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Rajasthan has received central approval for four ropeway projects out of 16 proposals submitted to improve connectivity to tourist and religious destinations across the state. Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Diya Kumari informed the state Assembly that the remaining proposals are still under consideration by the Centre. The projects were proposed under the Parvatmala Scheme to improve access to difficult terrain and reduce travel time to hilltop temples and heritage sites. However, certain proposals, including one near the Rameshwar Mahadev Temple, face environmental restrictions due to their location inside the Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve.
Rajasthan has secured approval for four ropeway projects out of the 16 proposals the state government had submitted to the central government to improve connectivity to key tourist and religious destinations. The update was shared in the state Assembly by Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Diya Kumari while responding to questions related to tourism infrastructure in the state. Advertisement
She informed the House that the proposals had been sent to the Centre to strengthen tourism infrastructure and improve access to locations that currently require long climbs or difficult travel routes. According to the minister, the central government approved four projects on a priority basis, while the remaining proposals are still under review and may be considered in later phases.
The ropeway proposals were submitted under the Parvatmala Scheme, a national initiative aimed at developing ropeway transport systems to improve connectivity in hilly and challenging terrains. The programme focuses on providing an alternative mode of transport in areas where road construction is difficult or environmentally sensitive.
State officials had earlier identified 16 locations across Rajasthan where ropeways could improve accessibility and support tourism development. These sites are spread across several districts including Rajsamand, Bundi, Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Udaipur, Sikar, Jodhpur, Dausa, Baran, Banswara, Ajmer and Chittorgarh. Many of these destinations include hilltop temples, heritage forts and pilgrimage sites that attract a large number of visitors but are currently difficult to access.
Ropeway systems are expected to reduce travel time for tourists and pilgrims while also improving safety and visitor management at popular sites. Officials believe that better connectivity can increase tourist footfall and support local economies that depend on tourism-related activities such as hospitality, transport and small businesses.
The state government has also been examining the feasibility of building a ropeway at the Rameshwar Mahadev Temple in the Hindoli region of Bundi district. A detailed project report for this ropeway had earlier been announced in the state budget for the 2022-23 financial year as part of efforts to improve access to the temple, which attracts pilgrims from different parts of the state.
However, officials later found that the temple falls within the core area of the Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve. Because this region is a notified wildlife protection zone, construction activity is heavily restricted under forest and wildlife conservation laws. Authorities noted that building a ropeway in the core forest area could disturb wildlife habitats and affect the ecological balance of the reserve.
Due to these environmental restrictions, the project at this location is currently considered difficult to implement in its present form. The state government has indicated that such projects must comply with environmental norms and will require careful review and approvals from relevant authorities before moving forward.
Apart from Bundi, the government has also been exploring ropeway connectivity in other tourism-heavy areas including the Ranthambore region, where improved transport infrastructure could help manage visitor movement more efficiently while protecting sensitive wildlife zones.
Officials said ropeways are increasingly being considered as a sustainable transport option in tourism regions where conventional road expansion may not be feasible. Several states in India have already developed ropeways to improve access to hill temples and scenic locations, and Rajasthan is now looking to expand similar infrastructure as part of its tourism development strategy.
The approval of the first four projects marks an initial step in the state's broader plan to expand ropeway connectivity. Further progress on the remaining proposals will depend on central government evaluation, technical feasibility and environmental clearances.
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