Saturday, November 23, 2024
spot_img

Govt spent nearly Rs 3 cr on 54 festivals

Date:

Share post:

spot_img
spot_img

SHILLONG, March 21: As the Meghalaya government has incurred a cost of nearly Rs 3 crore in the last five years to organise as many as 54 festivals across the state but without any data on the tourist footfall during the period when the festivals were held.
This was revealed by the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
In the absence of such data, the outcome of promotional plan showcasing the state as a popular tourist destination remains unknown.
Moreover, during the same period, there were 48 cases of crime/accidents against tourists registered across different districts, the CAG said in is report.
It also stated that no action was taken for creation of a dedicated tourist police force, besides there were no provisions for 24X7 toll free helpline for tourists.

spot_img
spot_img

Related articles

Deaths of two state youths at Assam rehab raise eyebrows

SHILLONG, Nov 22: The Meghalaya Users Forum (MUF) has asked Assam’s Anti-Drugs and Prohibition Council, Department of Social...

Citizens demand justice in police hit-and-run case

Hundreds attend candlelight vigil for Hudderfield Rymbui; demand action against those responsible Shillong, Nov 22: Hundreds of citizens came...

Residents oppose govt ‘move’ to convert Byrnihat forest into industrial estate

NONGPOH, Nov 22: The state government’s alleged move to convert the lush CTI (Conservation Training Institute) forest at...

Khyndai Lad hawkers protest against govt’s relocation move

Shillong, Nov 22: Hawkers and street vendors doing business in Khyndai Lad staged a protest outside the office...