Adani Enterprises has scored a big win in infrastructure development by bagging the contract to build a state-of-the-art ropeway from Sonprayag to Kedarnath. The National Highways Logistics Management Ltd (NHLML) awarded the Letter of Award (LoA) to the company on Monday for this ambitious Kedarnath ropeway project, with a total investment of Rs 4,081 crore.
This marks Adani’s first major ropeway venture, handled by its Roads, Metro, Rail, and Water (RMRW) division. The project, part of the National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana, will take six years to complete under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Once built, Adani will operate the ropeway for 29 years, ensuring long-term benefits for pilgrims and the local economy.
Imagine trekking for nine grueling hours to reach the sacred Kedarnath temple – now, this 12.9 km ropeway will slash that time to just 36 minutes! It promises to make the pilgrimage safer and much more accessible, especially with its capacity to ferry 1,800 passengers per hour in each direction. That’s a game-changer for the millions who visit Kedarnath every year – around 20 lakh pilgrims annually flock to this holy site in Uttarakhand.
The project isn’t just about convenience; it will create jobs, boost tourism, and strengthen connectivity in the region. Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, shared his excitement, calling it “more than an engineering project – it’s a bridge between devotion and modern infrastructure.” He added, “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.”
Adani Enterprises has a strong track record in emerging infrastructure, from roads to airports and green energy initiatives like the green hydrogen ecosystem, data centres, and primary industries such as copper and petrochemicals. These efforts align with nation-building goals, often spinning off into independent listed companies to unlock value.
With this Kedarnath ropeway project, Adani is set to transform how devotees experience one of India’s most revered spiritual destinations, blending faith with cutting-edge technology.
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