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Meghalaya Allocates ₹2 Crore to Enhance Roadside Tourist Facilities
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🗓 14 Nov 2026, 01:33 AM
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The Meghalaya government has earmarked ₹2 crore to upgrade roadside amenities for tourists, aiming to boost the state's tourism appeal.
The Meghalaya government announced today that it will provide ₹2 crore in assistance to upgrade roadside tourist amenities across the state. The funding will be used to improve rest stops, install better signage, enhance waste disposal facilities and provide clean drinking water points along major tourist routes.
The initiative is part of the state's broader effort to make travel more comfortable for visitors and to encourage longer stays. By improving basic infrastructure, Meghalaya hopes to attract more domestic tourists and support local businesses that benefit from increased footfall.
Tourism officials said the project will be implemented in phases, with priority given to high‑traffic corridors such as the Shillong–Jowai and Tura–Mawphlang routes. They also noted that the upgrade will create job opportunities for local contractors and artisans.
The allocation follows earlier investments in scenic viewpoints and heritage sites, underscoring Meghalaya’s commitment to positioning itself as a premier eco‑tourism destination in Northeast India.
The initiative is part of the state's broader effort to make travel more comfortable for visitors and to encourage longer stays. By improving basic infrastructure, Meghalaya hopes to attract more domestic tourists and support local businesses that benefit from increased footfall.
Tourism officials said the project will be implemented in phases, with priority given to high‑traffic corridors such as the Shillong–Jowai and Tura–Mawphlang routes. They also noted that the upgrade will create job opportunities for local contractors and artisans.
The allocation follows earlier investments in scenic viewpoints and heritage sites, underscoring Meghalaya’s commitment to positioning itself as a premier eco‑tourism destination in Northeast India.