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Agriculture
Maharashtra villagers trek daily to Gujarat market, crossing river each time
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 01:32 PM
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Six hamlets in Maharashtra rely on a market in Gujarat, making a daily river crossing to sell and buy goods.
Six remote hamlets in Maharashtra have no nearby market within the state. Residents travel each morning across a river that marks the Maharashtra‑Gujarat border to reach the closest trading centre in Gujarat.
The daily journey, which involves wading or using makeshift boats, is essential for buying household essentials and selling agricultural produce. With the nearest alternative market several kilometres farther inside Maharashtra, the cross‑border route remains the most practical despite the logistical hassle.
Local officials acknowledge the challenge but have not yet announced concrete infrastructure upgrades. The community continues to depend on this routine crossing, underscoring the broader issue of market accessibility in border‑area villages.
The daily journey, which involves wading or using makeshift boats, is essential for buying household essentials and selling agricultural produce. With the nearest alternative market several kilometres farther inside Maharashtra, the cross‑border route remains the most practical despite the logistical hassle.
Local officials acknowledge the challenge but have not yet announced concrete infrastructure upgrades. The community continues to depend on this routine crossing, underscoring the broader issue of market accessibility in border‑area villages.