Meghalaya State Report March 2017

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MARCH 2017 (As of 24 March 2017)

DECEMBER 2013 22MARCH 2017
❖ Executive Summary ………………..……. 3
❖ Advantage Meghalaya …………………... 5
❖ Vision …………………………………….... 6
❖ Meghalaya – An Introduction ….…...….... 7
❖ Budget 2016-17 ..................................... 18
❖ Infrastructure Status ……………….…… 19
❖ Business Opportunities ………….……... 32
❖ Doing Business in Meghalaya ……….... 49
❖ State Acts & Policies ………………….... 51
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY … (1/2)
Highest GSDP among
Northeast states
• Meghalaya’s GSDP stood at US$ 4.17 billion in 2015-16. The state’s GSDP grew at a
CAGR of 10.05% between 2005-06 and 2015-16.
State with the highest
rainfall
• Meghalaya, with an average annual rainfall of 1,150 cm, receives the highest amount of
rainfall in the country. The diverse range of soil types, including red-loamy and laterite,
support various agricultural crops like rice, maize, pulses, oilseeds, cotton, jute and mesta.
Strong floriculture
sector
• With a vascular plant diversity of 3,331 and more than 300 varieties of orchids, Meghalaya
has a strong floriculture sector and is one of the leading states in the Northeast in terms of
production and supply of cut flowers to mainland consumer markets.
Strong bamboo
processing sector
• About 14% (3,108 square kilometres) of Meghalaya is covered by bamboo forests, and the
state is one of the leading bamboo producers in the country.
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Meghalaya, Central Statistics Office
, Government of Meghalaya, Department of Agriculture

Strong potential of
medicinal plants
industry
• Of the 6,000 medicinal plants in India, 834 plants, including the famous Himalayan Yew,
are in Meghalaya. Moreover, the state has 8 of the top 20 medicinal plants that are traded
in the country & are in high demand.
Large hydroelectric
power potential
• Meghalaya had an installed hydroelectric power capacity of 356.58 MW as of August
2016. The potential for hydropower in the state is estimated to be around 3,000 MW.
Strong mining sector
• Meghalaya, with abundant deposits of coal, limestone, kaolin feldspar, quartz, granite,
industrial clay & uranium & a small deposit base of sillimanite, bauxite, base metals &
apatite; has great industrial potential.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY … (2/2)
Tourist destination
• Meghalaya, one of the most picturesque states in the country, has 2 national parks & 3
wildlife sanctuaries. It offers many adventure tourism opportunities like mountaineering,
rock climbing, hiking & trekking, water sports, etc.
Source: Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Tourism

Growing demand
GSDP
GSDP at current
prices grew at a
CAGR of 10.05%
between 2005-06
and 2015-16
Per Capita GSDP
Per capita GSDP at
current prices grew
at a CAGR of
7.68%
between 2005-06
and 2015-16
ADVANTAGE MEGHALAYA
Advantage
Meghalaya
Institutional support
• The state provides excellent
institutional support through various
central and state government
agencies, namely North East
Council, Ministry of Development of
Northeastern region, and Meghalaya
Industrial Development Corporation.
Rich labour pool
• Meghalaya has a literacy rate of 74.4%.
• The state has a strong higher education
infrastructure.
• Moreover, a majority of the local
population speaks and understands
English.
Conducive agro-climatic
conditions
• Meghalaya has favourable agro-climatic
conditions that support agriculture,
horticulture and forestry; there is potential
for development in related areas.
• The state has abundant natural resources,
which offer significant avenues for
investment.
Policy and fiscal incentives
• In addition to the central government’s
incentives for investments in the northeast
region, the state offers a host of industrial
incentives.
• Agro-processing, horticulture, minerals,
tourism, electronics and IT have been
identified as thrust sectors for development
and promotion.

MEGHALAYA VISION 2030
Empowerment of
people for inclusive
growth
Promoting market
friendly policies &
institutions
Sustainable
development based
on comparative
advantageExpanding trade &
investments
Capacity
development of
people &
institutions
Infrastructure
development for
manufacturing &
markets
Ensuring
opportunities to
vulnerable
section of
population
• Responsive governance.
• Speedy clearances.
• Availability of land, water & power for
rapid industrialisation.
• Undertake measures to attract
investments.
• To open up rural roads.
• To set up cold storage
facilities.
• To promote market facilities
for farmers.
• To bring capacity to
undertake organic farming.
• To improve agricultural
productivity.
• To ensure balanced use of
fertilisers.
• Adoption & promotion of
scientific methods of
cultivation.
• Significant expansion of
irrigation.
• To build an efficient
network of transport.
• To ensure state of the art
infrastructure.
• To modernise Chittagong port.
• To build border trade
infrastructure.
• To develop diplomatic
initiatives.
• To improve formal education
system.
• To draw up & implement plan
schemes.
• To ensure responsive and
market friendly governance.
• To provide education, healthcare &
employment opportunities to
vulnerable sections of society.
• Woman empowerment.
Vision
2030
• To ensure regular & quality
power supply.
• To provide access to
Chittagong port.
Source: National Institute of Public Finance and Policy

MEGHALAYA FACT FILE
Meghalaya is located in the Northeast of India. The state
shares its border on the north & east with Assam & on the
south & west with Bangladesh.
English is the official language of Meghalaya. Khasi, Pnar &
Garo are the other principal languages.
Meghalaya is the wettest state in the country with an
average annual rainfall of 1,150 cm. It has numerous rivers,
the major ones being Manda, Damring, Janjiram, Ringge,
Ganol, Simsang, Khri, Umtrew, Umiam, Umkhem, Kupli,
Kynshi, Umiam Mawphlang & Umngot.
Meghalaya has diverse soil types including red-loamy,
laterite, red & yellow soils. These soils have fine textures
ranging from loam to silty-loam & alluvial soils. These types
of soils support a variety of agricultural crops.
Shillong, Sohra, Tura Jowai, Nongstoin, Williamnagar,
Nongpoh & Baghmara are some of the key cities in the
state.
Parameters Meghalaya
Capital Shillong
Geographical Area (sq km) 22,429
Administrative Districts (No) 7
Population Density (persons per sq
km)
132
Total Population (million) 2.97
Male Population (million) 1.49
Female Population (million) 1.48
Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) 989
Literacy Rate (%) 75.48
Source: Government of Meghalaya, Census 2011

MEGHALAYA IN FIGURES … (1/2)
Parameter Meghalaya All states Source
Economy 2015-16 2015-16
GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 0.20 100.0 Central Statistics Office, TechSci Estimates
GSDP growth rate (%) 13.46 8.71 Central Statistics Office, TechSci Estimates
Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,404.5 1,546 Central Statistics Office, TechSci Estimates
Physical Infrastructure
Installed power capacity (MW) 510.10 305,554.25 Central Electricity Authority, as of August 2016
Wireless subscribers (No) 11,900,7021 1,078,422,215
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
October 2016
Internet subscribers 4,330,0001
367,480,000
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
September 2016
National Highway length (km) 1,204.36 100,087.08 NHAI & Roads and Building Department
Airports (No) 1 125 Airports Authority of India
1Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh,
Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikhim, Tripura

