Ropeways- History, Types and Challenges

By Er Kundan Singh

The Book "Ropeways - History, Types And Challenges" Describes The Ropeway Transport System Which Has Been Acquiring Much Importance, Especially At Tourist Destinations, Pilgrimage Places And Congested Urban Areas. Although, The System Has Been In Use Since Ancient Times In One Form Or The Other, Gradual Upgradation In Technology Has Made It A Safe, Reliable And Economic Mode Of Transportation. Conventional Transport System, Although In Use For Long, Has Serious Drawbacks In Terms Of Financial Viability, Environmental Safety And Last Mile Connectivity. To Meet Such Challenges, Ropeway As Alternative Mode Of Transport Is Widely Being Sought Across The Wortd. The Book Describes In Detail The Historical Background Of Ropeway System And Its Gradual Evolution To Present Day Safe, Sturdy And Reliable System Duly Mentioning Various Breakthroughs Attained During This Beautiful Journey. Aspects Related To Its Technical Feasibility, Financial Viability, Environmental Safety And Social Acceptability Have Been Discussed In Detail At Appropriate Places. The Initiative Taken By The Govt. Of India To Promote This Important Sector Through 'Parvatmala' Scheme Gives Readers First-Hand Information About The Importance This Sector Has Been Accorded. In A Nutshell, This Book Gives Crisp, Concise And Condensed Information About Ropeway System That Will Help The Readers To Explore And Experience Much More Aboul This Wonderful Transit System That Is Gaining Significant Importance Across The Globe.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1913936198
• ISBN13: 9781913936198
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: HP Hamilton India
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"