In a move to address urban traffic challenges and to boost tourism, the Sikkim government has unveiled a plan to introduce a modern aerial ropeway system in Gangtok, an official statement said on Thursday.
The initiative, discussed during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister P S Tamang during the day, aims to transform the city’s transport infrastructure and provide a sustainable alternative to traditional road-based commuting.
The meeting, attended by officials from the Urban Development Department (UDD), key stakeholders and potential investors, focused on the implementation of the ropeway project under the Sikkim Ropeway Act, 2023.
