Vaishno Devi ropeway controversy: Why Katra locals are protesting?

Name: Vaishno Devi ropeway controversy: Why Katra locals are protesting? - The Tribune
Uploaded: 2026-02-10T21:50:37+05:30
Channel: The Tribune
Description: Vaishno Devi ropeway controversy: Why Katra locals are protesting?

Tribune Video Desk

Updated At : 09:55 PM Feb 10, 2026 IST

Protest demonstrations are continuing against the proposed ropeway project that will connect Katra with Sanjhi Chhat directly on way to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Trikuta Hills of Jammu. The issue was also raised in the Legislative Assembly where Chief Minister Omar Abdullah clarified that his cabinet has not given a go ahead to the project but it was approved by the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha in 2024. There are environmental concerns regarding the project as the fragile Trikuta hills are prone to landslides and the project may put the safety of devotees at risk.

#VaishnoDevi #KatraProtest #RopewayControversy #Katra #NoToRopeway #Pilgrimage #JammuAndKashmir #LocalProtest #LivelihoodConcerns #BreakingNews

Live Matches

Tags :

Jammu and Kashmir local news Katra livelihood protest Katra ropeway controversy explained Katra shutdown ropeway No to ropeway Katra pilgrimage route protest protest in Katra India ropeway controversy India ropeway project opposition Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Vaishno Devi ropeway impact on local jobs Vaishno Devi ropeway protest Vaishnodevi ropeway debate Why Katra locals are protesting ropeway

Vaishno Devi ropeway controversy: Why Katra locals are protesting?

Tribune Video Desk

Read what others can’t with The Tribune Premium

Live Matches