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Integrated Sohra Tourism Circuit under PM-DeVINE
- 03 Nov 2025
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The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) laid the foundation stone for the Integrated Sohra Circuit under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE) scheme and launched Rs 233 crore worth of DoNER Projects in Meghalaya.
- Integrated Sohra Circuit: Developed by the Ministry of DoNER and the Government of Meghalaya, It aims to transform Sohra into a sustainable, multi-day tourism hub promoting local livelihoods.
- The project includes development of Sohra Experience Centre and eco-tourism sites like Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Eco Park, and Wahkaliar Canyon.
- It is expected to increase tourist spending sixfold and generate over 4,600 jobs in the region.
- PM-DevINE Scheme: It was announced as a Central Sector scheme, with 100% Central funding in the Union Budget 2022-23.
- It funds key infrastructure and social projects, supports youth and women livelihoods, and bridges development gaps in line with the PM GatiShakti vision.
- As of February 2025, a total of 36 projects worth Rs 4,927 crore have been sanctioned under the PM-DevINE scheme.
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