MEGHALAYA IN FIGURES … (2/2)
1FDI inflows for RBI’s (Reserve Bank of India’s) Guwahati-region, which includes
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura
Parameter Meghalaya All states Source
Social Indicators
Literacy rate (%) 75.48 73.0 Census 2011
Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 23.9 21.6 SRS Bulletin
Investments
FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.0951 324.47
Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion,
From April 2000 to December 2016

At current prices, Meghalaya’s total GSDP* stood at US$
4.17 billion during 2015-16.
The state’s GSDP grew at a CAGR of 10.05% between
2005-06 and 2015-16.
GSDP of Meghalaya at current prices (in US$ billion)
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP
GSDP* - Central Statistical Organisation
CAGR
10.05%
1.6 1.9
2.4 2.5 2.7
3.2
3.6 3.4 3.5
4.2 4.17
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16

At current prices, Meghalaya’s total NSDP# stood at US$
3.41 billion during 2015-16.
The state’s NSDP grew at a CAGR of 8.56% between 2005-
06 and 2015-16.
NSDP of Meghalaya at current prices (in US$ billion)
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP
NSDP# - calculated using per capita NSDP x Population in million
CAGR
8.56%
1.5 1.7
2.1 2.2 2.3
2.8
3.1 3 3.1
3.73 3.41
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16

Meghalaya’s per capita GSDP in 2015-16 stood at US$
1,404.5 in comparison with US$ 670 in 2005-06.
Per capita GSDP of the state grew at a CAGR of 7.68%
between 2005-06 and 2015-16.
The government aims to increase the per capita GSDP of
the north eastern region to US$ 1,450.88 by 2019-20.
Per capita GSDP (US$)
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA GSDP
Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million USD / Population in million
CAGR
7.68%
670
768
960 988 1040.0
1225 11871092.11104
1299.5 1404.5
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16

Meghalaya’s per capita NSDP in 2015-16 stood at US$
1,149.28 in comparison with US$ 595 in 2005-06.
Per capita NSDP of the state grew at a CAGR of 6.80%
between 2005-06 and 2015-16.
Per capita NSDP (US$)
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA NSDP
Per Capita NSDP^ - Economic and Statistical Organisation, Punjab (ESOPB)
CAGR
6.80%
595 686
850 880 910
1080.0
1045 959 971.0
1153.21 1149.28
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16

At a CAGR of 16.13%, the secondary sector was the fastest
growing among the 3 sectors during 2004-05 to 2015-16.
Growth has been driven by manufacturing, construction,
electricity, gas & water supply.
The tertiary sector, the largest contributor to Meghalaya’s
economy, expanded at a CAGR of 15.23% between 2004-
05 and 2015-16. It was driven by trade, hotels, real estate,
finance, insurance, transport, communications & other
services.
The primary sector grew at a CAGR of 9.47% between
2004-05 and 2015-16.
Percentage distribution of GSDP
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF GSDP
Source: Central Statistical Organization, TechSci Research Estimates
Sector-wise %share of GSDPµ -Geometric mean of YoY calculation from 2004-05 to 2014-15
38.20%
14.32%
22.40%
30.85%
39.40%
54.83%
2004-05 2015-16
Primary Secondary Tertiary
CAGR
9.47%
15.23%
16.13%

Crop
Annual production:
2015-16 (‘000 MT)
Fruits 409.25
Vegetables 506.08
Flowers 2.61
Spices 88.20
Plantation crops 29.18
Honey 0.20
Citrus fruits, pineapples, bananas, papayas, plums, peaches and
apricots are the major fruits grown in Meghalaya. Turmeric,
ginger, black pepper and bay leaves are the major spices
cultivated in Meghalaya. The state is also promoting tea
cultivation in selected areas.
The state has achieved success in the cultivation of non-
traditional crops like tea, cashew nut, oilseeds, tomato,
mushroom, wheat, etc.
The state government is making use of eco-friendly bio-fertilisers
and pesticides, bio-control agents, integrated nutrient
management and green manure for eliminating the deleterious
effects of chemical fertilizers and pesticides on soil. Under budget
2016-17, the Government of Meghalaya proposed an outlay of
US$ 42.64 million for agriculture and horticulture sectors in the
state.
Under the 12th Five Year Plan, valid from 2012 to 2017, US$
54.66 million was proposed to be invested for improving the
agriculture sector of the state. One of the objectives under the
12th Five Year Plan is to enrich the rice production in the state.
The government allocated US$ 2.49 million for agricultural
research and education and US$ 49.77 million for Rashtriya
Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aiming at attracting public
investment in agriculture and allied sectors.
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, State Budget 2016-17
As per budget 2016-17, the government will be putting
emphasis on propagation and promotion of indigenous
crops including Sophie, Sohiong, etc., during 2016-17.
Moreover, persistent implementation of Mission Organic,
an initiative taken by the state government for the
endorsement of organic farming, would be undertaken in
the state.

According to the DIPP, cumulative FDI inflows1 to the
Northeastern states during April 2000 to December 2016,
stood at US$ 95 million.
For attracting more investments and coming up with a
strategy to generate skilled and competitive work force, the
Government of Meghalaya has decided to establish an
Investment Promotion Council in the state, during 2016-17.
The industry sector is the fastest growing segment in the
state’s GSDP at constant price between 2004-05 and 2014-
15. In 2004-05, the contribution of the services sector in
state’s GSDP at constant prices was US$ 382.7 million,
which reached US$ 682.3 million in 2014-15.
FDI equity inflows1, 2008-09 to 2015-16 (US$ million)
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS & INVESTMENTS
Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion
1Including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur,
Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura
2Data from April-December 2016
42
11
8
1
5
0.6
5
10
1
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-172

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – EXPORTS TRENDS
Overall exports from the state increased from US$ 84.20 million in
2010-11 to US$ 86.92 million in 2014-15.
An EPIP has been set up in Byrnihat over an area of 259 acres to
promote exports. The unit is located at Byrnihat.
Meghalaya shares a 443-km border with Bangladesh & has 10
land custom stations to aid exports.
The key commodities exported to Bangladesh are coal, limestone,
boulder stone, agricultural produce & raw hides & skins.
As per budget 2016-17, the state government is focusing on
establishing & developing export infrastructure with enhancement
& improvement of land custom stations, integrated check posts,
etc. along with creating Border Haats across the border of India-
Bangladesh.
In March 2017, the state government proposed opening of 22
border haats, along the India-Bangladesh border. The 2 existing
haats at Kalaichar & Balat have not only promoted trade but have
also strengthened ties between people of both the countries.
Source: Ministry of Commerce, News Article
EPIP: Export Promotion Industrial Park
Export trends (In US$ million)
84.20
86.92
2010-11 2014-15
Status of industrial units at EPIP, Byrnihat
Status Of industrial units Number of industrial units Total area occupied (In acres)
Units already established 25 76.92
Under implementation 12 26.71
Yet to be implemented 3 4.19

Sector
Budget
(US$ million)
District councils 15.27
Power 24.24
Roads and bridges 72.07
Transport 5.24
Education 103.42
Sports and Youth Affairs 6.24
Health and Family Affairs 71.79
Arts and Culture 1.98
Social Welfare 4.13
Food, Civil Supply and Consumer Affairs 12.98
Revenue and Disaster Management 0.40
Information Technology 2.59
Tourism 5.43
Civil Defence and Home Guards 0.52
Information & PR 0.87
BUDGET 2016-17
Sector Budget (US$ million)
Water supply and sanitation 38.64
Agriculture and horticulture 42.64
Fisheries 6.11
Animal husbandry and veterinary 8.09
Water resources
20.98
Soil and water conservation 30.55
Sericulture and weaving 2.79
Forest and environment 7.33
Community and rural development 124.02
Cooperation 4.16
Border areas development 5.11
Commerce and industries 5.22
Mining and geology 0.48
Urban development 16.39
Housing 3.36
Personnel 0.93
Labour 3.74
Prisons 0.70

