Local tourist taxi drivers under the banner of the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTA) on Tuesday staged a sit-in-demonstration to pressure the state government to formulate a policy that prioritizes local taxis in tourist destinations.
South Shillong MLA and chairman of Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (MTDC) Sanbor Shullai has lauded the MDA government's efforts in promoting tourism in the state.
The Meghalaya government has announced a major investment in the tourism sector, with the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DONER) clearing Rs 220 crores worth of projects for tourism development in Sohra.
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The state Cabinet has approved the extension of the lease for Orchid Polo and Jiva Resort in Sohra for an additional 30 years, with the resorts agreeing to pay 4% of their gross revenue to the government.
The Meghalaya cabinet has approved a policy and legal framework for renting out motorcycles and vehicles to tourists and individuals, aiming to regulate the sector and ensure tourist safety.
Sohra’s stunning landscapes are being overshadowed by mounting plastic waste and poor waste management. As Meghalaya aims to become a tourism hub, voices from the ground—including officials—warn that without urgent reform and civic responsibility, the dream could collapse under its own garbage.
Nongpoh MLA and United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Mayralborn Syiem said Ri-Bhoi is beginning to attract interest beyond its well-known destinations such as Umiam Lake and the Orchid and Biodiversity Park.
A new study has found that tourists visiting Meghalaya are increasingly adopting environmentally responsible behaviors, driven by growing awareness of climate change and concern for the region’s fragile ecosystems.
