- Karnataka government gave its approval to the Rs 93.40-crore ropeway project at Nandi hills under a public-private-participation (PPP) model.
- Nandi hills has become a tourism hub. The ropeway will be 2.93-km long, have 18 towers and each round-trip will take about 28 minutes.
- The cabinet has approved 50 cabins, each accommodating 10 passengers, for the project.Construction of pillars in the forest is a challenge as it might disrupt the ecosystem of the area.
