Meghalaya

Sandwiched between Bangladesh and the Indian state of Assam, Meghalaya is distinguished from the much larger Assam by its hilly terrain and largely Christian population. With little trade or industry, the state’s population largely supports itself with subsistence farming, but the abundance of water makes Meghalaya an important location for hydroelectric power development.

State Summary

  • Size
    8,660 sq. miles
  • Population
    3 million
  • State GDP
    $3.39 billion (USD)
  • Legislative Assembly Seats
    60
  • Rajya Sabha Seats
    1
  • Lok Sabha Seats
    2
  • Party Affiliation
    National People's Party (NPP)
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
 Khasi farmer carries a bag of radish for sale after picking from fields on the outskirts of Shillong. (BIJU BORO/AFP/Getty Images)
Workers load coal onto trucks at a coal depot near Lad Rymbai. (Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)
Left: Khasi farmer carries a bag of radish for sale after picking from fields on the outskirts of Shillong. (BIJU BORO/AFP/Getty Images)
Right: Workers load coal onto trucks at a coal depot near Lad Rymbai. (Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)
Climate Change

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Energy

Energy

India faces a complex energy challenge: it needs cheap and abundant energy to power high economic growth and lift its citizens into the middle class. But it also hopes to keep its commitments to the U.N. Climate Change Convention and achieve energy independence. India’s states have the resources to generate the energy India needs, but they take different approaches to fostering the growth of the industry. This section allows you to explore energy news from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s energy sector.

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Meghalaya Approves Electricity Tariff

Meghalaya approves its electricity tariff for financial year (FY) 2021-2022. The per kilowatt hour (kWh) tariff for domestic consumers has increased from $0.050 to $0.054 for the first 100 units, $0.057 to $0.059 for next 100 units, and $0.07 to $0.08 for usage above 200 units.


Source: The Shillong Times Go to
In Detail: Tariff Order Go to

Related National Goals

U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project TrackerThere is currently no data available for Meghalaya. (updated July 3, 2019)

Solar Performance Tracker — Meghalaya reaches 4.15MW (updated March 31, 2021)

Wind Performance Tracker — Meghalaya achieves 0MW (updated March 30, 2021)

Finance

Finance

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Meghalaya approves amendment to the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2006

Meghalaya approves amendment to the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2006 enabling the state to increase borrowings by up to $ 48 million in the current financial year.


Source: The Print Go to
In Detail: Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2006 Go to
Health

Health

While India’s healthcare system is expansive in terms of the number of beneficiaries covered, inequalities in access to high-quality yet affordable care continue to plague delivery systems and push citizens towards the more unregulated private sector. Similarly, while India’s National Health Policy of 2017 promises to reform this system, the responsibility to institute those reforms falls to the states who each have their own unique challenges and opportunities to meet the healthcare needs of their people. This section allows you to explore emerging healthcare policies and news covering new initiatives from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s healthcare sector.

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Ministry for Development of Northeast Region (DoNER) launches 5G training labs and 5G applications for the health sector

Ministry for Development of Northeast Region (DoNER) launches 5G training labs and 5G applications for the health sector in all the eight northeastern states.


Source: Times of India Go to
In Detail: Press release Go to

Asian Development Bank (ADB) approves a loan of $40.5 million to support integrated early childhood development and maternal mental health in Meghalaya

Asian Development Bank (ADB) approves a loan of $40.5 million to support integrated early childhood development and maternal mental health in Meghalaya. The Meghalaya government will contribute $15.27 million to the project.


Source: Northeast Live Go to
In Detail: Press release Go to

Meghalaya approves and notifies the draft policy under the Drug Reduction Elimination and Action Mission (DREAM) for ensuring a drug-free Meghalaya

Meghalaya approves and notifies the draft policy under the Drug Reduction Elimination and Action Mission (DREAM) for ensuring a drug-free Meghalaya.


Source: Imphal Free Press Go to

Meghalaya launches the Meghalaya Cancer Care or “Meg Can Care” project for screening and early detection of cancer

Meghalaya launches the Meghalaya Cancer Care or “Meg Can Care” project for screening and early detection of cancer. The project is an initiative of the Meghalaya government in collaboration with Apollo Telemedicine Foundation and the World Economic Forum.


Source: Times of India Go to
In Detail: Launch Video Go to
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations

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DPIIT releases third edition of the State’s Startup Ranking 2021. While Gujarat and Karnataka has emerged as best performers in developing startup ecosystem among big states, Meghalaya has topped the list of small states.


Source: Money Control Go to
In Detail: State’s Startup Ranking 2021 Go to

Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Meghalaya, and Tripura undertake reforms in “ease of doing business” stipulated by the Ministry of Finance


In Detail: Press Release Go to
Infrastructure and Governance

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Meghalaya notifies the Meghalaya Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Scheme, 2023

Meghalaya notifies the Meghalaya Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Scheme, 2023, aiming to protect street vendors and introducing health and safety regulations.


Source: Syllad Go to
In Detail: The Meghalaya Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Scheme, 2023 Go to

Meghalaya approves an amendment to the Meghalaya Excise Amendment Rules, 2021, reducing brand categories from 6 to 5, and raising the excise duty by 15 percent

Meghalaya approves an amendment to the Meghalaya Excise Amendment Rules, 2021, reducing brand categories from 6 to 5, and raising the excise duty by 15 percent. The amendment aims to generating an additional $6 million in annual revenue for the state.


Source: India Today Go to

Meghalaya approves an amendment to the Meghalaya Excise Amendment Rules, 2021

Meghalaya approves an amendment to the Meghalaya Excise Amendment Rules, 2021, reducing brand categories from 6 to 5, and raising the excise duty by 15 percent. The amendment aims to generating an additional $6 million in annual revenue for the state.


Source: India Today Go to

Meghalaya launches the CM Elevate Programme with an outlay of $36 million

Meghalaya launches the CM Elevate Programme with an outlay of $36 million. The programme aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs in the state, will provide grants up to 75% of the total project, and is expected to benefit 20,000 people.


Source: India Today Go to
In Detail: CM Elevate Scheme document Go to
Land & Labor Laws

Land & Labor Laws

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Water & Sanitation

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Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh qualify for a $64 million performance incentive grant from the Jal Shakti Ministry (JJM)


Source: New Indian Express Go to
In Detail: Press Release Go to
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