Meghalaya

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 and are in high demand.

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Last updated: Aug, 2024

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Capital

Shillong

Geographical Area (sq km)

22,429

State Language

English, Khasi, Pnar and Garo

Literacy Rate

74.4 per cent

Key Industries:

Handlooms & Handicrafts

Sericulture

Mining

Cement

Food processing

Agriculture

Floriculture

Hydroelectric power

Tourism

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Commerce and Industry Department, Meghalaya Meghalaya State Portal Department of Education, Meghalaya Department of Agriculture, Meghalaya

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Viksit Bharat 2047: Northeast India as logistics gateway to Southeast Asia

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2 Nov 21

India and World Bank sign agreement to strengthen health systems in Meghalaya

Government of India, the Government of Meghalaya and the World Bank signed a US$ 40 million health project for the state of Meghalaya.

19 May 21

16 States/UTs lift 100% food grains for May 2021 under PMGKAY Food Corporation of India supplies 31.80 LMT free food grains to a States/ UTs under PMGKA

Food Corporation of India supplies 31.80 LMT free food grains to a States/ UTs under PMGKAY scheme.

9 Dec 19

30 Airports/Airstrips & 1 Water Aerodrome in North-Eastern Region up for Bidding under UDAN 4.0

UDAN 4.0, a scheme under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), has invited bids for 6 underserved and 24 unserved airports/airstrips in the North-East states of India with a focus on connectivity to the region.

4 Dec 19

Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 18 projects covering all the North Eastern States for Rs 1456 crore for development and promotion of tourism: Shri Prahlad Singh Patel

Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 18 projects covering all the North Eastern States for Rs 1,456 crore (US$ 208.3 million) for development and promotion of tourism.

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