Parliament Question: Ropecar Facility to Rockfort Temple, Tiruchirappalli

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 691 ANSWERED ON 23rd July 2026 ROPECAR FACILITY TO ROCKFORT TEMPLE, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI 691. SHRI DURAI VAIKO: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has received any proposal or representation for providing a ropeway/ropecar facility to the Rockfort Temple, one of the prominent heritage and pilgrimage sites in Tiruchirappalli; (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard; (c) whether the Government proposes to provide financial or technical assistance for establishing a ropecar facility to improve accessibility for elderly persons, Divyangjan and pilgrims visiting the temple; and (d) if so, the details thereof along with the proposed timeline for implementation and if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI) (a) to (d) The development of transportation infrastructure including ropeways is a continuous process. The Central Government receives proposals from various State Governments from time to time, including Tamil Nadu. Decisions are taken based on techno- financial outcome of the Detailed Project Report (DPR), fulfilment of the criteria, and the project prioritization framework. *****