Mawlynnong, Ecological village in East Khasi Hills district, India
Located near the Bangladesh border, Mawlynnong spans across 95 households with paved walkways, bamboo waste bins, and traditional thatched-roof houses.
The village received recognition as Asia's cleanest settlement in 2003, following decades of community-driven sanitation practices and environmental preservation methods.
The Khasi people of Mawlynnong follow a matrilineal system where the youngest daughter inherits property, maintaining this traditional practice through generations.
Visitors reach Mawlynnong by taking a 90-kilometer journey from Shillong, with transportation options including public buses and private taxis.
The village maintains a complete ban on plastic bags and smoking, while implementing rainwater harvesting systems and converting waste into fertilizer.
Location: East Khasi Hills district
GPS coordinates: 25.19972,91.93167
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59
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