Highlights
- PM comments came on a special tune composed by villagers of Kongthong
- The tune was recommended by Tourism Ministry for UNWTO Best Tourism Village entry from India
- The video of special tune was posted on Twitter by Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Government of India is fully committed to boosting the tourism potential of Meghalaya. His comments came on a special tune composed by the villagers of Kongthong, which was recommended by the Ministry of Tourism for the UNWTO Best Tourism Village entry from India.
"Grateful to the people of Kongthong for this kind gesture. The Government of India is fully committed to boosting the tourism potential of Meghalaya. And yes, have also been seen great pictures of the recent Cherry Blossom Festival in the state. Looks beautiful," PM Modi tweeted.
The video of the special tune was posted on Twitter by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma."Hon'ble PM @narendramodi Ji, please accept this special tune composed by the villagers of Kongthong in your honour and in appreciation of GoI's efforts in promoting the village as a prime tourism destination," Sangma tweeted.
(With ANI inputs)
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