One of South West Khasi Hills district’s most popular tourist destinations, Synrang Mawrin at Mawten village was inaugurated today by Tourism Minister, Paul Lyngdoh.
The total cost of the project sanctioned under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) was Rs 1.27 crore.
Speaking on the occasion Lyngdoh informed that the State government is at a planning stage for development of tourism sector in the area with a hope for quick and speedy implementation through the assistance and support of Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Lyngdoh said about 1000 viable homestays have been sanctioned up-to March 2024 in order to develop tourism in the district. He emphasised on the need to create “Tourism Police” for the safety of tourists and appealed for help and support from the community in order to boost tourism.
Mawkyrwat MLA, Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar lauded the people of the area for their foresightedness in the implementation of the project under MGNREGS which will benefit them in the long run. He was of view that beautification of this place will be done in such way so as not to destroy the beautiful landscape and picturesque scene that God has adorn with. He also hoped that more development projects will be brought in order to promote and develop the area.
