In Mawrah village, located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, a unique glass house restaurant and surrounding eco-cottages have been inaugurated by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma. This initiative is designed to bolster eco-tourism and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for local residents. During the inauguration, Sangma highlighted the transformation of Mawrah from a village facing environmental challenges, such as water scarcity and deforestation, into a model for environmental restoration and sustainable tourism. He noted that the success of this project relies heavily on the hospitality and participation of the local community. The CM also announced plans to replicate this model across Meghalaya, demonstrating that conservation and economic development can coexist. The inauguration included a Miyawaki plantation drive aimed at ecological restoration and the distribution of cheques under the state's Payment for Ecosystem Services initiative, which incentivizes community involvement in conservation efforts. This project marks a significant step towards sustainable tourism in the region.