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Objective: Celebrate rural entrepreneurship, promote local produce (strawberries), and highlight scenic rural landscapes.
Organizers: Meghalayan Age Limited (MAL) in collaboration with Departments of Tourism and Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
Dates: May 2–3, 2025.
Venues: Sohliya (Ri-Bhoi), Syntung (East Khasi Hills), Darechikgre (West Garo Hills).
Focus Areas:
Boost agro-tourism.
Showcase rural development and success stories in Meghalaya.
Strawberry Production (2024 Data):
Current production: 1,220 metric tonnes.
Cultivation expansion: from 100 acres to 500 acres planned.
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