In a move to boost India’s ropeway infrastructure and technology, leading transport consultancy RITES Ltd. and the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT-Mandi) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today. The collaboration aims to establish a dedicated “Ropeway Centre of Excellence,” combining RITES’ industry experience with IIT-Mandi’s academic excellence.
Ropeway Centre of Excellence: Purpose and Function
This exciting venture will see the construction of a functional ropeway near the IIT-Mandi campus, serving as a training ground for professionals and a platform for joint research initiatives. Intensive training modules for developers, suppliers, manufacturers, and operators will be developed, focusing on the creation of innovative and sustainable ropeway solutions.
This collaboration between RITES and IIT-Mandi marks a significant step towards establishing India as a leader in ropeway technology and infrastructure. The Ropeway Centre of Excellence holds immense potential to benefit not only the transportation sector but also the communities it serves, offering efficient, sustainable, and scenic travel solutions.
For those unaware, RITES Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise, stands at the forefront of the transport consultancy and engineering sector in India. ON the other hand, IIT-Mandi is a renowned research university and represents one of the eight newer second-generation IITs.