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Shillong: Farmers in the North Garo Hills are turning a profit thanks to the Mendipathar railway line. Trains now offer a cheap alternative to expensive road haulage for local goods. North Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner M S N Marak confirmed the shift during a Monday tour with journalists from Shillong. The event was put together by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations.
Producers now haul fresh vegetables to Guwahati by rail. They sell their stock and head home the same day. This speed helps farmers dump costly trucks for the tracks. Marak noted that organic produce from the district is a hit with Guwahati shoppers. "Farmers can now transport freshly harvested vegetables and other agricultural products to Guwahati by train, sell their produce and return home on the same day."
The rail link cuts more than just transit times. It forces down the price of essential goods flowing into the district. Goods now move directly from major hubs like Delhi and Kolkata into the region. Marak expects the infrastructure to draw in investors and kickstart local industrial projects. Better rail access promises a stronger future for the North Garo Hills and Meghalaya.
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