In Jammu and Kashmir, the Administrative Council (AC) under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, accorded the administrative approval for the Installation of a vertical lift from Peerkho Station of Jammu Ropeway Project to Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex, at Jammu.

Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the installation of the vertical lift will connect the Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex with Peerkho Station of the Jammu Ropeway Project and other tourist/pilgrim places, providing a complete tourist/pilgrim circuit.

The circuit shall be of huge convenience to the tourists and pilgrims visiting nearby spots such as the Jammu Ropeway Project, Peerkho Temple, Mahamaya Temple, Bahu Fort, Bagh-e-Bahu, and Bhawe Mata Ji Temple.

The Lift shall provide easy connectivity from Mubarak Mandi Complex to other three ancient temples and other tourist-related places in the Jammu district. It will also attract the pilgrims visiting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and provide them with a complete religious circuit. The project will boost heritage/pilgrim tourism,  enhance the revenue earnings of the Jammu Ropeway Project along with generation of employment opportunities. The project will be divided into two sections, each with a vertical rise of 38 and 30 metres and two footbridges with spans of 34 and 30 metres, respectively. It will have a Base Station, an Intermediate Station, an Upper Station, and Capsule-type cabins with panoramic views. There will also be parking available at the Intermediate Station. The project shall be completed at an estimated cost of 27 crore rupees.