Economy of NE
Objective: To blend ecological preservation with climate-smart agriculture and community-led tourism.
Support: Funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB); Executed by the Planning, Investment Promotion & Sustainable Development Department, Meghalaya.
Key Initiatives:
- Wahkhen:
Development of a Traditional Music School with performance and training facilities.
Enhanced village square for tourist reception.
Upgraded roads and connectivity.
Addresses untapped tourism potential despite Khasi musical heritage.
- Wahlyngkhat:
Living Root Bridges Museum with scenic hiking trails.
- Mawsynram Circuit:
Rain and Bamboo Interpretation Centre to promote eco-tourism and cultural heritage.
Focus on employment generation and checking rural-urban migration.
- Umden:
Silk Experiential Centre to showcase local silk weaving and craftsmanship.
- Marngar:
Coffee Experience Centre to promote coffee tourism and rural livelihoods.
- Shillong:
Development of a Heritage Indigenous Cultural Centre.
Significance:
Promotes sustainable tourism.
Preserves natural and cultural heritage.
Generates rural employment.
Addresses migration issues.
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