Himachal Pradesh polls 2022: Nitin Gadkari promises ropeways, cable railway, clean energy projects

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has promised more ropeways, a cable railway system, and clean energy projects for poll-bound Himachal Pradesh

"There is a need for tunnel projects, ropeways and funicular train systems...if we can connect these mountains through the electric transport system, these will ease your travel and improve connectivity," Gadkari said while addressing an election rally in the tribal area of Chamba district.

Similar ropeway, cable car and funicular railway projects have been launched in Leh and Ladakh regions, he said, adding that new-age projects can solve the connectivity issue in the sub-Himalayan range of mountains.


Gadkari, who was canvassing for Dr Janak Raj, the BJP candidate from the Bharmour constituency, reminded voters that the Pathankot-Bharmour highway project has been approved.

He also promised to bring electric mobility system to the region, especially considering the shortage of petrol pumps and gas stations.

"Solar rooftop projects can be implemented here which will power electric cars, buses and auto-rickshaws," PTI quoted him as saying.

Through electric mobility he is trying to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles from the whole country, Gadkari said.

"Ethanol, methanol, CNG, bio-CNG, electric, green hydrogen - all will be produced in Himachal Pradesh," he said, while talking on alternative fuel projects from farm waste.

Polling in Himachal Pradesh will be held on November 12 and the counting of votes will be taken up on December 8
(With PTI inputs)