📋 Tender Overview
Project Name
Integrated Eco-tourism and Sustainable Agri-based Livelihood Development Project in Meghalaya
Project Number
58177-001
Country / Economy
India
Project Status
Proposed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance
Loan
Technical Assistance
Source of Funding / Amount
Loan: Eco-tourism development for empowering rural youth and conserving natural resources in Sohra (Cherrapunjee), Meghalaya
Ordinary capital resources US$ 77.00 million
TA: Integrated Eco-tourism and Sustainable Agri-based Livelihood Development Project in Meghalaya
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 1.00 million
Sector / Subsector
Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / Agricultural production - Forestry - Land-based natural resources management
Gender
Effective gender mainstreaming
Description
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
Impact
(i) Propel green growth by becoming leader in eco-tourism and climate-resilient agriculture by protecting its natural resources, and expanding forest cover; (ii) create a preferred eco-tourism destination, driving growth, generating employment and entrepreneurship with sustainability at its core; and (iii) over two times increase in farmers' income without compromising on biodiversity, soil and water resources.
Outcome
Nature-based climate-resilient community livelihoods improved and environmental sustainability enhanced.
Outputs
Nature-based tourism infrastructure and services developed
Sustainable forest and land management enhanced
Geographical Location
Meghalaya
