# India aims 250 cable-car lines to ease urban traffic jams

2026-08-18T16:38:40+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 1 independent outlet

India plans to build at least 250 cable-car lines nationwide to tackle traffic congestion, building on the Dharamshala Skyway that opened in Himachal Pradesh in 2022. The ropeway, built by a Tata Group unit, has eased transport in the alpine city for commuters and visitors, serving as a model for the centrally driven program. Nikkei Asia reports the initiative is linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's push for urban mobility alternatives. The scheme is making slow but steady progress, with the government aiming to roll out lines across multiple cities. No specific timeline or budget has been disclosed for the full 250-line target.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Nikkei Asia frames the story as a Modi-driven initiative making slow but steady progress, focusing on the government's ambition of building 250 lines and the Dharamshala Skyway as a success story. This is a government-critical frame that treats the program's pace as a qualified achievement, leaving out cost overruns or environmental concerns. The measured read is that India's cable-car push is real but not transformative yet. Watch for the next major tender or completion target in the 250-line plan.

## Coverage

Coverage: 1 source, 1 government-critical
- asia.nikkei.com (government critical) <https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/big-in-asia/india-turns-to-aerial-gondolas-to-overcome-traffic-jams>
  Leads with Modi's branding and calls progress 'slow but steady'

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