Patna. The Bihar administration is preparing to roll out a seven‑kilometre rope‑way that will stretch across the Ganga, joining the lively Marine Drive stretch of Patna with the revered Hariharnath Temple at Sonpur. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary disclosed at the Rising Bihar Investor Summit 2026 that ground‑work could commence within the next five months.

Public‑Private Partnership fuels the venture

The cable‑car scheme is being pursued through a Public‑Private Partnership (PPP) structure. While the overall concept is settled, key specifics—such as the exact route alignment, station layouts, total investment outlay, and technical parameters—are still under detailed review.

Elevating pilgrim traffic and tourism

Targeted primarily at devotees traveling to the Hariharnath Temple, the aerial link will offer a quicker, scenic alternative to conventional river crossings. The project dovetails with Bihar’s wider strategy to upgrade tourism infrastructure, making sacred destinations more reachable for visitors from Patna and beyond.

State planners are also contemplating similar rope‑way ideas at other holy sites, notably a proposed connection between Ajgaivinath Dham in Sultanganj and Aguwani Ganga Ghat in Bhagalpur.

Investor summit highlights development thrusts

During the summit, CM Choudhary urged entrepreneurs to explore Bihar’s robust investment climate, pointing to prospects in infrastructure, tourism, manufacturing, agriculture and food processing. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari attended the event, reaffirming the central government’s support for Bihar’s infrastructure agenda.

Flood mitigation remains a parallel focus

In his address, the chief minister also underscored the state’s persistent flood challenges. He called for long‑term measures to regulate upstream water inflow, reinforce embankments along the Ganga, and capture monsoon runoff for use in drought‑prone zones later in the year.

Roadmap for the rope‑way

With the Patna‑Sonpur rope‑way poised to blend improved river connectivity with tourism growth, the immediate agenda shifts to finalising engineering designs, locking in private partners, and securing all necessary clearances before breaking ground.