Integrated Ecotourism and Sustainable Agri-Based Livelihood Development in Meghalaya Project: $77 Million Loan to Boost Ecotourism and Resilient Livelihoods

Key facts

• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved the Integrated Ecotourism and Sustainable Agri-Based Livelihood Development in Meghalaya Project.
• The project involves a $77 million loan and an additional $1 million technical assistance grant from ADB.
• It aims to generate economic opportunities for more than 8,000 local people, including women and Indigenous communities, in Meghalaya.
• The approval for the project was made on 27 November 2025.