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Agriculture
Meghalaya Study Finds 3.4 Lakh Hectares of Cultivable Wasteland
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🗓 22 Oct 2026, 01:17 PM
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A recent survey has mapped 3.4 lakh hectares of cultivable wasteland across Meghalaya, highlighting significant land that could be brought into productive use.
The latest land‑use survey in Meghalaya has identified 3.4 lakh hectares of cultivable wasteland spread across the state.
The findings, released by the state’s Department of Agriculture, show that a substantial portion of Meghalaya’s hilly terrain remains underutilised and could be converted into productive farmland.
Experts say that bringing this land into cultivation could boost local food security and provide new opportunities for farmers, though careful planning would be needed to preserve the region’s fragile ecosystems.
The study also highlights the need for improved irrigation and soil‑management strategies to make the newly identified areas viable for agriculture.
Officials are now working with local communities to assess the feasibility of developing these lands while balancing conservation goals.
The findings, released by the state’s Department of Agriculture, show that a substantial portion of Meghalaya’s hilly terrain remains underutilised and could be converted into productive farmland.
Experts say that bringing this land into cultivation could boost local food security and provide new opportunities for farmers, though careful planning would be needed to preserve the region’s fragile ecosystems.
The study also highlights the need for improved irrigation and soil‑management strategies to make the newly identified areas viable for agriculture.
Officials are now working with local communities to assess the feasibility of developing these lands while balancing conservation goals.