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Meghalaya Unveils Eco‑Tourism Project and Open‑Air Museum to Showcase Khasi Heritage
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 04:36 AM
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The state government of Meghalaya has launched an eco‑tourism initiative featuring an open‑air museum aimed at preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Khasi people.
The Meghalaya government has announced a new eco‑tourism project that includes an open‑air museum dedicated to showcasing the rich heritage of the Khasi community.
The initiative seeks to promote sustainable tourism while preserving traditional Khasi culture and providing educational experiences for visitors.
The open‑air museum will display traditional Khasi huts, weaving techniques, and other cultural artifacts, allowing tourists to experience the region’s heritage firsthand.
Officials expect the project to boost the local economy, create employment opportunities, and encourage conservation of the state’s natural resources.
The initiative seeks to promote sustainable tourism while preserving traditional Khasi culture and providing educational experiences for visitors.
The open‑air museum will display traditional Khasi huts, weaving techniques, and other cultural artifacts, allowing tourists to experience the region’s heritage firsthand.
Officials expect the project to boost the local economy, create employment opportunities, and encourage conservation of the state’s natural resources.