Meghalaya, Mawlynnong

BBC TravelJun 28

Tourism transformed Mawlynnong's fortunes. But after decades of welcoming visitors, residents decided one day a week should belong to themselves.

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Discover India magazinePlacenamed Mawlynnong Asia's cleanest village in 2003
Narendra ModiPlacedrew attention to Mawlynnong in Clean India Mission campaign
MeghalayaNeighborhoodMeghalaya was formed on 21 January 1972 by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: the united Khasi Hills…
Festival KharrymbaPlacecharges 30 rupees to cross the bamboo walkway
Asia's cleanest villagePlaceIn a country known for its lack of sanitation – an issue Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has formed a national…
Vijaya DebnathPlacelanguage professor from New Delhi exploring Meghalaya
Prime Minister Narendra ModiPlace
Precious KhongdupPlace

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