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Meghalaya Unveils Sustainable Tourism Roadmap for Year‑Round Global Appeal
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 10:36 PM
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Meghalaya has announced a comprehensive sustainable tourism plan aimed at attracting global visitors throughout the year.
Meghalaya, a northeastern state known for its waterfalls and living root bridges, has unveiled a comprehensive sustainable tourism roadmap aimed at attracting global visitors throughout the year.
The plan, announced by the state tourism department, seeks to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship, ensuring that the region’s natural beauty and cultural heritage are preserved for future generations.
While specific measures were not detailed in the announcement, the roadmap is expected to include initiatives such as eco‑friendly infrastructure development, community‑based tourism programs, and stricter conservation regulations.
Experts say that a year‑round tourism strategy could boost the state’s economy and create new employment opportunities, especially in rural areas, while also raising awareness about Meghalaya’s unique ecosystems.
The state’s tourism officials have urged stakeholders, including local businesses and visitors, to adopt sustainable practices and support the roadmap’s objectives.
The plan, announced by the state tourism department, seeks to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship, ensuring that the region’s natural beauty and cultural heritage are preserved for future generations.
While specific measures were not detailed in the announcement, the roadmap is expected to include initiatives such as eco‑friendly infrastructure development, community‑based tourism programs, and stricter conservation regulations.
Experts say that a year‑round tourism strategy could boost the state’s economy and create new employment opportunities, especially in rural areas, while also raising awareness about Meghalaya’s unique ecosystems.
The state’s tourism officials have urged stakeholders, including local businesses and visitors, to adopt sustainable practices and support the roadmap’s objectives.