Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said the government has decided to acquire 50 acres of land for development of tourism infrastructure at Nongmahir Lake in Ri Bhoi district.
Speaking to reporters after cabinet meeting, Sangma said that the government will spend Rs 10 crore for the purpose of acquiring the 50 acres of land.
“This is being done to increase the overall land bank with the state government so that tourism projects can take place,” he said.
“And we all know that this area Nongmahir Lake is very beautiful and very scenic with huge potential for tourism and hence with this procurement of this land, we will be able to take up tourism projects in this area,” Sangma added.