SHILLONG: A team of journalists visited North Garo Hills as part of a DIPR-organized press tour, highlighting the transformative impact of Mendipathar Railway Station—the first in Meghalaya—on the region’s economy.
Deputy Commissioner M.S.N. Marak, IAS, explained that railway connectivity has enabled local farmers to transport produce to Guwahati and return the same day, reducing costs and expanding market access.
Marak noted that organic vegetables from North Garo Hills are in high demand in Guwahati, and the railway has also lowered the cost of essential commodities by streamlining goods transport.
She contrasted this with districts lacking rail links, where higher transportation costs prevail.
Beyond agriculture, the Mendipathar station is facilitating the movement of goods to major cities like Kolkata and Delhi and bringing products from urban centers into the region.
The Deputy Commissioner said ongoing railway infrastructure expansion is expected to attract investment, spur industrial development, and generate broader economic opportunities for the district and Meghalaya as a whole.
(4FrontMedia news)
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