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Project detail:
Meghalaya is a hilly state endowed with significant ecotourismpotential, including virgin forests (76% of the total area), ample riverinesystems, scenic topography, and many natural attractions.
To sustain the economic growth, the Government of Meghalaya isplanning to focus on promoting the tourism sector. Tourism is a multisectoral activity and has the capacity to stimulate different sectors ofthe economy, unlocking opportunities for economic development,poverty alleviation and income generation. The sector is also labourintensive, thereby presenting a wide spectrum of job opportunities forthe skilled/unskilled workforce and benefits micro, small and mediumenterprises.
Development of tourism sector in Meghalaya is however hindered bylack of adequate infrastructure.
The objective of the Project is to construct infrastructure to promotetourism in Meghalaya, leading to development of 5 ecotourism circuits,identified by the GoM.
Note: please download project document attached to this project for more information.
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