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Meghalaya launches road and tourism development projects in West Garo Hills
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 02:42 PM
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The Meghalaya government announced new infrastructure and tourism initiatives aimed at improving connectivity and boosting the economy of West Garo Hills district.
State officials disclosed a set of projects designed to enhance road networks and promote tourism in West Garo Hills, a remote district of Meghalaya. The plan includes the construction of new rural roads, upgrading existing bridges, and setting up basic tourist amenities such as information centres and eco‑friendly lodging. Authorities said the initiatives will create employment opportunities and make the district more accessible to visitors and traders. The projects are slated to begin later this year, with funding sourced from the state budget and central government schemes. Officials emphasized that the development will be carried out with minimal environmental impact, preserving the region’s natural landscape.