Prime Minister Modi has highlighted Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridges as a national model for community-led climate resilience. Indigenous Khasi and Jaiñtia communities, with state support, are co-managing these ancient, naturally grown structures. This intergenerational stewardship, institutionalized through a cooperative federation and supported by the Meghalaya Basin Development Authority, is paving the way for UNESCO World Heritage recognition, showcasing a powerful blend of tradition and modern conservation.
