Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Scindia, Meghalaya CM Lay Foundation for Rs 230 Crore Sohra Tourism Circuit
Imagine a very rainy place called Sohra that's famous for its beautiful waterfalls and caves.
The government is going to spend a lot of money to make it an even better place for tourists to visit.
They plan to build nice hotels, walkways, and special eco-friendly cottages.
This project will help create jobs for local people and ensure that the money made from tourism helps the community and protects the environment.
It's like giving Sohra a makeover to become a world-class eco-tourism spot while keeping its natural beauty safe.
The goal is to make this a special example for other places in Northeast India too.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma laid the foundation for the Sohra Tourism Circuit project.
The project, valued at approximately Rs 230 crore, is funded by the PM-DevINE scheme.
It aims to develop Sohra into a global eco-tourism destination, enhancing infrastructure and preserving heritage.
The development includes a 5-star resort, skywalk, tourist hub, and eco-cottage clusters, using a public-private partnership model.
The initiative focuses on sustainable livelihoods, inclusive employment, and equitable benefit sharing for local communities.
- Who
- Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma
- What
- Laid the foundation stone for the integrated development of the Sohra Tourism Circuit.
- When
- Saturday, October 31
- Where
- Sohra, Meghalaya
- Why
- To unlock tourism potential, promote sustainable livelihoods, preserve cultural and natural heritage, and boost economic growth.
- Project Cost
- Rs 230 crore
- Funding Scheme
- PM-DevINE (Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region)
- Key Features
- Integrated development of Sohra Tourism Circuit, 5-star resort, skywalk, tourist hub, eco-cottages
- Development Model
- Public-private partnership
- Project Goal
- Transform Sohra into a global eco-tourism destination, promote sustainable livelihoods, preserve heritage