Guwahati, May 3 -- Meghalaya's Tourism Minister, Paul Lyngdoh, expressed optimism on Friday, projecting a record 2 million tourist arrivals this year, driven by the government's focus on enhancing visitor experiences.

The state government's optimism about Meghalaya attracting 2 million tourists this year stems from infrastructure upgrades and the implementation of new initiatives to enhance both urban management and tourism services.

"We are confident in reaching the 20 lakh visitor mark this year," stated Minister Lyngdoh.

He said that the tourism department will release the upcoming tourism calendar within the next two weeks.

The minister also shed light on the progress of the "Tourist Buddies" initiative, a program designed to prov...