The construction of the world’s second-largest ropeway project coming up in Himachal Pradesh will commence on 01 March, 2025, as stated by Deputy Chief Minister Pradesh Mukesh Agnihotri. The route lines have been named Monal Line, Deodar Line and Apple Line and will have 15 stations.

Thirteen boarding stations have been designated, as Taradevi, Judicial Complex, Chakkar, Tutikandi, New ISBT, Railway Station, Old ISBT, Lift, Chhota Shimla, Navbahar, Sanjauli, IGMC and Lakkar Bazaar. All the documents for forest clearance under the Forest Clearance Act (FCA) have been uploaded to the portal, as informed by the Deputy CM. Also, the New Development Bank’s fact-finding mission conducted an inspection and gave its consent on 12 July 2024. 

The Shimla Ropeway will span 60 km, and initially, the ropeway will have the capacity to transport 2,000 people per hour. The state government will cover 20 percent of the project cost of Rs 1,734.40 crore, and 80 percent financing will come from the New Development Bank. The project is expected to create direct employment for 250 people and indirect employment for over 20,000.