Scindia lays foundation stone for integrated Sohra Tourism Circuit in Meghalaya

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Saturday, November,1, 2025, laid the foundation stone for the Integrated Sohra Circuit Development Project under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE) scheme. He also launched multiple DoNER projects worth Rs233 crore in Meghalaya, in the presence of Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, senior officials, and tourism stakeholders. Calling Meghalaya “a heaven on earth, the abode of clouds and cascading waterfalls,” Scindia said the Sohra Tourism Circuit is a meticulously crafted initiative to position Sohra on the world tourism map as a model for sustainable and experiential tourism. The project, he said, will accelerate Meghalaya’s transformation into a connected, confident, and competitive state. Highlighting the region’s progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, Scindia said the past decade has seen the Northeast transform from a “landlocked” region into a “land-linked powerhouse.” He noted that over Rs6.2 lakh crore has been invested in the region through the 10% Gross Budgetary Support policy, driving connectivity, enterprise, and empowerment. Scindia inaugurated several key infrastructure projects to improve mobility and trade within Meghalaya. Scindia also announced that the Umroi Airport runway extension and the new Shillong Western Bypass will soon cut travel time between Guwahati and Sohra to around four hours, enhancing access to major tourism and trade hubs.