Shillong: Standing under the umbrella in pouring the rain on what was once in the world, Unionhome Minister Amit Shah on Sunday commemorating about childhood geography lessons that introduced it to “ecological glory” Cherrapunji – long before it passed the crown to “another place .
“In Meghalaya.
Shah, who is in Cherrapunji (SOHRA) for the inauguration of the awaited mega water supply scheme, also launched a green Sohra greening campaign with an all-out promises to restore the ecological uniqueness of one of the more famous northeaser.
Tourist destination.
Cherrapunji used to accept the highest average rainfall in the world before Mawsynrem won the title “trashed place”.
“Cherrapunji used to rain throughout the year.
But because harvesting indiscriminately in the name of development, the situation has changed,” Shah said.
He said the entire area of ​​Sohra would benefit from the massive plantation drive led by Assam rifles.
“This plantation will be ready in three years.” Promising the end with lack of drinking water, he said the 25-crore Hospital water project will provide drinking water for each household.
This project was carried out as part of the Jal Jeevan Prime Minister’s mission, and was supported by the Ministry of Don and the Government of Meghalaya.