Guwahati, April 24 -- The Meghalaya government has assured that its ecotourism infrastructure project inside the ecologically sensitive Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary will not harm the natural environment.

The assurance came in response to growing protests from environmental groups opposing the Rs 23.60 crore initiative.

As reported by The Shillong Times, sources from the state's Forest and Environment Department explained that they began planning the project nearly three years ago, following due diligence at every stage.

Now, as the project nears its pre-commencement phase, it awaits both forest and environmental clearances.

Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd (TCIL), which handled the tendering process, selected the firm 'E Fac...