Question

    Which organization has partnered with the Maharashtra government to implement ropeways as part of the National Ropeway Programme 'Parvatmala'?

    A National Ropeway Authority Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B National Highways Logistic Management Limited (NHLML) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Maharashtra Ropeway Corporation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Indian Infrastructure Development Corporation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Maharashtra Infrastructure Authority Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    •     The National Highways Logistic Management Limited (NHLML) has partnered with the Maharashtra government to implement ropeways as part of the National Ropeway Programme 'Parvatmala'. •     The Maharashtra Public Work Department and NHLML, a 100 per cent owned special purpose vehicle of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for infrastructure development, formalised their collaboration by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in this regard. •     NHLML is responsible for implementation of the ropeways projects. •     The state government has put forward a total of 40 ropeway projects for consideration under the scheme. •     These proposals are mainly from Mumbai, Satara, Raigad, Nashik, Nanded, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, with an additional five projects from Pune. •     As per the scheme, NHLML has been mandated to implement feasible ropeway projects out of priority list of proposals submitted by the state governments.  Learn Along: About Maharshtra Chief minister: Eknath Shinde                        Governor: Ramesh Bais                     Capital: Mumbai

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