Gangtok, Feb. 6 -- In a significant move to address urban traffic challenges and boost tourism, the Sikkim government has unveiled plans to introduce a modern aerial ropeway system in Gangtok. The initiative, discussed during a high-level meeting chaired by Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri P.S. Tamang (Golay) on February 6, 2025, aims to transform the city's transport infrastructure and provide a sustainable alternative to traditional road-based commuting.

The meeting, attended by officials from the Urban Development Department (UDD), key stakeholders, and potential investors, focused on the implementation of the ropeway project under the Sikkim Ropeway Act, 2023. Gangtok, the state capital, has been grappling with increasing traffic congest...