The state is well connected to its neighbouring north-
eastern states & other parts of India through 5 National
Highways: NH-40, NH-44, NH-51, NH-62 and NH-127B.
During 2015-16, at a cost of US$ 5.80 million, 63 km long
kutcha roads, 22 km long new roads & 180 running metres
of the RCC bridges were fabricated in the state under the
state plan.
The Meghalaya Transport Corporation provides bus
transport services across the state.
Under the 12th Five Year Plan, valid from 2012 to 2017,
US$ 3.98 million was proposed to be invested for
development of roads & bridges in the state.
Under the budget 2017-18, the government allocated an
amount of US$ 106.02 million for Roads & Bridges, in
comparison with a lower allocation of US$ 70.18 million, the
last year.
Road type Road length (km)
National highways 1,204.36
State highways 1,134
Rural roads 1,569
Source: Maps of India
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS…(1/2)
Source: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
As of 2015-16, around 218 eligible habitations have been
linked along with the accomplished road length of 687 km.
Moreover, during 2016-17, the state government is targeting to
connect 60 habitations, which would cover a total road length
of 300 km.

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS…(2/2)
Source: NHAI
National highway length completed (km)
292.91 303.18
88.00
665.00
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was
launched in 2000 with the objective of connecting eligible
rural habitants. During 2015-16, up to October 2015, about
10.03 km of road network was completed across Meghalaya
and 3 habitant were benefited.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in
Meghalaya (During 2015-16- up to October 2015)
Habitants connected 3
Length completed 10.03
Total expenditure (US$ million) 9.26
Source: NHAI
Note: 1up to October 2015-16
Source: PMGSY
Expenditure on road works under PMGSY in Kerala
(US$ million)
5.76
12.72
9.27
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16¹

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – RAILWAYS AND AIRPORTS
• The nearest railway station is in Guwahati, Assam. New railway lines on Azra-Byrnihat, Dudhnoi-Mendipathar and Byrnihat-Shillong
routes are under construction.
• The foundation stone of Mendipathar railway station was laid in September 2013. The total length of the broad gauge railway route
from Dudhnoi (Assam) to Mendipathar (Meghalaya) is 19.75 km.
• In May 2016, new passenger trains were flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Moreover, the railway project of Byrnihat-
Shillong in Meghalaya is expected to be commissioned by 2019-20.
Railways
• Meghalaya has two airports located in Shillong and Baljek. The Shillong
airport (Barapani Airport) is fully operational, while the Baljek Airport is under
construction/upgradation.
• In 2015, the state government allocated land to the Airports Authority of India
for the expansion of Umroi Airport, Shillong.
• The Airports Authority of India has taken up a proposal to upgrade the
Shillong airport to enable large aircrafts to land.
• Helicopter services are available from Guwahati to Tura
• In 2015-16, the domestic passenger traffic at the Barapani was 11,565
people along with aircraft movement of 500.
Airports
Barapani Airport 2014-15 2015-16
Total passenger traffic 10,346 11,565
Aircraft movement
(nos.)
432 500

Source: Central Electricity Authority
1Figures as of August 2016
As of August 2016, Meghalaya had a total installed power
generation capacity of 510.10 MW, comprising 313.03 MW
from state utilities and 202.07 MW from central utilities. Of the
total installed power generation capacity, 356.58 MW was
contributed by hydropower, 127.49 MW by thermal power,
and 31.03 MW by renewable power.
During 2015-16, 315 KW SPV power plants of different
capacities were being installed across government buildings
as well as rooftops in the state. Work on manufacturing of 10
KW wind solar hybrid system in the government college at
Tura has also been taken up during 2015-16.
Under the 12th Five Year Plan, valid from 2012 to 2017, the
state government proposed an outlay of US$ 603.02 million,
wherein, 11.97% was proposed for power generation, 28.95%
for power transmission and distribution and the rest was
proposed for survey and investigation, re-engineering works,
etc. Another US$ 3.98 million was proposed for non-
conventional sources of energy.
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER…(1/3)
As per state budget 2016-17, to strengthen the distribution
system as well as sub-transmission systems of the state,
the state government has proposed to initiate system
improvement works under IPDS (Integrated Power
Development Scheme), during 2016-17.
Installed power capacity in Meghalaya (MW)
288.10 289.60 289.60
373.60
455.30 455.30
494.80 510.45 515.10
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
1

Rural electrification was taken up as a key initiative
under the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti
Yojana, which was launched in 2015. The
operational electrification scheme, that is, Rural
Electricity Infrastructure and Household
Electriﬁcation, was subsumed in the scheme
launched in 2015. During 2015-16 (April to
November), one village was electrified.
As of 31st October 2015, 3 projects were closed in
Meghalaya under Rural Electricity Infrastructure and
Household Electrification, for which US$ 76.17
million was sanctioned and 88% of the sanctioned
amount was released.
Status of rural electrification in Meghalaya
(As of February 2017)
Area type Nos.
Total villages 6,459
Electrified villages 5,548
Un-electrified villages 911
Total rural households 4,63,000
Electrified rural households 3,24,000
Un-electrified rural
households
1,39,000
Source: Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana
Status of rural electrification in Meghalaya under
DDUGJY scheme
(As of February 2017)
Area type Nos.
Un-electrified villages 1,842
Intensively electrified villages 2,947
Electrified BPL households 104,457
Source: Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana

Central financial assistance/subsidy for
renewable power projects (US$ million)
0.30
1.48
1.39 1.40
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Source: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
Solar Energy Corporation of India
To popularise renewable energy technologies, Meghalaya
Non-Conventional and Rural Energy Development Agency is
implementing several projects to utilise energy sources such
solar, wind, biogas, biomass. For the overall power sector,
the state government proposed an outlay of US$ 24.24
million under the budget 2016-17.
As per budget 2016-17, under the New and Renewable
Energy Programme, the state government is aiming towards
implementation of solar as well as off-grid thermal
applications in the state.
North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited
(NEEPCO) aims to be a 2,000 MW public sector power
generating company by the end of 2017. The company is
planning to commission three projects in Meghalaya region,
which would add 770 MW to the power capacity.

Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India,
1Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh,
Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikhim, Tripura,
2As On September 2016
According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
(TRAI), Northeast India had 11.9 million wireless
subscribers and 122,700 wireline subscribers as of
October 2016.
By the end of October 2016, 484,494 subscribers had
submitted request for mobile number portability in the
Northeast. Moreover, total tele-density in the Northeast
region was recorded to be 85.60% as of October 2016.
The total number of post offices in the Northeast, as of
December 2015, was recorded at 2,920.
As of October 2016, North East region had 122,550
wireline subscribers for BSNL and 1,621,407 BSNL
wireless subscribers.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) initiated a
project in 2011, the National Optical Fibre Network
(NOFN), with an aim of connecting 250,000 gram
panchayats across the country with broadband services.
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM
Performance Status of NOFN project (As of April 2016)
No. of GPs in Phase 1 638
Pipe laid (km) 988
Cable laid (km) 229
GPs for which cable laid 52
Source: Ministry Of Communications & Information Technology
Telecom infrastructure (As of October 2016)
Wireless subscribers
1
11,900,702
Wire-line subscribers
1
122,700
Internet subscribers
1
4,330,0002
Rural Internet subscribers
1
2,180,0002
Urban Internet subscribers
1
2,150,0002

During 2015-16, the state government finished re-development work of parking lots as well as manufacturing of ISBT at
Tura, which are expected to be functional very soon. Further, the Government of India has also allocated a new project of
manufacturing and developing parking-cum-commercial facility centre at Tura.
Under the 12th Five Year Plan, valid from 2012 to 2017, the state government proposed an outlay of US$ 227.27 million for
urban infrastructure development, with the state government focussing on urban planning and development of small towns.
Of the total proposed outlay for urbanization, 7.92% was proposed for infrastructure development for Shillong city transport,
29.20% for township development in Shillong, 10.95% for urban development projects in Shillong and the rest for assistance
to local bodies, environmental improvement of urban slums, etc.
Under budget 2016-17, the state government proposed an allocation of US$ 16.39 million for urban development in the state
with improvisations in physical and social infrastructure in order to improve the standard of living of people in the state.
As per budget 2016-17, the additional units at Nongmynsong, housing project for urban poor as well as Solid Waste
Management Project at Tura are estimated to accomplish their operations very soon in the state. Structuring work of
housing units at Nongmynsong and Mawprem was initiated in the state during 2015-16.
In addition to these projects, various projects, such as, enhancement of fire brigade junctions as well as polo market area,
etc., have been taken up by the state government during 2015-16 for making the city of Shillong more beautiful.
Under budget 2016-17, the state government proposed an allocation of US$ 38.64 million for implementing water supply
projects and sewerage projects across the state.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE
Source: Government of Meghalaya. State Budget 2016-17

Contract Authority Sector-Sub Sector
Investment
(US$ million)
Stage
National Highways Authority of India
Jorabat-Shillong NH-40 Road Project Transport - Road and Bridges 81.88 Completed
Road Upgradation (Shillong) Project Transport - Road and Bridges 34.54
Completed
Source: Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India,
Public Private Partnerships in India
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECTS
Meghalaya has two operational projects operational under the PPP mode as of July 2016.
As per the budget 2016-17, an amount of US$ 16.41 million has been estimated under the Government of India’s AMRUT (‘Atal
Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation’) Programme for the enhancement of Shillong’s septage as well as sewerage
management systems for the period of 2016-20.
Further, Shillong has been selected under the Smart Cities Mission of Government of India and the proposed amount for this
mission is recorded to be US$ 222.97 million which will be used for the development of Shillong.

Meghalaya has a literacy rate of 75.48%; the male literacy rate is 76.0% and
the female literacy rate is 72.9%.
In 2014-15, the number of teachers in secondary schools & upper secondary
schools of Meghalaya were 4,621 & 526, respectively. In 2014-15, there
were 112 higher secondary schools, with East Khasi Hills accounting for 44
higher secondary schools.
As per the state budget 2016-17, the state government allocated US$ 1.52
million for setting up engineering colleges in Jowai & Ampati during 2015-16.
Further, an allocation of US$ 0.13 million has been made by the state
government for financing excursion as well as educational tours for
government college students during 2015-16.
Under 12th Five Year Plan, valid from 2012 to 2017, the state government
proposed an outlay of US$ 497.68 million for school education & literacy,
higher education & training.
Under budget 2016-17, the state government proposed an allocation of US$
103.42 million for development of the education sector in the state.
In 2016, AYUSH Minister inaugurated the North Eastern Institute of
Ayurveda & Homeopathy (NEIAH) to provide healthcare to people in the
North East & Sikkim. It has become the 2nd Ayurvedic College in the North
East Region with a homeopathy college & the only Central Academic
Institute of Ayush in Guwahati.
The Government of Meghalaya distributed laptops to 178 meritorious
students of Class X & XII., in order to strengthen & enhance IT skills in the
state.
Under Budget 2017-18, the government allocated a higher amount of US$
135.35 million for the education sector, as compared to the allocation of US$
100.7 million during the previous year.
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION
Source: Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya
University Grants Commission, North East Resources Databank
Educational infrastructure (2014-15)
Total universities 13
Central universities 3
State universities 1
Private universities 9
Colleges 63
Government colleges 6
Medical colleges 1
Polytechnics 3
Engineering colleges 2
Secondary schools 783
Higher secondary schools 112
Primary schools 6,612

Source: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare,
Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, Government of India
Health indicators (2014-15)
Birth rate
1
23.9
Death rate
1
7.6
Infant mortality rate
2
47
NEIGRIHMS, which has been instituted to provide medical
education, has a 500 bed super-specialty hospital; expansion
works are underway.
As per budget 2016-17, the construction work of Tura
Government Medical College is expected to start after the
successful approval of Detailed Project Report (DPR) by the
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The state government has
initiated the establishment of PPP mode medical college at the
site of Reid Provisional Chest Hospital located in Shillong during
2015-16.
In February 2017, under its Universal Immunisation Programme
(UIP), the government announced the expansion of rotavirus
vaccine in Meghalaya as well as in 4 other states, across India.
Under Budget 2017-18, the government allocated an amount of
US$ 62.61 million for Health & Family Welfare, as against US$
69.91 million, during the previous year.
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH
Health infrastructure (2014-15)
Primary health centres 141
Sub-centres 603
Community health centres 40
District hospitals 21
Mobile medical units (MMU)/vehicles 21
Ayurveda hospitals 4
Ayurveda dispensaries 6
Homoeopathy hospitals 7
Homoeopathy dispensaries 6
Source: Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin September 2014
1Per thousand persons, 2Per thousand live births
To bring affordable and diagnostic healthcare
within the reach of the poor in Meghalaya, the
government has allocated a sum of US$ 1.52
million.
In 2016, the state of Meghalaya witnessed decline
in the number of HIV cases reported in the state.

