Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Tuesday revealed that a ropeway project is being planned between Dhaula Kuan and Manesar. “The ropeway can achieve speeds of up to 200 km per hour, but since several stations will need to be built along the route, the speed will be slightly lower,” Gadkari said.
The minister was speaking at ABP Network’s Reshaping India Conclave in New Delhi. The event kicked off today morning at 11 AM at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in the capital, and aims to bring together leading voices from government and industry to share perspectives on “Reshaping Infrastructure to Shape India@2047.”
Speaking about toll passes, the Road Transport and Highways Minister explained that tourists driving their own vehicles were burdened by heavy toll charges. “Now, they will have to pay lower toll fees and won’t need to stop at toll booths,” he added.
Focus on Roads and Tunnel Development
Gadkari also highlighted ongoing tunnel construction projects across the country. “Currently, 450 kilometres of tunnels are under construction, but the cost is quite high. When roads are damaged, we usually create diversions, but those are only temporary. We have now framed rules for diversions as well,” he said.
He further emphasised that major tunnel projects are being planned in states like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir.
When and Where To Watch
The day-long event will feature insightful sessions and thought-provoking discussions with senior policymakers, including key members of the Union Cabinet, who will outline India’s long-term development vision.
The conclave begins at 11 AM and runs until 5 PM on September 16. For those unable to attend in person, they can tune in to the sessions which are being streamed live on the official ABP News YouTube channel, ensuring wide access to the conversations.
Key Speakers
Among the notable speakers in the event is Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Rural Development. Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA is also scheduled to speak at the conclave.
The conclave is expected to provide a platform for crucial insights into India’s infrastructure roadmap, with leaders sharing strategies to accelerate growth and prepare the nation for its 2047 aspirations.
