 36 minutes and is expected to be completed in six years.
Ropeway Project Awarded
Adani Enterprises Ltd. (AEL) has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) from the National Highways Logistics Management Ltd. (NHLML) to build the ropeway project connecting Sonprayag with Kedarnath. This project will be executed by AEL’s Roads, Metro, Rail, and Water (RMRW) division.
Project Details and Impact
The 12.9 km ropeway project is set to significantly reduce travel time from an arduous 9-hour trek to just 36 minutes, making the pilgrimage easier and safer. The ropeway will have the capacity to carry 1,800 passengers per hour per direction. The project aims to serve lakhs of pilgrims each year, benefiting from Kedarnath’s annual influx of around 20 lakh pilgrims.
Investment and Timeline
Adani Enterprises Ltd. (AEL) will invest ₹4,081 crore in this project, marking its first ropeway venture. The project is part of the National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana and will be developed on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis. Completion is expected in six years, and AEL will operate it for 29 years after construction. The project is expected to create jobs and boost tourism in the region.
Leadership Perspective
Mr Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, stated, “The Kedarnath ropeway is more than an engineering project – it is a bridge between devotion and modern infrastructure. By making this sacred journey safer, faster and more accessible, we honour the faith of millions while creating new opportunities for Uttarakhand’s people through our partnership with NHLML and the Government of Uttarakhand. This prestigious project reflects our commitment to building infrastructure that not only serves the nation but also uplifts its people.”
Source: BSE
