1st Umngot Water Sports Festival held to celebrate 50th year of Statehood

Umngot is the cleanest river in India situated in Meghalaya. Government of Meghalaya brought Umngot River Festival, which was held on 3rd Dec 2021, Shnongpdeng Dawki, West Jaintia Hills.

The 1st Umngot River Festival was held to celebrate the 50th year of Statehood and 75th year of Independence. To celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav govt. of India took such initiatives.

Theme of the Event- A Place Where Boat Glids

Govt of India, Department of Arts & Culture, Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Meghalaya, Seng Samla Shnongpdeng Cultural & Sports organized one day Umngot River Festival at Shnongpdeng village.

Competitions and Activities-
Boat Tableau Competition
Person playing water polo Water Polo
Person swimming Swimming
Aerial tramway Zip Lining
Person rowing boat Boating

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