Dehradun, April 15 -- Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met a Sikh delegation on the occasion of Baisakhi and said that the proposed ropeway project to Hemkunt Sahib would prove to be a milestone for devotees. "Estimated to cost around Rs.1,740 crore, the project will make the mountainous journey easier, safer, and more convenient, especially benefiting the elderly, women, and devotees with disabilities," Dhami said. The Sikh delegation included Narenderjit Singh Bindra, president of the Hemkunt Sahib Trust; Surendra Singh Namdhari, chairman of the Uttarakhand farmers commission; and MLA Suresh Gadiya, along with several eminent citizens and social representatives. CM Dhami said that the ropeway project to Hemkunt Sahib will be developed using modern technology while ensuring strict adherence to environmental standards. "This project will significantly reduce travel time and provide a safe and convenient pilgrimage experience, while also strengthening the local economy and boosting tourism in the region," Dhami said, adding, "Infrastructure along the Hemkunt Sahib route is being continuously upgraded, including better roads, healthcare facilities, sanitation, accommodation, and security arrangements."...