(a) whether Shillong has been identified as one of the North-East`s Eco-Tourist Circuits;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps proposed to be taken by the Government for its development?
(a) whether Shillong has been identified as one of the North-East`s Eco-Tourist Circuits;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps proposed to be taken by the Government for its development?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)
(a), (b) and (c) : Shillong is included in the North East Tourist Circuit designated as Eco-Tourism Circuit,
which is as under:
Shillong-Guwahati-Kaziranga-Tezpur-Bhalakpung-Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh)-Majuli-Sibsagar-Kohima.
Following projects have been sanctioned during 2002-2003 for development of North East Circuit :-
Assam :
(i) River Front Development along Brahmaputra.
(ii) Development of Ethnic Village at Bhalakpung.
(iii) Camping site at Khora.
(iv) Signages.
Nagaland :
(i) Green Village plan at Khonoma.
1. Construction of suspension bridge over Weinia falls Sonkhai in Nongkhnum.
2. Construction of 4 cottages in Nongkhnum Island.
3. Construction of boathouse cafeteria and other facilities in Lumponding Island at Umiam.