An official delegation from Nagaland’s industries and commerce department, along with members of the Business Association of Nagas, recently visited the Dawki land port in Meghalaya to explore avenues for enhancing trade linkages and understanding the operational mechanisms of the port.
The delegation, led by industries and commerce department director P Tokugha Sema, conducted on-site assessments of infrastructure, logistics, and trade facilitation systems on May 4. The goal was to identify best practices that could be adapted for Nagaland, as per an official statement released on Wednesday.
During the visit, the team held an interactive meeting with land port officials, including the regional administrator and port administrator, as well as other stakeholders. The discussions focused on existing trade processes, regulatory frameworks, and opportunities for expanding export and import activities.
Particular emphasis was placed on assessing the feasibility of establishing a similar framework in Nagaland to promote market access for local entrepreneurs, farmers, and businesses. To further strengthen their understanding of integrated trade and logistics systems, the delegation also visited the inland container depot at Amingaon, Guwahati, on May 5.
This visit enabled the team to gain insights into containerised cargo handling, customs clearance procedures, and logistics management systems. It provided a broader perspective on inland trade infrastructure and its role in facilitating efficient movement of goods, complementing the observations made at the Dawki Land Port.
The initiative is part of the department’s continued efforts to strengthen economic connectivity, promote regional trade integration, and facilitate the development of robust trade-enabling infrastructure in Nagaland. This aims to promote exports in the state and contribute to sustainable economic growth and increased participation in cross-border commerce.
