Shullai seek Centre’s support for development of tourism in Meghalaya

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJanuary 21, 2020

SHILLONG: BJP South Shillong legislator and chairman of the Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), Sanbor Shullai has sought the support of the Centre for the development of tourism in the state.

Shullai met Union Tourism and Culture Minister of State (Independent charge), Prahlad Singh Patel in New Delhi on January 20, requesting for his intervention into the matter.

The MLA was also accompanied by the newly elected BJP state president Ernest Mawrie and a host of party leaders.

A statement issued here on Tuesday informed that Shullai has requested the minister for early release of 1st installment for development of Northeast Circuit for which central government had sanctioned Rs 85 crore.

The chairman also requested for early sanctioning of Spirtual Circuit and Prasad scheme for which the state had submitted a total project costing to the tune of Rs 97 crore, it said.

Shullai  also briefed the minister that the state has benefitted from sustained self revenue generation and employment from Swadesh scheme.

The MLA also requested the minister to support the state by sanctioning of various funds so as to support the 20 years vision document to be launched by MTDC Ltd for overall tourism development and employment generation for the state and its youth.

The union tourism minster has assured to give priority to MTDC, the statement informed.