Mizoram Governor Discusses Ropeway Projects with MoRTH, NHLML & UD&PA Department Officials
Aizawl, June 17, 2025: Mizoram Governor, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), held a discussion today at Raj Bhavan with senior officials from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) and the State’s Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation (UD&PA) Department, focusing on unlocking the potential of ropeway projects to drive transformative connectivity in Mizoram under the Government of India’s ambitious National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana.
Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh stressed the urgent need for innovative strategies to combat urban congestion, emphasizing the importance of advancing these initiatives. Noting the scarcity of vacant spaces in Aizawl, he advocated for exploring sites beyond the city center to ensure smooth project execution. He underscored the necessity of proactively addressing connectivity and public concerns through meticulous planning, positioning the Parvatmala initiative, connecting one end to another end easing problem for the people, as a catalyst for sustainable development in Mizoram’s hilly landscape. He further emphasized the need to consider ways to effectively implement this scheme in collaboration with other line departments.
Shri Vinay Kumar, Additional Secretary, MoRTH, reaffirmed the ministry’s unwavering commitment to driving ropeway projects in Mizoram. He highlighted that the Parvatmala programme is designed to enhance connectivity in mountainous regions, with 90% of the generated revenue earmarked for reinvestment into local development, fostering economic growth and infrastructure progress.
UD&PA Secretary Pu Lalmalsawma Pachuau delivered an insightful PowerPoint presentation, detailing the proposed ropeway corridors for Aizawl and its surrounding areas under the ‘Ropeways Under Aizawl Sustainable Urban Transport Project (ASUTP).’ He outlined the Comprehensive Mobility Plan, spanning 280 square kilometers, aimed at decongesting Aizawl city. The plan encompasses ropeway, pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, a regional truck terminal, enhanced bus and truck terminals and an upgraded public transport system, among other initiatives.
The meeting was also attended by Pu Ajit Roy, Secretary to the Governor; Pu Jacob Lalawmpuia, Director, UD&PA; Pu Prashant Jain, Vice President, NHLML and other senior officials from the UD&PA Department. This dynamic session marks a significant step toward redefining Mizoram’s urban mobility and infrastructure landscape, aligning with the visionary goals of the Parvatmala programme.
Mizoram Larsap-in MoRTH, NHLML leh UD&PA Department hotute Ropeway Project chungchang a sawipui (Mizo)
Aizawl, the 17th June, 2025: Mizoram Larsap, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) chuan vawiin khan Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) leh Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation (UD&PA) Department hotute chu Raj Bhavan-ah kawmin, Sawrkar laipui ‘National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana’ hmanga Mizorama Ropeway siam a nih theih nana pawimawhte a sawipui.
Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh chuan khawpui tawt zel tur ven nan ruahmanna hrang hrang neih a pawimawh thu leh hmalak ran chu thil tihmakmawh a nih thu sawiin, tun dinhmunah Aizawlah hmun awl a tam tawh loh avangin Sawrkar project kalpui turin Aizawl khawpui chhung chauh melh lova, hmun dangte pawh ngaihven tel zel a tul thu a sawi a. Inkalpawhna leh mipui veivahnate chu ngaihven hmasak ngai a ni tih sawiin, tlangrama chengte inkalpawhna atana Sawrkar laipui project tha tak Parvatmala chu tangkai taka hman a nih theih nana hmelhriata chhawr tangkai a tul thu a sawi a. Line Department dangte nen pawha inrawntlanga he scheme hi chhawr tangkai dan tur ngaihtuah tlan a tul thu a sawi bawk.
Pu Vinay Kumar, Addl. Secretary, MoRTH chuan Mizorama Ropeway project kalpui turin theihtawp chhuahpui an inhuam thu a sawi a. An hnuaia kalpui Parvatmala chu tlangrama inkalpawhna siam nana project tangkai tak a nih thu leh hemi atanga revenue 90% chu khawtual hmasawnna thawh nana hman theih a nih thu a sawi bawk.
He hunah hian UD&PA Secretary Pu Lalmalsawma Pachuau chuan PowerPoint Presentation hmangin Aizawl khawpui leh a chhehvela Ropeway Corridor hrang hrang din tura ruahmanna siam, ‘Ropeways Under Aizawl Sustainable Urban Transport Project (ASUTP)’ chungchang a sawifiah a. Aizawl leh a chhehvel 280 Sq. Km azauah khawpui tawt tihziaawm nan Comprehensive Mobility Plan siam a nih thu leh hemi hian project hrang hrang -Ropeway, Improve Pedestrianisation, Regional Truck Terminal, Bus & Truck Terminal, Improvement of Bus System leh adangte a huam thu a sawi bawk.
Meeting-ah hian Pu Ajit Roy, Secretary to Governor; Pu Jacob Lalawmpuia, Director, UD&PA; Pu Prashant Jain, Vice President, NHLML leh UD&PA Department hotute an tel a ni.
Dr. Lallawmkima, MIS, PRO to Governor