The Meghalaya government is planning to introduce an ILP-style tourist verification system that will require visitors to undergo a mandatory registration process before entering the state. The proposed mechanism is aimed at strengthening security, maintaining a record of tourist arrivals, and monitoring the movement of visitors across Meghalaya. Tourism Minister Timothy D. Shira said tourists will be required to check in at designated registration centres, where officials will verify their identity, travel documents, and the purpose of their visit. The first registration centre is being established at Umling in Ri-Bhoi district, with similar facilities planned across other parts of the state, including the Garo Hills region. Modelled on ILP States Although Meghalaya does not implement the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, Shira said the proposed verification mechanism has been modelled on the procedures followed in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Manipur. According to officials, the initiative will help the government maintain a comprehensive database of visitors, closely monitor entry into the state, and strengthen measures to detect illegal infiltration. Verification and Visitor Assistance Authorities said all visitors, including foreign nationals, will have their identity and travel documents verified to ensure they possess valid documentation. The proposed registration centres will also function as visitor assistance facilities rather than serving only as verification checkpoints. Apart from designated spaces for registration and document verification, the centres will provide basic amenities, including restaurants and other services, to make travel more convenient for visitors. Officials believe the new system will enhance security, enable better monitoring of tourist movement, and maintain real-time records of visitor arrivals across Meghalaya.