Tag: West Khasi Hills
Rs 190.46 crore worth tourism projects coming up in three states
The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned four new projects worth Rs 190.46 Crores under the tourism infrastructure development schemes, Swadesh Darshan and PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive) schemes in the states of Meghalaya, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. Under North East Circuit of Swadesh Darshan Scheme, the Ministry has sanctioned the project ‘Development of West Khasi Hills (Nongkhlaw- Krem Tirot – Khudoi & Kohmang Falls – Khri River- Mawthadraishan, Shillong), Jaintia Hills (Krang Suri Falls- Shyrmang- Iooksi), Garo Hills (Nokrek Reserve, Katta Beel, Siju Caves)’ in Meghalaya for Rs 84.95 crore. Siju Caves, Meghalaya The above project focuses on ... Read more
Meghalaya to have its first aqua park
Photo for representative purpose only Comingone Ymbon, Fisheries Minister of Meghalaya, inaugurated the first Aqua Park of the state at Photjaud-War, South West Khasi Hills District on Thursday, 11th October 2018 Speaking on the inaugural function, Ymbon said that the park built at a cost of Rs 26 lakhs, would help in boosting tourism and development of the state and enhance its economy. “Aqua Culture Mission-II will be launched soon in the state and it will help to increase the fish production of,” said the Minister Meghalaya is estimated to have annual demand of 27000 metric tonnes of fish, however ... Read more