Meghalaya Receives Rs 700 Crore From Japan Agency For Development of Tourism

Shillong: Meghalaya government has received 700 crore from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for promotion and development of tourism sector in the state.

The state Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma made the announcement on Tuesday after laying the foundation stone for an eco-resort of the tourism department at scenic Sakal A.duma village under the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve in West Garo Hills district.

Out of 700 crore, the Meghalaya government has earmarked Rs 350 crore each for the Khasi and Garo Hills regions.

The Chief Minister said that the facility will be one of the best tourist resorts in the northeastern region and Rs 23 crore will be spent on the project which is expected to complete within a year.

Commenting further on the same, Sangma said that this project will be the property of the people of the region.

Sangama further informed that the Water Reservoir Project to protect and preserve the rivers and streams and other water bodies will soon be implemented in the state.

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