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Agriculture
Meghalaya CM Opens Rs 9.26 crore Farmers’ Market for 3,000 Growers in South Garo Hills
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 03:32 PM
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The Chief Minister of Meghalaya inaugurated a new farmers’ market worth Rs 9.26 crore in South Garo Hills, aimed at serving about 3,000 local growers.
Meghalaya's Chief Minister presided over the inauguration of a dedicated farmers’ market in South Garo Hills, marking a significant investment in the region's agricultural infrastructure. The facility, built at a cost of Rs 9.26 crore, is designed to provide a permanent venue where produce can be displayed, sold, and traded directly by farmers.
The market is slated to accommodate roughly 3,000 farmers from the district, offering them better price realization and reduced reliance on middlemen. State officials highlighted that the modern layout includes storage spaces, cold rooms, and basic amenities to improve the overall supply chain.
The launch reflects the Meghalaya government's broader push to strengthen rural economies and enhance market access for smallholders. Officials expect the new hub to boost incomes, encourage higher‑value crop cultivation, and stimulate ancillary businesses in the area.
The market is slated to accommodate roughly 3,000 farmers from the district, offering them better price realization and reduced reliance on middlemen. State officials highlighted that the modern layout includes storage spaces, cold rooms, and basic amenities to improve the overall supply chain.
The launch reflects the Meghalaya government's broader push to strengthen rural economies and enhance market access for smallholders. Officials expect the new hub to boost incomes, encourage higher‑value crop cultivation, and stimulate ancillary businesses in the area.