Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday inaugurated the Chitmang Chaiwat Nature-Based Glamping Project at Badri Rongdong in South Garo Hills.
Under the sustainable eco-tourism and community-led development project, the glamping site was set up in a 21.48-hectare land scarred by unsustainable practices. Poised to be known as the state’s eco-tourism destination, the site features traditional Garo-style cabins and eco-friendly PVC dome tents.
The complex is expected to create jobs, promote local economic growth, and showcase Meghalaya’s natural beauty.
Speaking on the occasion, reiterated the government’s commitment to promoting tourism in the state. He stated that projects like Chitmang Chaiwat demonstrate the government’s endeavour to work in collaboration with different departments to boost tourism infrastructure in the state.
He expressed his gratitude to the Soil Conservation Minister and Department, as well as the people of Chitmang Chaiwat, for ensuring the project’s completion and thanked Minister Marcuise N. Marak for suggesting that the park be named after his late father, Purno Agitok Sangma.
“We should be able to showcase our tourism potential to the rest of the country,” the Chief Minister said, lauding the efforts of all involved in the conservation and sustainable tourism project.
He also emphasised the importance of balancing environment and development, highlighting the state’s commitment to sustainable growth.
The Chief Minister also announced that the foundation for an additional secretariat that will be laid at Tura on June 19. He said the building will showcase the architectural drawings to the people, and also showcase projects to develop Wari Chora, a tourist site in South Garo Hills and Siju Cave and Mandalgre tourist site in East Garo Hills.
Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma, Cabinet Ministers Marcuise Marak, Rakkam Sangma, and A T Mondal, along with MLAs Kartus Sangma, Pongseng Marak, Sangma Sangma, and Jim Sangma were present on the occasion.
