Shimla, Dec. 12 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT), raising concern over the alleged seismic, environmental and Forest Rights Act violations in the 2.4-km Bijli Mahadev Ropeway Project in Kullu's Kharal Valley, has asked the Himachal Pradesh government to file a reply within three weeks.

The order was issued on December 9 during hearing of two applications regarding the matter.

The Bijli Mahadev ropeway project is a Union government project under the Parvatmala Yojana, also known as the National Ropeways Development Programme - designed to offer a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional road transport in hilly areas. The project is to be built at an estimated cost of Rs.284 crore with a capacity of 36,000 passenger trips ...