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The Adani Group has been awarded the project to build a 12.9 km ropeway from Sonprayag to Kedarnath, cutting the current nine-hour trek to just 36 minutes. The ₹4,081 crore project will employ Tri-cable Detachable Gondola (3S) technology, enhancing stability and safety in high-altitude conditions. Designed to carry 1,800 passengers per hour per direction, it aims to boost pilgrimage accessibility, tourism, and regional economic development in Uttarakhand. Built under a Public-Private Partnership model, Adani will operate the ropeway for 29 years, generating local employment opportunities while ensuring safer and faster travel for pilgrims, particularly the elderly and those with health concerns.