Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) in collaboration with the Government of Meghalaya.
Objective:
To transform Sohra (Cherrapunji) into a multi-day, sustainable, experiential tourism destination that supports local livelihoods and showcases Meghalaya’s cultural and natural heritage.
Key components
Significance
Promotes sustainable tourism integrating ecological conservation with livelihood generation.
Enhances tourist infrastructure and cultural visibility of the Khasi Hills region.
Aligned with PM-DevINE and PM GatiShakti visions for integrated regional development.
PM-DevINE Scheme
Implementing Ministry: Ministry of DoNER through the North Eastern Council (NEC) or other suitable Central agencies.
Full Form: Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region.
Launched: 2022 | Type: Central Sector Scheme (100% Central funding).
Outlay: ₹6,600 crore (2022–23 to 2025–26).
Objectives
Fund infrastructure in line with PM GatiShakti.
Support social development projects.
Promote livelihoods for youth & women.
Address development gaps across sectors in the NER
Focus Areas
Road connectivity and tourism infrastructure.
Renewable energy and environment-friendly projects.
Health and education institutions.
Start-up and livelihood development.
IAS-2026 - OPTIONAL / GEOGRAPHY / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / SOCIOLOGY / ANTHROPOLOGY / ORIENTATION ON 03 & 04-10-2025 
