Shillong, Nov 2: Tourism prospects in South West Khasi Hills received a boost as MLA Renikton L. Tongkhar on Monday inaugurated two development projects at Mawten.
The projects include a trekking trail at Synrang Mawrin and fencing work at the Mawten Presbyterian Church campus, were implemented under the Chief Minister’s Special Development Fund (CMSDF) 2024–25, with Rs 15 lakh sanctioned for the trekking trail and Rs 10 lakh for the church fencing.
The Synrang Mawrin trail is expected to open up the area’s scenic landscape to tourists and trekking enthusiasts by improving access and safety, while the fencing is aimed at enhancing security and upkeep of the church premises.
Tongkhar said such focused interventions under CMSDF help strengthen both tourism infrastructure and community institutions at the grassroots.
Others who spoke included Mawten Myntri Shnong Lovingwell Lyngdoh, Mawkyrwat BDO Isagahah Lawrniang and Co-Chairman of Meghalaya State Development Reforms Commission Carnes Sohshang.
