The foundation stone of the much-anticipated Shillong Ropeway project will be laid by the second week of January 2024.
Shillong Ropeway Project Conceived By Meghalaya Government Two Years Ago
Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on December 15 said that all necessary clearances from various departments have been obtained.
He further said one major hindrance was obtaining clearance from the Forest department as the project involves exchange of land and afforestation programme, but assured that these issues are being resolved. The estimated Rs 138 crore project was conceived by the state government two years ago.
The Shillong Ropeway service will commence at the Madan Laban terminal and transport passengers towards Lumparing and the Shillong Peak viewing platform.
Earlier, the state government had entered into an agreement with the Riat Laban Dorbar Shnong to acquire 1.34 hectares of land around the Shillong Peak on a 35-year lease for the construction of this ambitious project.
