Overview

• The cabinet cleared the transfer of 273.41 acres of unutilized MeECL land to the Department of Tourism on a 60-year lease with a 30-year extension option
• A revenue-sharing framework will monetize idle government assets to fund high-end tourism infrastructure
• Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh outlined plans to develop five-star hotels and launch lake cruise services within the next year
• The move is part of Meghalaya’s strategy to transform itself into a major tourism hub through targeted infrastructure investments
• Lawmakers also approved the CM Regional Connectivity Scheme 2025 to expand bus networks linking districts, blocks and regional headquarters