Parvati Hill in Pune
For this, the civic body has made a provision of Rs 1 crore in its 2026-27 budget,” said Shrinath Bhimale, chairperson of the committee. The civic administration invited tenders for the appointment of the consultant in Aug 2026. The consultant will be paid a fee equivalent to 1.27% of the project cost or a minimum of Rs 2.54 crore, whichever is higher.
The ropeway will be based on electrical and mechanical technology, according to PMC officials. Civic officials said the project had received clearance from the environment department. A ropeway project at such a location could aggravate the existing traffic problems,” said Rucha Joshi, a resident of Satara Road. Hemant Bagul, Yuva Sena Pune city president, said the proposal to construct a ropeway connecting Peshwe Park and Parvati was not feasible. A proper assessment of the project’s necessity should have been conducted before initiating the process,” said Nitin Kadam, an NCP (SP) leader from the Sahakarnagar area.
Pune: The Peshwe Park to Parvati ropeway proposal has faced strong resistance from citizens and activists, around two decades after it was shelved following fierce public opposition. “PMC has proposed the Peshwe Park to Parvati ropeway project to boost tourism in the city. However, a final decision on its implementation will be taken after the consultant submits its report. “Swargate, in particular, is a key multi-modal transport hub in Pune. With the Metro, buses and other public transport systems, the area already experiences heavy traffic. “The administration must reconsider the project. It could adversely affect the local flora and fauna and the rich biodiversity in the vicinity.