Meghalaya

Key Sectors

• Limestone production in Meghalaya stood at 5.24 million tonnes in FY26 (April-August 2025).
• On September 3, 2025, the Meghalaya Government launched the Autumn Tourism Calendar for 2025, featuring the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival held on November 14-15, 2025, luxury-hotel expansions, and upgraded travel infrastructure, signalling a strategic push to position the state as a cultural and adventure tourism hub.
• The state had an installed hydroelectric power capacity of 417.38 MW as of September 2025.
• On August 5, 2025, the Meghalaya government announced a Rs. 240 crore (US$ 28 million) investment over three years for the Floriculture Mission 1.0 to transform the state into a high-value flower hub and benefit over 3,000 farmers.
• Developments under the state budget FY25:
  • A comprehensive three-year initiative aimed at revitalizing all healthcare facilities within the state is set to be launched, with an allocation of Rs. 500 crore (US$ 58.2 million) designated for this purpose in the FY25 budget.
  • Rs. 3,846 crore (US$ 462 million) to the Education, Sports, Arts, and Culture sector.
  • Rs. 1,290 crore (US$ 155 million) for the agriculture and allied activities sector.
• A new initiative is set to be introduced for the enhancement of infrastructure at all tourism destinations. Communities overseeing tourist attractions will be eligible to receive grants of up to Rs. 25 lakh (US$ 29,772) for development purposes.
• In the year 2023-24, a program focused on cluster-based skill development for textile sector will be implemented, aiming to train and upskill 10,000 weavers. Additionally, the program will involve the construction of common facility centres that will cater to the needs of the weavers.
• The Meghalaya homestay scheme aims to construct 5,000 homestay facilities between the years 2023-24 and 2027-28. This includes the construction of 1,000 homestays in the year 2023-24.
• As of February 2025, Meghalaya had a total installed power generation capacity of 651.78 MW, comprising 377.03 MW from state utilities, 18.08 MW from private utilities and 256.67 MW by central utilities. Of the total installed power generation capacity, 417.38 MW was contributed by hydropower and 73.11 MW by renewable power.
• As of August 17th, 2023, there are 17 ongoing projects with a length of 388 km and an estimated total project cost of Rs. 7,252 crore (US$ 989,78 million).
• In August 2023, the Centre has proposed two railway projects in Meghalaya – the 22 km Tetelia-Byrnihat tracks and the 108 km Byrnihat-Shillong line.
• In August 2023, Northeastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) halted a proposed 500 MW Meghalaya thermal power project to focus on green energy.
• In January 2023, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated the long-awaited 22.5 MW Ganol Hydro Power Project, near Tura in West Garo Hills.
• According to Chief Minister Mr. Conrad K Sangma, Meghalaya is home to nearly 14,600 schools and employs over 55,160 teachers, surpassing other small states in Northeast India (2020-21).
• In June 2023, the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Mr. Conrad Sangma, launched the Tourism Policy 2023, which aims to capitalize on the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of Meghalaya while ensuring sustainability and responsible development.
• On March 15th, 2023, Northeast Frontier Railway achieved another milestone of electrification by commissioning the Dudhnai – Mendipathar (22.823 Track Kilometre) single line section and Abhayapuri – Pancharatna (34.59 Track Kilometre) double line section. Mendipathar is the only railway station in the northeastern state of Meghalaya which has been in operation since 2014.
• The Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated and dedicated to the nation multiple projects worth over US$ 298.74 million (Rs. 2,450 crore) in Shillong, Meghalaya.
• In January 2023, the Meghalaya Mental Health and Social Care Policy was introduced which aims to promote mental health and social care through collaborative engagement with all concerned Agencies/Departments and communities.
• The Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region (DoNER) has sanctioned 41 projects worth Rs. 90 crore (US$ 10.99 billion), under Hill Area Development Programme.

Meghalaya offers a niche and sustainable growth opportunity, supported by steady GSDP expansion, rich natural resources, and a strong focus on green development. Abundant rainfall, diverse soils, and mineral reserves underpin agriculture, mining, and allied industries, while hydropower and renewable energy form the backbone of the state’s clean energy strategy. Rising public investment in healthcare, education, tourism infrastructure, and connectivity, along with targeted initiatives in floriculture, handlooms, and homestays, is strengthening livelihoods and employment. With its emphasis on eco-tourism, cultural heritage, and responsible development, Meghalaya is well positioned for inclusive, environmentally balanced economic growth.

Note: MW - Megawatt