India approves ropeway to Vaishno Devi shrine, aiding elderly and disabled pilgrims.

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in India has approved a ropeway project to make the pilgrimage to the Vaishno Devi shrine safer and more accessible. The ropeway will connect Tarakote Marg to Bhawan, reducing the 13-kilometer trek to a few minutes. This project aims to benefit elderly and differently-abled pilgrims and is expected to transport several thousand people daily, reducing congestion on the traditional path.

November 18, 2024
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