We have a lot of mineral resources. Talking to a group of journalists from Bangladesh, he mentioned that Meghalaya has a reserve of more than four billion tons of limestone and half a billion tons of coal. Lengdoh, also chairman of the State Economic Development Council, said there is also a good reserve of boulders and gypsum in Meghalaya. More value can be added to these raw materials through joint ventures, he said. Lengdoh said his government expects easy access to seaports of Bangladesh.
Tourists can enjoy the scenic beauty of hills and spend holidays in cool weather during summer.
Meghalaya state comprise three major hillsGaro, Khasi and Jointia and the hilly areas start from the other side of Sylhet border. It is only 130 kilometers from Sylhet town to Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. On the other hand, it is very difficult for a tourist from other Indian states to reach there due to lack of direct communication. There is great scope for cooperation in the private sector to develop tourism both in Bangladesh and Meghalaya, the minister said. Talking to this correspondent, C T Sangma, a director of Meghalaya Tourism Department, said the state government has taken up 12 projects for development of tourism.