It’s the trinity of pure air, music and community participation that Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has identified to promote the state as a world-class tourism destination. In a tete-a-tete with Correspondent Abhijit Deb, Mr. Sangma – who also holds the Tourism portfolio -- unravels his plans to make travel the mainstay of the state’s economy.
Q. Meghalaya has been bestowed with natural beauty. How is your dispensation planning to publicise this aspect?
A. These days, people seek unpolluted air and our state has plenty of it. We are boosting a green economy. Encouraging wellness tourism tops our priority list. We shall provide a breathable and pristine environment to visitors. Our exceedingly-successful homestay scheme offers travellers clean and comfortable places along with the facility to enjoy Khasi, Garo, Jaintia cuisine and other Indian dishes along with continental in the midst of cascading hills, lush-green valleys and refreshing climate that constitute the perfect combination for an invigorating vacation.