Shillong: A one-day workshop cum awareness programme for promotion and development of rural tourism through cooperative societies organised by the office of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies in collaboration with the office of the Meghalaya Village Development and Promotion Tourism Cooperative Society Limited (MVDPT), Shillong was held on Friday at Rangtylliang village under Pynursla C&RD Block.
The programme was attended by the members of the Cooperative Societies and SHGs of the areas.
R. Kharmujai, managing director, MVDPT said the government has identified rural tourism as one of the thrust areas and the society was formed in order to ensure promotion of eco tourism and smooth operations of rural tourism projects in the state. Kharmujai stated the state has the potential to develop and promote tourism industry and the strength of the project lies in villages which offer unique experiences to travellers.
D. L. Nongspung, chairman of the society said the successful management of tourism requires the participation of various agencies, particularly the community at the local destination. He assured that the society will continue to provide necessary guidance, capacity building and assistance to promote and develop tourism at a village level.
