Question : ROPEWAY TO SIACHEN



(a) whether the Siachen posts are proposed to be linked by ropeway;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the target date for completion of the project and the expenditure likely to be incurred thereon?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)

(a) to (c): There is a study presently underway to examine the feasibility of connecting some selected high altitude posts by aerial Cableway from the logistic bases for meeting the maintenance requirements. As only a feasibility study has presently been undertaken, it is not possible at this stage to indicate any details of the project or the time limit for the completion of such a project.