(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?
(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?
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.