Scindia lays foundation of Integrated Sohra Tourism Circuit under PM-DevINE in Meghalaya
DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia laid the foundation stone for the Integrated Sohra Circuit Development under the PM-DevINE scheme and launched DoNER projects worth ₹233 crore in Meghalaya on 1 November 2025, in the presence of Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.
Summary
The Integrated Sohra Circuit, whose foundation was laid on 1 November 2025, involves total investment exceeding ₹650 crore, including ₹221 crore from the Ministry of DoNER, to make Sohra a multi-day experiential tourism destination. Its centrepiece is a ₹115 crore Sohra Experience Centre at Kutmadan, with projects at Nohkalikai Falls and Mawsmai Eco Park. The Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE), a 100% centrally funded scheme announced in the 2022–23 Budget, was approved by the Union Cabinet on 12 October 2022 with an outlay of ₹6,600 crore for 2022–23 to 2025–26.
Key facts
- Date
- 1 Nov 2025
- Projects launched
- ₹233 crore DoNER projects in Meghalaya
- Sohra Circuit
- Over ₹650 crore total, incl. ₹221 crore from MDoNER
- Centrepiece
- Sohra Experience Centre, Kutmadan (₹115 crore)
- PM-DevINE
- Approved 12 Oct 2022; ₹6,600 crore for 2022–23 to 2025–26
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Under which scheme did Jyotiraditya Scindia lay the foundation stone for the Integrated Sohra Circuit on 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — PM-DevINE
The Integrated Sohra Circuit Development is under the Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE).
What outlay did the Union Cabinet approve for PM-DevINE on 12 October 2022, for the period 2022–23 to 2025–26?
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Correct answer: C — ₹6,600 crore
PM-DevINE was announced in the 2022–23 Budget with an initial ₹1,500 crore; the Cabinet approved a total outlay of ₹6,600 crore on 12 October 2022.
In which state is the Integrated Sohra Circuit, whose foundation stone was laid on 1 November 2025, located?
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Correct answer: A — Meghalaya
The Sohra circuit, including Nohkalikai Falls and Mawsmai Eco Park, is in Meghalaya; CM Conrad Sangma attended.