Meghalaya’s protected areas rated 'good' by WII
Meghalaya’s protected areas were rated ‘good’ in the Wildlife Institute of India’s latest Management Effectiveness Evaluation. Six sites were assessed; Nongkhyllem scored ‘very good’, while Balpakram, Siju, and others received ‘good’. The report praises biodiversity but highlights gaps in staffing, research, and infrastructure, urging improved training and community-based eco-tourism.