What is Meghalaya Sohra Eco-Tourism Scheme?
The Meghalaya Sohra (Cherrapunji) Eco-Tourism Scheme promotes sustainable eco-tourism enterprises in and around Sohra — the wettest place on Earth — and the broader East Khasi Hills region. The scheme provides ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh in enterprise support to local Khasi tribal families setting up village homestays, nature trail guiding services, waterfall tour operations, rock climbing and trekking enterprises, and eco-tourism camps. Implemented by the Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) in partnership with MBDA, the scheme aims to generate local tribal livelihoods from Meghalaya's rich natural landscape — living root bridges, Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Caves, and Dainthlen Falls are key tourism draws near Sohra.
Meghalaya Sohra Eco-Tourism Scheme — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Meghalaya Sohra (Cherrapunji) Eco-Tourism Scheme 2026 — ₹1–₹5 Lakh for Village Homestays & Nature Tourism Enterprises | Tourism Meghalaya |
| State | Meghalaya (मेघालय) |
| Launched By | Government of Meghalaya |
| Launch Year | 2019 |
| Benefit | ₹1–₹5 lakh for Khasi tribal eco-tourism enterprises near Sohra (Cherrapunji) — village homestays, nature trail guiding, waterfall tours, trekking camps |
| Category | Employment |
| Beneficiaries | 2,000+ beneficiaries |
| Last Verified | 28 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://meghalaya.gov.in/schemes |
मेघालय सोहरा (चेरापूंजी) इको-टूरिज्म योजना खासी जनजातीय परिवारों को गांव होमस्टे, नेचर ट्रेल गाइडिंग, वॉटरफॉल टूर, रॉक क्लाइम्बिंग और इको-कैंप उद्यमों के लिए ₹1 लाख से ₹5 लाख तक सहायता देती है। मेघालय टूरिज्म डेवलपमेंट कॉर्पोरेशन (MTDC) लागू करती है। सोहरा — दुनिया की सबसे अधिक वर्षा वाली जगह — नोहकालिकाई झरना, जीवित जड़ पुल, मावसमाई गुफाओं और दाइनथलेन झरनों के लिए प्रसिद्ध है। डोरबर श्नोंग (ग्राम परिषद) अनुमति पत्र अनिवार्य है।
📌 फायदा: ₹1–₹5 लाख — खासी जनजातीय इको-टूरिज्म उद्यम (होमस्टे, नेचर ट्रेल, वॉटरफॉल टूर) + MTDC पोर्टल लिस्टिंग + आतिथ्य प्रशिक्षण
पात्रता:
मेघालय का स्थायी खासी जनजातीय निवासी, इको-टूरिज्म उद्यम में रुचि, डोरबर श्नोंग अनुमति पत्र, MTDC प्रशिक्षण पूरा, आय ₹5 लाख से कम, कोई पिछला ऋण डिफ़ॉल्ट नहीं।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
MTDC ऑफिस या जिला टूरिज्म ऑफिस से संपर्क करें → MTDC आतिथ्य प्रशिक्षण पूरा करें → डोरबर श्नोंग से अनुमति पत्र लें → आधार, जनजातीय प्रमाण पत्र, आय प्रमाण पत्र, बैंक पासबुक जमा करें → MTDC साइट निरीक्षण → ₹1–₹5 लाख अनुदान किश्तों में।
Benefits of Meghalaya Sohra Eco-Tourism Scheme
✅ ₹1–₹5 lakh for Khasi tribal eco-tourism enterprises near Sohra (Cherrapunji) — village homestays, nature trail guiding, waterfall tours, trekking camps
Who is Eligible for Meghalaya Sohra Eco-Tourism Scheme?
- ✓ Permanent resident of Meghalaya from the Khasi tribal community in East Khasi Hills or surrounding eco-tourism zones
- ✓ Interested in setting up a village homestay, eco-tourism guiding service, nature trail enterprise, or tourism camp
- ✓ Land or property available for homestay/eco-tourism facility (Dorbar Shnong land or own property)
- ✓ Willing to complete MTDC tourism hospitality training (minimum 3-day training mandatory)
- ✓ Annual family income below ₹5 lakh
- ✓ Not defaulting on any previous state government scheme loan
Documents Required for Meghalaya Sohra Eco-Tourism Scheme
How to Apply for Meghalaya Sohra Eco-Tourism Scheme Online?
- 1Contact the Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) office in Shillong or the East Khasi Hills District Tourism office
- 2Register for the mandatory MTDC tourism hospitality training programme (minimum 3 days)
- 3Obtain Dorbar Shnong (Village Council) permission letter for the proposed homestay or eco-tourism facility
- 4Submit application with Aadhaar, tribal certificate, Dorbar Shnong land permission, income certificate, and bank passbook
- 5MTDC officer inspects the proposed homestay or eco-tourism site
- 6On approval, enterprise support of ₹1–₹5 lakh is disbursed in installments; MTDC lists the enterprise on Meghalaya tourism portal for visitor bookings
Official Government Portal — Meghalaya
Submit your application yourself on meghalaya.gov.in; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
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