PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Girnar ropeway in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has digitally inaugurated the newly-built passenger ropeway service at Girnar in Junagadh district.

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Girnar ropeway project consists a total of 25 cabins and is of 2.3 kilo meters length and 900 meters height. It operates at a capacity of 800 passengers per hour and 8000 per day.

The Rupees 130 crore project will attract more tourists and pilgrims to this historical place which will boost employment opportunities.

In addition to this, the ropeway will also provide a scenic view of the lush green beauty surrounding the Girnar mountain.

Mount Girnar is a major igneous plutonic complex which intruded into the basalts towards the close of the Deccan Trap period.