Meghalaya has various tourist attractions such as caves, national parks, sanctuaries, sacred groves, waterfalls, lakes & rivers
making it an ideal tourism destination. Meghalaya sports a 18-hole natural golf course, which is a major sport & corporate attraction.
In December 2016, Nongkrem dance festival, the most ancient & grand festivals of the indigenous Khasi tribe, was organised at
Khasi Hills in Meghalaya. The festival is celebrated as Thanksgiving Day, rituals are performed to appease the all-powerful
Goddess, 'Ka Blei Synshar' for a rich bumper harvest & prosperity of the people.
Bara Bazar, Jail Road, G.S. Road, Police Bazar, Glory’s Plaza, Meghaloom, Nagaland Handloom & Handicrafts, Assam Emporium,
India Emporium, Khadi Gramodyog, Manipur Emporium, Tantuja & Purbashree are the key shopping areas in Meghalaya.
Williamson Sangma State Museum, Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, Entomological Museum (Butterfly Museum) are the
famous museums of Meghalaya depicting its rich cultural heritage.
Under budget 2016-17, the state government proposed allocation of US$ 1.98 million for various art & cultural programs for the
development, augmentation & preservation of cultural heritage of the state. In April 2015, the state government laid the foundation of
Shillong International Centre for Performing Arts and Culture (SICPAC) & an amount of US$ 25.10 million was proposed for the
construction of the centre. As per budget 2016-17, construction work of this centre is under process.
During 2015-16, the state government initiated the construction of show-cases, galleries, etc. & improvement of golf-course & golf-
club premises in Shillong. In addition, the Central Library of the state was also digitised & will be enhanced further with the
deployment of new technologies during 2016-17. Various mega events including the Northeast songs & dances, 18 degree festivals,
CALM festival, cultural Panorama, etc. also took place in the state during 2015-16.
With a view to accomplish the goal of endorsing sports & encouraging the youth of the state, the state government decided to
continue providing financial assistance across the sector. During 2015-2016, the state government also initiated Chief Minister’s
Football Tournament, under the Mission Football, in order to make football popular among the youth of the state.
Under the 12th Five Year Plan 2012-17, the state government proposed an outlay of US$ 29.86 million for preservation,
documentation, research, promotion, development & augmentation of arts & culture
The IHGF (Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair), has become the ideal stage for artisans participating from the North East region to show
their talent in merchandise made out of cane, bamboo, etc. Meghalaya is one of the key participants in the event.
In March 2017, the 41st Foundation Day of the IGRMS was marked by the inauguration of a 2-day national seminar emphasising on
the need of understanding cultural essence of the state & also welcomed a huge number of participants & joined together from
Meghalaya & other states too.
CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Source: Meghalaya State Portal, State Budget 2015-16

Meghalaya has industrial estates at Shillong, Nongstoin, Mawlyndep, Tura, Williamnagar and Khliehtyrshi; an industrial area
at Umiam; an EPIP at Byrnihat; and a growth centre at Mendipathar.
District Industries Centres are functional under the Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation in each district and are
involved in industrial infrastructure development of the district.
The state has constituted a single-window clearance agency for industrial investment approvals.
Techno-Economic Feasibility Reports (TEFRs) are available with the Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation for
poultry, agro-based industry, fruit processing, paper-grade lime, alcohol from tapioca, calcium carbonate extraction,
ceramic-glazed tile manufacturing, marble and tile and meat processing.
In January 2015, the central government announced plans to incentivise airlines to increase air connectivity to the
Northeastern states, and to Bollywood to shoot films in the region.
During 2015-16, under RIDF (Rural Infrastructure Development Fund), a total of 15 projects were under different
implementation stages. Moreover, with the provision of World Bank, implementation of “Community led Ecosystem
Management 24 Project (CLEMP)” is expected to be witnessed in the state during 2016-17.
The Union Finance ministry allocated a budget of US$135.81 million for the North Eastern Council (NEC) for FY16-17. As
per the draft normative allocation, Assam will get 25%, Arunachal Pradesh will be allocated 13%, while the states of
Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur and Tripura will get equal share of 11%t each and Sikkim will get 7%, from the
budget allotted to NEC.
INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Source: Meghalaya State Portal

The natural resources, policy incentives & infrastructure in the state
favour investments in the tourism, hydroelectric power, manufacturing &
mining sectors.
The agriculture sector contributed around 11.5% to the state’s GSDP in
2014-15
Mineral, horticulture, electronics, IT, export oriented units and tourism
have been identified as the thrust sectors for industrial development.
The state government is taking various initiatives for the development of
the small scale industries in the state. These include:
Improving infrastructure.
Implementation of schemes like PMEGP and MSE-CDP.
Skill development initiatives.
Increasing credit to the MSMEs.
The Commerce & Industries Department of Meghalaya & its constituent
unit, Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation, are jointly
responsible for the development of industrial infrastructure in the state
Under the 12th Five Year Plan, valid from 2012 to 2017, the state
government proposed an outlay of US$ 24.88 million for promoting 4000
micro, small & enterprises & generating employment opportunities. The
proposed outlay for village & small industries was US$ 8.46 million &
US$ 14.60 million was sanctioned for large & medium enterprises.
Several MoUs worth USD156.18 have been signed between the
Government & the local entrepreneurs to boost investment in the 2-day
Northeast Investors Summit at Shiilong. The sectors being focussed are
textiles, handlooms, handicrafts, sericulture, apparels, garments,
technical textiles in all the 8 states, with the “Act East” policy
KEY INDUSTRIES
Source: Meghalaya Directorate of Industries, DIPP
PMEGP - Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme,
MSE-CDP - Micro and Small Enterprises – Cluster Development Programme
Year IEMs filed
Proposed investments
(in US$ million)
2010-11 14 287.49
2011-12 6 427.01
2012-13 3 299.77
2013-14 5 26.38
2014-15 1 9.62
2015-16 2 4.98
Key Industries in Meghalaya
Agriculture and food
processing
Hydroelectric power
Floriculture Dairy and livestock
Horticulture Handloom and
handicraftsMining
Cement Steel processing
Tourism Sericulture

Meghalaya is one of the leading north-eastern states in terms of production and supply of cut flowers to mainland consumer markets.
The state’s climate, particularly the areas near Shillong in East Khasi hills district, is well suited for cut flower production.
The existing industry is at a nascent stage and has the potential to be developed and promoted for export-oriented businesses.
During 2015-16, the total production of flowers was recorded to be 2.61 thousand tonnes.
Decorative plants such as dahlia, canna, gladiolus, begonia, tropaeolum, aster, polargonium, antirrhinum, crinum, celosia, kniphofia,
impatiens, chrysanthemum, petunias, pansy, calendula, sweet peas and salvia are found in abundance in the state.
KEY INDUSTRIES – FLORICULTURE … (1/2)
Funds for promotion of floriculture in Meghalaya (US$ Thousand)
Year Funds allocated Funds released
2011-12 499.79 493.43
2012-13 381.02 336.27
2013-14 506.60 490.84
2014-15 76.97 76.97
Source: Meghalaya Directorate of Industries

KEY INDUSTRIES – FLORICULTURE … (2/2)
The Floriculture Development Scheme in the state is
focused on promoting and raising awareness about the
sector.
This is done by providing incentives to farmers and
motivating them to grow traditional as well as non-traditional
floral crops and houseplants for commercial purposes.
The government of India started the “Technology Mission
Scheme on Horticulture” to promote and assist commercial
floriculture in Meghalaya.
During 2015-16, the area under production for cut flowers
was recorded to be 0.06 thousand hectares.
The state government is introducing various initiatives in
order to educate the farmers about the advantages of
growing vegetables in polyhouses.
New flower crops of heliconia, chrysanthemum,
zanthedescia, iris, gladioli, and foliage plants of leather leaf
fern, Xanadu, goldenrod, and Limonium have been
introduced and are slowly gaining acceptance in the farming
community.
Area under production of cut flowers (in hectares)
The state government has set up a model floriculture centre
at the district of Ri-Bhoi of the state, during 2015-16, for the
development of floriculture sector in the state.
Source: Ministry of Agriculture
35
60
2009-10 2015-16
CAGR
9.40%

