Central Excise day observed in Meghalaya

Shillong, Feb 24 (UNI) The Central Excise day was celebrated in Meghalaya today.

The day was observed to mark the day of enactment of the Central Excise&Salt Act, 1944.

Observing the day, North Eastern Hills University (NEHU) Vice-Chancellor Pramod Tandon lauded the effort of the Central Excise department officials for the cause of nation building process despite working in difficult terrain of this part of the country.

He said the north eastern region was still having poor connectivity and lacked proper industrial growth.

He said the region's vast bioresources and government's policy to open border trade with neighbouring countries would economically benefit the people.

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