Guwahati, April 21 -- An environmental non-profit, Green Tech Foundation, has strongly opposed a proposed eco-tourism infrastructure project within the Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary in Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya, warning that the development could irreparably damage a vital biodiversity hotspot.

In a formal letter to Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh, the NGO demanded that the state government immediately cancel the Rs 23.60 crore project. The foundation argues that constructing tourism facilities inside the sanctuary undermines conservation efforts and violates the spirit of protected area regulations.

The controversial project has been awarded to E-Factor Experiences, a Delhi-based company known for organizing events and promoting expe...