KEY INDUSTRIES – MEDICINAL PLANTS
In 2015, in order to link the farmers with the herbal industry of the
state, the Meghalaya Basin Development Authority has signed a
memorandum of understanding with Central Institute of Medicinal
& Aromatic plants (CIMAP).
The important & recognised medicinal plants found & cultivated in
Meghalaya are Ipecac, Rauvolfia serpentina, Cinchona,
Abromine, Chaulmoogra Oil, Croton Oil, Eucalyptus, Castor Oil,
Chiretta, Solanum khasianum, Casearia vareca, Zanthoxylum
armatum, Hedyotis scandens, Paederia foetida, Salix alba,
Anacardium occidentale, Cinnamomum & Taxus baccata.
8 out of top 20 highly demanded & traded medicinal plants in India
are found in Meghalaya.
Under the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017), the state has been
assigned with development works including afforestation on
clan/community land through Joint Forest Management
Committees with a major push in the medicinal plants sector.
National AYUSH Mission (Centrally sponsored
scheme)
Year
Funds allocated
(US$ million)
Funds released
(US$ million)
2014-15 0.38 0.22
2015-16 0.51 0.15
Source:
National Mission of Medicinal Plants (NMMP)
(Centrally sponsored scheme)
Year
Funds allocated
(US$ million)
Funds released
(US$ million)
2014-15 0.29 0.29

KEY INDUSTRIES – BAMBOO
Bamboo sector facts
Bamboo production area (hectares)
under National Bamboo Mission
5,574
Bamboo bearing area (Ha.) 4,79,300
Bamboo reserved forest area (Ha.) 9,49,600
6,334
1,157
7,491
Green Culms Dry Culms Total
Equivalent green weight by soundness of culms in
Meghalaya forests (2014-15) (in ‘000 MT)
Meghalaya is one of the leading producers of bamboo in the country. Bamboo enterprises can be developed from the bamboo reserves
and forest cultivations. Natural bamboo forests cover 3,108 square kilometers (14%) of Meghalaya’s total geographical area.
In Meghalaya, bamboo is primarily used for making handicraft products such as stools, baskets, large open-work baskets, etc. Khasi
tribe of Meghalaya is popular for the mats and chairs, which are made out of bamboo.
Source: Ministry of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture & Cooperation (DAC), Ministry of
Agriculture is implementing National Agroforestry &
Bamboo Mission (NABM) scheme under Mission for
Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) with the
objective to utilize the potential of bamboo crops and
increase the area of cultivation. In 2014-15, US$ 0.51
million was allocated for the implementation of the scheme
in Meghalaya, of which US$ 0.16 million was released.
Under the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017), US$ 0.84
million has been allocated for the State Bamboo Mission,
an undertaking to conserve bamboo plantations in the
state. In addition, the state government allocated US$ 0.25
million under National Bamboo Mission during 2015-16
As per the state budget 2016-17, under Master Craftsman
Training, a total of 789 artisans were trained in cane &
bamboo craft, wood craft, etc. during 2015-16.

KEY INDUSTRIES – AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING … (1/2)
Meghalaya has a climate that supports agricultural and horticultural
activities. The state offers potential for investment in these areas.
Turmeric produced in the state of Meghalaya is considered to be one of
the best in the world as it contains 7.5% of curcumin. The state is focusing
on developing water harvesting and distribution infrastructure to increase
the level of mechanisation in the horticulture sector.
During 2015-16, the Government of India allocated US$ 4.64 million under
the horticulture mission for Northeast and Himalayan states for the
development of horticulture sector that including fruits, vegetables, root
and tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut,
cashew, cocoa and bamboo.
During 2015-16, the state produced 409.25 thousand tonnes of fruits
under an area of 37.14 thousand hectares. Similarly, 88.20 thousand
tonnes of spices were produced in the state under an area of 18.20
thousand hectares during 2015-16.
During 2007-2017, 13 projects under National Mission for Food
Processing and 12 projects under Technology Up-gradation/
Establishment and Modernization of Food Processing Industries scheme,
have been sanctioned by state government.
Source: State Directorates of Horticulture
Area and production of horticulture crops
(2015-16)
Year
Area
(‘000 Ha)
Production
(‘000 MT)
Fruits 37.14 409.25
Vegetables 48.29 506.08
Spices 18.20 88.20
Plantation crops 25.61 29.18

KEY INDUSTRIES – AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING … (2/2)
Among various crops and value added products available in the
state, medicinal plants and bamboo processing are the major
potential areas of investment. Under the 12th Five Year Plan, US$
84.35 million has been allotted for agriculture and allied sectors.
In 2014-15, one project was sanctioned with an estimated
sanctioned amount of US$ 0.01 million. As of 2014-15, the central
government allocated US$ 390,000 for the implementation of
National Mission on Food Processing in Meghalaya. Meghalaya
accounts for 1.5% share in the total funds allocated to the country.
Around US$ 48 million has been allocated under the 12th Five Year
Plan (2012-2017) for the development of horticulture sector in
various segments including manure & fertilisers, plant protection,
training and infrastructure development.
Milk production in the state increased from 79 thousand tonnes in
2011-12 to 84 thousand tonnes in 2015-16. For the same time
period, the production of meat in the state increased from 37.1
thousand tonnes to 42 thousand tonnes. Egg production in the
state increased from 104.9 million units in 2013-14 to 106 million
units in 2015-16.
Area expansion for various
horticulture crops under HMNEH and MIDH in Meghalaya
(Ha.)
5002 7194 8130 5953 4082
7562 7058
30681
2401
Source: Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture
(MIDH) and Mission for Integrated Development of
Horticulture (MIDH)
Horticulture crop production in Meghalaya (‘000 tonnes)
824
979 1,026 1,035
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

KEY INDUSTRIES – HYDROELECTRIC POWER
As of June 2016, the state had an installed hydroelectric power
capacity of 356.58 MW. The state utilities accounted for a share of
79% in total installed capacity and the remaining is contributed by
the central sector.
The state government is inviting investments in this area through
the PPP mode. Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are also
being invited to develop hydro projects in Meghalaya; this
provides immense potential for investment.
Hydroelectric power projects with a total capacity of 687 MW have
been proposed to be set up in Meghalaya. All these projects are
projected to be operational by 2016-17.
Hydro projects in Meghalaya
Name of the project Installed capacity (MW)
Umangot 260
Umduna 57
Myntdu Leshka-II 60
Selim 170
Umangi Storage-I 54
Mawblei 140
Month wise target of hydro generation for 2015-16
Month Installed capacity (MU)
January 2016 34
February 2016 32
March 2016 27
Source: Central Electrical Authority
Ministry of Power, Government of India

Meghalaya is richly endowed with flora, fauna, thick forests, ancient
forest groves, large rivers and grass fields – making it an attractive
tourism destination. Number of tourists visiting Meghalaya grew by
4.76%, which increased from 692,000 in 2013-14 to 759,000 in 2015-
16. In 2015-16, Meghalaya witnessed domestic tourist footfalls of
751,165, while the number of foreign visitors reached 8,072.
Caving is a major tourist attraction in the state, as most of the deepest
and longest caves in South Asia are located in the state. The Shillong
Golf Course is one of the oldest and best natural golf courses in the
world and is Asia's second 18-hole natural golf course.
Under budget 2016-17, the state government sanctioned US$ 5.43
million for development of the tourism sector in the state. Further, the
state government established two recreational parks in Mairang and
Marngar during the same period. Various skill development
programmes are also being undertaken in the state to improve
employability in the tourism sector as per budget 2016-17.
Moreover, the state government will emphasize on recognising and
enhancing new tourist destinations in the state during 2016-17. Under
the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017), US$ 25.3 million were allocated for
the development of the tourism sector in the state. The various areas of
focus include development of tourist spots, development of wildlife
tourism and adventure tourism.
In November 2016, with an aim to promote motor sports and tourism in
Meghalaya, the state organized the second edition of ‘Bilgaro Challenge
2016’.
KEY INDUSTRIES – TOURISM
Total tourist arrivals in Meghalaya (‘000)
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
404
462
555
596
657 672 686 692
725
759

