BAGHMARA: Tourism Minister Metbah Lyngdoh, who is on a two-day visit to South Garo Hills as part of the government’s endeavour to bring administration closer to the people, inspected different tourist locations on his way to Baghmara on Tuesday.
Siju-Rongara MLA Rakkam Sangma welcomed the minister at Nongalbibra and accompanied him to Baghmara, where Lyngdoh will be meeting officials of different departments to review the implementation of ongoing government schemes, projects and interventions.
He will also meet representatives of different social organisations and the public to understand their problems.
On his way to Baghmara on Tuesday, Lyngdoh inspected the famous Siju Cave and Rongdong Waterfalls to explore possibilities of creating better infrastructure and amenities to promote tourism in the area.
Mesmerised by the scenic beauty of the place, Lyngdoh said the government will explore ways and means to develop tourism industry in the region and would identify initiatives to boost tourism.
“This is my first visit to South Garo Hills and I am impressed with the natural beauty of the region. Sadly, a lot of intervention is required particularly to enhance road and communication facilities.
The government is committed to improve connectivity and ensure equitable development in different parts of the state,” said Lyngdoh.
Lyngdoh was optimistic that through the review programme, the government will be able to chart and monitor performance of different schemes and find means to accelerate and strategies welfare programme for the people of the state.
