Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Waterfall in Meghalaya named after Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar
A beautiful waterfall in Meghalaya, a state in India, has been named after the Deputy Chief Minister, Sniawbhalang Dhar.
This was done to honor his hard work in helping the local community and improving the area.
The waterfall is located in the West Jaintia Hills district.
During a special event, Dhar also started a new project to plant lots of trees in the forest and to make the area more attractive for tourists.
The government has also been supporting local homestays to make Meghalaya a popular place for people to visit.
Many important people, including government officials, were present at the event to show their support.
A waterfall in Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills district was named 'Sniawbhalang Dhar Waterfalls' after the Deputy Chief Minister.
The site was donated by Raid Buam in recognition of Dhar's role in resolving issues and contributing to the area's development.
Dhar laid the foundation stone for a tourism project and an afforestation initiative under the Regeneration Meghalaya Project.
The state government has promoted around 5,000 homestays to strengthen Meghalaya's tourism sector.
Various government officials, including the Deputy Commissioner and SP, attended the programme.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, Raid Buam, various government officials
- What
- A waterfall in Meghalaya named after Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar
- When
- July 21
- Where
- West Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya
- Why
- To recognize Dhar's contributions to the area's development and resolving issues related to the management of the Krangshuri tourist spot
Supporters of Naming
Critics of Naming
Recognition of Contributions
Supporters of Naming
The waterfall was named to recognize Dhar's role in resolving issues and contributing to the area's development.
Critics of Naming
Some may argue that naming natural landmarks after individuals sets a precedent that could lead to excessive personalization of public resources.
- Location
- West Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya
- Named After
- Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar
- Donor
- Raid Buam
- Event Date
- July 21
- Tourism Project
- Foundation stone laid for a tourism project
- Afforestation Initiative
- 20 lakh saplings to be planted in Raid Buam forest
- Homestays Promoted
- Around 5,000 homestays promoted