Varanasi To Become Indias first City to Start Ropeway Service in Public Transportation
- Varanasi of Uttar Pradesh will become the first city in India to use ropeway services in public transportation. Overall, Varanasi will be the third city in the world after Bolivia and Mexico City to use ropeway in public transportation.
- The total cost of the ropeway project is Rs 424 crore. The total distance of 4.2 km will be covered in just 15 minutes.
- The cost of the project will be divided between the Centre and the state government at 80:20.
Points to remember:
- First Indian city to get ropeway services in public transportation?
- Overall rank of Varanasi in ropeway services in public transportation?
Source: news18