Kevay Mata temple ropeway project gets final approval, work set to begin soon
With this clearance, groundwork for the project is set to begin soon, and it is expected to be completed within 1.5 years.
The proposed ropeway will connect the foothills of Kinlaria village to the temple site at the summit, offering a convenient and time-saving travel option for pilgrims and visitors. The project received final forest clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.
An official said, "As per the approval, 0.7712 hectare of forest land has been marked for diversion for the construction of the ropeway.
This includes 0.2341 hectare for the lower terminal station, 0.4556 hectare for the upper terminal station, and 0.0815 hectares for six tower foundations."
The forest department submitted the proposal for land diversion, which was reviewed and recommended by the state-level empowered committee before being forwarded to the central govt for final sanction. "After multiple rounds of scrutiny and compliance with all legal requirements, the project received the green light," the official added.
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Situated in hilly terrain, the Kevay Mata Temple has long awaited improved accessibility. With the ropeway project now approved, devotees and tourists will soon have a much safer and easier route to reach the temple.
The final approval not only clears the way for the physical execution of the project but also allows for the immediate initiation of the tendering process. Once construction begins, the ropeway is expected to be completed within 18 months, at an estimated cost of Rs 25 crore.
Officials said, all environmental and forest-related formalities have been completed, and the project will now move swiftly to the implementation phase. "The cost of felling trees shall be deposited by the user agency with the State Forest Department. No labour camps shall be established on the forest land, and the user agency shall provide fuels—preferably alternative fuels—to labourers and staff working at the site, so as to avoid any damage or pressure on the nearby forest areas," the official said.
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