Shillong, June 22: Chief Minister, Dr Mukul M Sangma visited Mendipathar Railway Station in North Garo Hills on 21st June 17 and had a meeting with the Divisional Commercial Manager, N.F. Railway, Rangiya Division. The Chief Minister was accompanied by Additional Chief Secretary, I/c Transport, Government of Meghalaya, Dr Shreeranjan and Commissioner of Transport, I Ingty.
Interacting with the officials of N.F. Railway the Chief Minister, Dr Mukul M Sangma said that the railway station should be equipped with a Facilitation Center. “The Facilitation Center will serve as an alternative to ILP whereby the authorities can verify their identity and put a check illegal immigration,” he said. He added that creating the facility in the railway station will enable the government to have a filtering mechanism and also ensure safety of the travelers.
The Chief Minister also suggested that Facilitation Centre should have Help Desks and other comfort facilities like Café, eateries etc. Later the Chief Minister and the railway officials inspected the site for the proposed Facilitation Centre.
