Srinagar, June 14: A four-day media tour to Meghalaya organised by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), concluded on Sunday after providing journalists with first-hand exposure to key development projects and tourism initiatives in the state.
The tour held from June 11 to June 14, 2026 was facilitated by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Journalists from leading media organisations across the country participated in the visit.
During the tour, the media delegation visited several locations in and around Shillong, where they were briefed on various ongoing and completed infrastructure and development projects.
Officials highlighted the impact of these initiatives on the region’s growth and socio-economic development.
The journalists were also taken to Sohra (Cherrapunji), one of Meghalaya’s premier tourist destinations, where they were informed about its vast tourism potential and the government’s plans to further upgrade tourism infrastructure and visitor facilities in the area.
As part of the programme, the visiting journalists interacted with local residents as well as officials from various departments, including Tourism, Police and other government agencies.
The interactions provided insights into the challenges, opportunities and developmental aspirations of the state.
The media tour was aimed at familiarising journalists with the developmental progress being made in Meghalaya and enhancing awareness about key projects being implemented with support from the Ministry of DoNER.
Among the participants was Rising Kashmir Senior Reporter Idrees Bukhtiyar, who joined journalists from other reputed media houses across India on the tour.
