Project : Shillong Peak Ropeway

The Shillong Peak Ropeway Project is one of several sub-projects under the Meghalaya Ecotourism Infrastructure Development Project (MEIDP) funded by the New Development Bank. The project is estimated at INR 138 crore and RITES, a Govt. of India Undertaking is the Consultant that made the Detailed Project Report. RITES would also be supporting Govt. of Meghalaya in the procurement and supervision of civil works. The agency is specialized in similar projects with a proven record. The length of the Ropeway will be 955 meters. The proposed lower terminal point (LTP) of the Ropeway is located near Forest Nursery, Laban, and the upper terminal point (UTP) is located near the Viewpoint of Shillong Peak. Tourism Department, Government of Meghalaya will be implementing the project as a Project Implementation Unit under MEIDP. The Shillong Peak Ropeway Project will be completed in approximately 36 months.

MODE OF IMPLEMENTATION

PPP on Management Contract (with rehabilitation/ expansion) mode

PROJECT
CLASSIFICATION

Greenfield
Total Project Cost : INR 100Cr
  • State

    Meghalaya
  • District

    East Khasi Hills
  • City

    Upper Shillong
PROJECT STAGE
PROJECT REQUIREMENT

01

This project is being funded through External aid and State fund. For Operations and Maintenance of the ropeway asset

02

State Government would invite investment from the private sector on Management Contract (with rehabilitation/ expansion) mode
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