KEY INDUSTRIES – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The IT policy of Meghalaya defines the IT penetration plan for various industries and public sector organisations.
With a high literacy rate, affordable cost, substantial English-speaking population, improved telecommunication connectivity and
favourable climate, Meghalaya is well-poised to serve the IT industry.
As per state budget 2016-17, the state government is planning to brace up the infrastructure of ICT in the schools and colleges by
deploying digital classrooms as well as other initiatives across the state during 2016-17. Further, the state government has also
enabled the deployment of NOFN (National Optical Fibre Network) in the state for enhancing internet connectivity across villages.
Under budget 2016-17, the state government allocated US$ 2.59 million for the development of the IT sector. During 2015-16, the
state government came up with citizen centric services for citizens residing in the far flung areas. Across the district of East Khasi
Hills, five e-district services are already operating. These services are expected to be rolled out across other districts during 2016-17.
With the fast development of Software Technology Park of India at Lumjingshai, Shillong, various IT companies are expected to set
up their offices in the coming years.
Under the Chief Minister’s Digital Students Aid Programme, the Meghalaya government decided to continue the distribution of
laptops as a reward to meritorious students along with digital content enabled tablets to higher secondary students of the state during
2016-17.
Under the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017), around US$ 14.68 million has been allocated for development of the sector through
development of IT infrastructure, development of e-governance and other promotional activities. Of the total proposed allocation,
9.72% was proposed for development of IT infrastructure, 29.38% for HR development and training with international certification and
the rest for development of e-governance, promotional activities, etc. In addition, the state government launched various new
schemes for providing incentives to entrepreneurs, research and development in the IT domain, extension of SWAN (State Wide
Area Network) horizontal connectivity up to the last mile, technological and financial support to ICT promotional activities, etc.
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
IT - Information Technology, STPI - Software Technology Parks of India

KEY INDUSTRIES – SERICULTURE
Mulberry, muga and eri cocoons are cultivated in Meghalaya.
Sericulture has predominantly remained a cottage industry and the state
government is taking proactive steps in training people, reaching out to the
market and providing technical support.
Major initiatives taken by the state government for the sector’s development
are:
Creation of nursery for production of quality planting material and
seeds as well as area expansion under mulberry plantation.
Technology interventions to improve production and productivity of
plantations and upgrading existing production units.
Capacity building, including exposure visits.
Entrepreneurship development and value chain development in the
sericulture sector.
Organic farming is playing a major role in sustaining the health and fertility of
soil. During 2015-16, raw silk production in the state was recorded to be 857
MT.
Under the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017), US$ 11.2 million has been
allocated for various segments including development of mulberry, muga and
eri silk industry, promotion & upgradation of sericulture training programme,
infrastructure development support and research & development support.
Under budget 2016-17, the state government proposed an outlay of US$ 2.79
million for sericulture and weaving sectors in Meghalaya.
Year Silk production (MT)
2012-13 517
2013-14 644
2014-15 656
2015-16(1)
857
Source: Central Silk Board
1Provisional
Funds allocate and released for
promotion of sericulture in
Meghalaya (US$ million)
Year Sanctioned
2011-12 1.37
2012-13 1.23
2013-14 1.77
2014-15 0.94
2015-16 1.08
Source: Ministry of Textiles

Meghalaya has an established tradition of high-quality weaving.
Around 15,900 families are involved in handloom activities in the
state. There are eight handloom production centres, 24 handloom
demonstration-cum-production centres, 24 weaving training centres
and a state-level handloom training institute (Mendipathar, East Garo
Hills) in the state.
As per budget 2016-17, in the Garo and Khasi Hills of the state, 75
handloom clusters were organized during 2015-16.
Under the Comprehensive Handloom Development Scheme, the
central government is helping the handloom manufacturers in setting
up of a yarn depot for the production of the handloom products and
product development and diversification centres.
Around US$ 11 million has been allocated under the 12th Five Year
Plan (2012-2017) for various on-going schemes such as integrated
development of the silk weaving technology programme,
infrastructural development support of handloom industries and
promotion & upgradation of handloom training programme.
KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDLOOM AND HANDICRAFTS
Source: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Meghalaya khadi production value
(in US$ thousand)
14.22
4.26 4.95
9.47 8.69
15.53
12.81
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Meghalaya khadi sales value
(in US$ thousand)
18.41
16.59
18.25
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Source: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

KEY INDUSTRIES – MINERALS AND MINING … (1/3)
In 2014-15, Meghalaya accounted for 576 million tonnes of coal, 15,100 million tonnes of limestone, 12 million tonnes of fire clay, 97
million tonnes of lithomargic clay, 1.45 million tonnes of bauxite, 0.015 million tonnes of phosphate rocks, 0.045 million tonnes of
sillimanite, 50 million cubic metres of granite and substantial reserves of quartz, feldspar, gypsum and uranium.
An extensive bed of limestone occurs in the southern part of the state from Jaintia Hills in the East and Garo Hills in the West. Large
deposits of good quality Lithomargic clay have been found in Garo Hills. The mining industry is emerging in Meghalaya; most of the
coal and stones are being exported to Bangladesh. A number of cement factories are being either planned or set up, owing to the rich
mineral content of the state.
In August 2015, the state government passed a resolution seeking the President’s approval on exempting Meghalaya from the Mines
and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.
The prominent coalfields of the state are West Darrangiri, Siju, Pendengru-
Balpakram in the South Garo Hills district; Borsora Langrin and Shallang in
the West Khasi Hills district; East Darrangiri partly in West Khasi Hills and
partly in East Garo Hills; Mawlong-Shella and Sohra-Cherrapunjee in the
East Khasi Hills district and Bapung-Sutnga in the Jaintia Hills district.
Under the 12th Five Year Plan 2012-17, the state government proposed
allocation of US$ 3.98 million for mining and geology, wherein US$ 0.39
million was proposed for mineral exploration, US$ 0.41 million for research
& development.
Under State Budget 2015-16, US$ 488.84 thousand was allocated for the
development of mining sector in the state. Source: Department Of Mining & Geology, Government of Meghalaya
Meghalaya limestone production (‘000 MT)
4,825
4,543
4,364 4,345
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Source: Ministry of Mines, Government of India
In 2014-15, coal reserves in the state stood at around 576
million tonnes with 0.19% share of the total coal reserves of
India.
In 2014-15, geochemical mapping was conducted in two
districts of Meghalaya, namely, Ri- Bhoi and Jaintia Hills.
In 2014-15, the Ministry of Mines conducted an assessment
of limestone reserves of Mawlong-Ishamati Block of Shella-
Bholaganj belt, East Khasi Hills District.
In 2014-15, the Ministry of Mines investigated the presence
of lateritic bauxite around Rambrai area of West Khasi Hills
District.
In September 2015, the Government of Meghalaya submitted
mining guidelines and mining policy to the National Green
Tribunal (NGT). The policy is the same as Meghalaya Mines
and Mineral Policy 2012 with additional guidelines under
NGT directives
Coal reserves in Meghalaya
Year Reserve (million tonnes)
2009-10 507.7
2010-11 525.9
2011-12 543.1
2012-13 557.6
2013-14 567.9
2014-15 576.4

