Guwahati, July 12 -- Visitors travelling to Meghalaya may soon have to complete a compulsory verification process before entering the state, with the government planning to introduce a tourist registration mechanism aimed at improving security and monitoring the movement of travellers.

Tourism Minister Timothy D. Shira said the proposed system will require tourists to check in at designated registration centres, where officials will verify their identity, supporting documents and the purpose of their visit.

The first centre is coming up at Umling in Ri-Bhoi district, and the government plans to establish similar facilities in other parts of Meghalaya, including the Garo Hills region.

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