Shillong, Sep 12: The Hynnierwtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has urged the Ri-Bhoi district administration for reopening of the weekly and daily markets.
In a letter to Deputy Commissioner, R. M. Kurbah the organisation informed that they had spoken to the Myntri (traditional head) of the area and he informed that he is waiting for the order of the Deputy Commissioner to reopen the markets.
These weekly and daily markets are located in Umsning, Mawhati, Umroi, Byrnihat, Nongpoh and Umden.
According to the HITO this will enable the farmers to sell their agricultural products and earn livelihood being part and parcel of their daily earning.