Source: Department of Mining and Geology, Government of Meghalaya
Mineral Location
Limestone
Cherrapunjee, Mawlong, Ishamati,Shella, Komorrah, Borsora, Bagli in Khasi Hills District, Lakadong, Lumshonong,
Nongkhlieh in Jaintia Hills District, Darrang Era-Aning, Siju and Chokpot in Garo Hills District
Coal
Langrin and East Darrangiri in Khasi Hills District, Bapung in Jaintia Hills District and West Darranggiri in Garo Hills
District
Clay (Lithomargic)
Cherrapunjee and Mahadek in Khasi Hills District, Tongseng in Jaintia Hills District, Nangwalbibra and Rongrenggiri in
Garo Hills District
Granite Nongpoh in Ri-Bhoi, Mylliem and Mawkyrwat in Khasi Hills District, Rongjeng in East Garo Hills District
Kaolin
Mawphlang, Smit, Laitlyngkot in Khasi Hills District, Thadlaskein, Mulieh Shangpung, Mynsngat in Jaintia Hills District
and Darugiri in Garo Hills District
Iron Ore West Khasi Hills and East Garo Hills District
Glass Sand Laitryngew, Umstew and Kreit in Khasi hills, Tura in Garo Hills District
Feldspar Bonsamgiri and Rombhagiri in East Garo Hills District
Silimanite Sonapahar in West Khasi Hills District
Bauxite Sung valley in Jaintia Hills District
Rock Phosphate Sung valley in Jaintia Hills District

With a view to facilitate and expedite various clearances and government approvals required by entrepreneurs as well as to
promote investments in the state, the Government of Meghalaya has formed a committee to act as a single-window agency
for all investments in the state.
Some of the terms of reference for the committee include:
To facilitate the expeditious issue of all clearance/approvals required from various departments and agencies of the
state government to any entrepreneur applying for the same and to assist in obtaining clearance from other state
bodies/organisations.
To assist entrepreneurs in obtaining various clearances and approvals from the central government and its agencies.
To take up with financial institutions/commercial banks, wherever required, for expediting sanction and disbursement
of loans/working capital to prospective entrepreneurs.
To facilitate and expedite on land matters for setting up industries.
To facilitate local entrepreneurs in having an interface with industrial association, central government, boards, and
authorities, among others.
To attend to all enquiries from all prospective entrepreneurs relating to the law, procedures, practices etc governing
investments in the state.
To continuously review the various clearance and approvals required for investment in the state by entrepreneurs,
with a view to simplify them as also to minimise procedural constraints to ensure flow of investments in the state.
SINGLE-WINDOW CLEARANCE MECHANISM
Source: Single Window Agency

Approvals and clearances required Department
Incorporation of Company Registrar of Companies
Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum, Industrial Licenses
Industries Department of MeghalayaPermission for Land Use
Allotment of Land
Site Environmental Approval
Meghalaya Pollution Control Board
No-objection Certificate and Consent Under Water and Pollution Control Act
Registration Under States Sales Tax Act and Central and State Excise Act
Excise Department
Commercial Taxes
Sanction of Power
Meghalaya Energy Corporation LimitedPower Feasibility
Power Connection
Approval for Construction Activity and Building Plan Public Works Department
Water and Sewerage Clearance
Public Health and Engineering Department
Water Connection
KEY APPROVALS REQUIRED

COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN MEGHALAYA
Cost parameter Cost estimate Source
Cost of land (per acre) US$ 75,000 to US$ 180,000 (Shillong) Industry sources
Hotel cost (per room per night) US$ 25 to US$ 48 State Tourism website
Office space rent (2,000 sq ft) US$ 300 to US$ 800 per month Industry sources
Residential space rent
(2,000 sq ft house)
US$ 75 to US$ 300 per month Industry sources
Fixed power cost (per kWh per month)
Domestic: US 74.65 cents
Commercial: Average US 149.3 cents
Industrial: Average US 149.3 cents
Central Electricity Authority
Labour cost (minimum wages per day) US$ 1.65 to 2.32
Ministry of Labour and Employment,
Government of India, Wage rates for
September 2013

Agency Contact Information
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
258, 1st Floor, Vigyan Bhavan-Annexe
New Delhi-110011
Phone: 91-11-2302 2401, 2302 2400
Fax: 91-11-2306 2754
Website: www.mdoner.gov.in
Commerce & Industries Department
Director of Commerce & Industries,
Administrative Building, Lower Lachumiere
Shillong-793 001
East-Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
E-mail: industries-meg@nic.in
Website: http://megindustry.gov.in
Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited
Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited
Lum Jingshai, Short Round Road
Shillong-793001
Meghalaya, India
Phone: 91-364 2590610/ 2590742/ 2590710/ 2591843
Fax: 91-364-2590355
E-mail: acec.meecl-meg@nic.in
Website: www.meseb.nic.in
CONTACT LIST

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• To authorize appropriation and payment from the consolidated fund of the state.
Meghalaya Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy 2012
• To facilitate investments in new sectors across the state and thus ensure accelerated and
sustained growth.
• To attract, facilitate and promote wider expectations and high end investment.
Read more
Objectives
Renewable Energy Policy 2013 (Proposed)
• To supplement the existing power production and generate employment opportunities.
• To identify areas in Meghalaya that have potential in biomass power for setting up off-grid plants.
Read more
Objectives
STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (1/3)
Objectives
Read more
The Meghalaya Appropriation (No. I) Act, 2014

Meghalaya Mines and Minerals Policy 2012
• To facilitate systematic, scientific and planned utilisation of mineral resources and to streamline
mineral-based development of the state.
Read more
Objective
State Youth Policy 2012
• The mission for youth development in the state is to create an enabling environment for youth to
realise their rights, potentials and opportunities in the state and making them self-reliant,
empowered and active citizens.
Read more
Objective
Water Act 2012
• To provide for water rights and obligations; conservation, control, management and use of water
resources and supply; constitution of water and sewerage authorities; facilitate devolution and
decentralisation of management.
• Read more
Objective

Industrial Policy 1997
• To facilitate rapid and sustained industrial development of the state.
• To achieve a balanced and growth oriented development covering the entire state through
promotion of village and small scale industries.
•
Read more
Objectives
IT Policy 2004
• To create wealth, generate employment and bring in IT-led economic growth.
• To make information technology as a tool for attaining all round development in the state.
• Read more
Objectives
North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP) 2007
• To promote the Northeast region as an attractive investment destination through various
concessions and incentives.
Read more
Objective
Meghalaya Tourism Policy 2011
• To position Meghalaya as a preferred tourist destination by taking advantage of its rich cultural
heritage and natural beauty.
Read more
Objective

Average Exchange Rates
ANNEXURE
Year INR equivalent of one US$
2004-05 44.81
2005-06 44.14
2006-07 45.14
2007-08 40.27
2008-09 46.14
2009-10 47.42
2010-11 45.62
2011-12 46.88
2012-13 54.31
2013-14 60.28
2014-15 60.28
2015-16 65.46
2016-17 67.23 Source: Reserve Bank of India

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