17/09/2023
The Tour Guides Association of Meghalaya (TGAM), Central Body today the 16th September 2023 in the presence of the President TGAM Central Body, Mr. Lyngdoh, General Secretary TGAM Central Body, Mr. Samuel Duia and Executive Members of the TGAM Central Body have inducted new members and have formed the *Tour Guides Association of Meghalaya - Sohra Unit* under the leadership of Mr. Khongsit, President TGAM Sohra Unit, Mr. Banehskhem Diengdoh, General Secretary TGAM Sohra Unit, and Mr. Dappura Chyne, Treasurer TGAM Sohra Unit. Looking at the rise in the tourism sector in the state especially in Sohra region, the TGAM Central Body has took a new step in ensuring that all tourism activities should be mechanised in a systematic manner where it'll ease the visitors of the state in availing professional tour guide services at the same time safeguarding the interests and livelihood that the guides will earn through these services. The association will be forming new units at various locations where tourism has picked up. The association also welcomes application for membership of any individual involving in Tour Guiding activities or similar, this will bring all the tour guides under one umbrella to share a profound and united manner of uplifting and working with each other in the tourism industry of the state. This will enhance and give a meaningful experience to the visitors of the state in various ways than just mere sightseeing if local guides are present. The Central Body wishes the newly formed Sohra Unit the very best in this new chapter and will work together in various aspects.
