Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways addressed questions regarding the Parvatmala Scheme, announced in the Union Budget 2022-23, which focuses on ropeway development. Currently, 10 projects are approved and under construction with a total cost of Rs 8,151 crore. The scheme aims to improve transportation in hilly and remote areas, boost tourism, and reduce congestion.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Project Status and Locations:**
* 10 ropeway projects are approved and under construction.
* Projects are distributed across multiple states/UTs including Uttar Pradesh (2), Himachal Pradesh (1), Madhya Pradesh (2), Haryana (1), Jammu & Kashmir (1), Uttarakhand (2), and Maharashtra (1).
* **Implementation Model:**
* Projects primarily utilize Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) and Design Build Finance Operate Transfer (DBFOT) models.
* Concessionaires are responsible for construction, operation, and maintenance during the concession period.
* HAM projects: 100% revenue collected by the Authority.
* DBFOT projects: Revenue collected by the Concessionaire, with revenue support from the Authority if ridership falls below 80% of the annual target and revenue sharing if ridership exceeds 120%.
* Maximum fare is determined by the respective State Government/UT Administration.
* **Benefits:**
* Expected benefits include regional growth, improved last-mile transportation, and increased tourism.
* **State Proposals:**
* The Government receives infrastructure proposals, including ropeway projects, from various State Governments, including Andhra Pradesh.
* Decisions on proposals are based on the techno-financial outcome of the Detailed Project Report (DPR), fulfillment of criteria, connectivity requirements, and prioritization.
Impact Analysis:
* **State Governments/UT Administrations:**
* Impact: Required to notify maximum fare for ropeway projects. State Governments, including Andhra Pradesh, can submit proposals for ropeway projects.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with State Ropeway Acts for fare notification. Prepare and submit Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for proposed projects.
* **Concessionaires:**
* Impact: Responsible for construction, operation, and maintenance of ropeway projects. Revenue collection varies based on the project model (HAM or DBFOT).
* Action Required: Fulfill obligations for construction, operation, and maintenance as per the concession agreement. Manage revenue collection and potential revenue sharing with the Authority.
* **Citizens/Tourists:**
* Impact: Benefit from improved transportation, reduced congestion, and enhanced tourism opportunities in hilly and remote areas.
* Action Required: Utilize the new ropeway infrastructure for transportation and tourism purposes.
Key Entities Referenced
Parvatmala Scheme: A ropeway development programme announced in the Union Budget 2022-23, aimed at improving connectivity in hilly and remote areas.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of road transport infrastructure.
SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI: The Minister of Road Transport and Highways.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India from which proposals have been received for inclusion under the Parvatmala Scheme.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India with 2 approved ropeway projects under the Parvatmala Scheme.
Himachal Pradesh: A state in India with 1 approved ropeway project under the Parvatmala Scheme.
Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM): One of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models being followed for implementing the Parvatmala scheme.
Design Build Finance Operate Transfer (DBFOT): One of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models being followed for implementing the Parvatmala scheme.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4693
ANSWERED ON 21ST AUGUST, 2025
IMPLEMENTATION OF PARVATMALA SCHEME
4693. SHRI TANGELLA UDAY SRINIVAS
Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
be pleased to state:
(a) the current status of the Parvatmala Scheme including the
number of ropeway projects approved, under construction and
completed, State-wise;
(b) the total funds allocated, released and utilised for these projects
since the launch of the scheme, project and year-wise;
(c) the details of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model being
followed for implementing the scheme including the role of private
sector players;
(d) the economic, environmental and tourism-related benefits
expected from the scheme particularly in reducing road congestion
and pollution in hilly and remote areas;
(e) whether any proposals have been received from the State
Government of Andhra Pradesh for inclusion under the Parvatmala
Scheme and if so, the details thereof; and
(f) whether the Government proposes to identify and develop
ropeway projects in Andhra Pradesh especially in tourist hubs and
tribal areas and if so, the steps being taken in this regard?ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) and (b) Ropeways Development Programme- “Parvatmala” was
announced in the Union Budget 2022-23. Under this programme, 10
projects costing Rs 8,151 crore are approved/under construction. The
state-wise details of approved projects are as under:
S. No. State / UT No. of Projects
1 Uttar Pradesh 02 Nos.
2 Himachal Pradesh 01 Nos.
3 Madhya Pradesh 02 Nos.
4 Haryana 01 Nos.
5 Jammu & Kashmir 01 Nos.
6 Uttarakhand 02 Nos.
7 Maharashtra 01 Nos.
(c) The ropeway projects under Parvatmala are being implemented
primarily on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) and Design Build Finance
Operate Transfer (DBFOT) mode.
The Concessionaire of the project is responsible for construction,
operations and maintenance of the project during the Concession
Period. For HAM projects, 100% revenue is to be collected by the
Authority. On the other hand, for DBFOT projects, revenue is to be
collected by the Concessionaire, with a provision for revenue support
by the Authority if the actual ridership falls below 80% of the annual
target, and for revenue sharing with the Authority if the actual
ridership goes above 120% of the annual target, as per terms of
concession agreement. Additionally, the maximum fare is notified by
the concerned State Government/Union Territory Administration in
accordance with the provisions of the respective State Ropeway Acts.
(d) The key benefits of the ropeway infrastructure include regional
growth, ease of last-mile transportation, and tourism promotion.(e) and (f) The development of transportation infrastructure including
ropeways is a continuous process. The Government receives
proposals from various State Governments from time to time, including
Andhra Pradesh. Decisions are taken based on techno-financial
outcome of the Detailed Project Report (DPR), fulfilment of the criteria,
requirement of connectivity and inter-se priority.
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