Meghalaya

The Reserve Bank of India, Shillong organised an MSME Awareness Camp in the city on Thursday ahead of International MSME Day, bringing together around 150 existing and aspiring entrepreneurs from across Meghalaya. The programme, held at the State Convention Centre as part of a week-long observance leading up to International MSME Day on June 27, saw participation from government departments, banks, financial institutions and industry stakeholders. The event was inaugurated by Olden Nongpluh, General Manager (Officer-in-Charge), RBI Shillong, while Moon Lander Wanshnong, Director of the Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Meghalaya, attended as the chief guest. Senior officials from the Directorate of Commerce and Industries Centre (DCIC), NABARD, SIDBI, MSME Deve...

The Election Commission has commenced the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Meghalaya, with the final electoral roll scheduled to be published on October 7, 2026. As per the schedule, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct house-to-house visits from June 30 to July 29, while the draft electoral roll will be published on August 5. The period for filing claims and objections will continue till September 4. Citizens have been urged to keep the required documents ready, fill their enumeration forms through the Voters Portal, and inform BLOs about new voters, shifted electors, deceased voters, duplicate entries, or any corrections needed in the electoral roll.

The Meghalaya Early Childhood Development (ECD) Mission has been conferred the Gold SKOCH Award in the category of Early Childhood Development at the 108th SKOCH Summit Public Policy Forum on Regulatory Framework for Viksit Bharat, held at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi. The award recognizes Meghalaya's pioneering efforts in building a comprehensive and collaborative model for Early Childhood Development (ECD), placing the state among the country's leading innovators in social development and governance. The recognition follows a rigorous national-level evaluation process that commenced in March 2026 and involved multiple rounds of scrutiny and assessment. The Meghalaya ECD Mission was shortlisted among several initiatives from across the country and underwent a co...

In a major achievement for regional governance and social welfare, the Meghalaya Early Childhood Development Mission has been awarded the prestigious Gold SKOCH Award. The accolade was presented in the Early Childhood Development category at the 108th SKOCH Summit Public Policy Forum held in New Delhi. This high-profile recognition honors Meghalaya’s innovative, state-wide model aimed at maximizing the potential of young children. The success of the initiative relies heavily on a highly collaborative framework. Led by the Department of Social Welfare, the mission seamlessly integrates the efforts of the Health Department, the Education Department, and the Community and Rural Development Department, alongside various frontline workers and faith-based organizations. The selection foll...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for showcasing the state's renowned GI-tagged Lakadong turmeric at the recent G7 Summit in France, saying the gesture has brought global recognition to Meghalaya's agricultural excellence. Taking to social media platform X, Sangma thanked the Prime Minister for highlighting the state's "golden spice" before world leaders and drawing international attention to the hard work and potential of Meghalaya's farming community. "Thank you, Hon'ble Prime Minister, for showcasing Meghalaya's golden spice to the world and highlighting the rich agricultural heritage and potential of our farmers," the chief minister stated. The recognition comes as Lakadong turmeric, one of Meghalaya's most celeb...

The 5th Sohra International Half Marathon 2026 will be held on September 4th, 2026, with participation restricted to 11,000 runners from across India and abroad. The event will feature five categories: 21K Elite/Open (18 years and above), 21K Meghalayan Open (18 years and above), 10K Meghalayan Open (18 to below 40 years), 10K Meghalayan Open (40 to below 55 years), and 10K Meghalayan Open (55 years and above). The marathon is being organised by the Meghalaya State Olympic Association in association with the Meghalaya Athletics Association, with support from the Sports Department of the Government of Meghalaya.Officials said the budget for the event has been retained at ₹3 crore, the same as last year. The prize money for the 21K Elite/Open category has been enhanced. Winners sec...

Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Transport Sniawbhalang Dhar on Tuesday said Meghalaya is in theprocess of finalising its Vehicle Scrappage Policy 2025, with implementation expected within this year.Dhar said the policy framework is being worked out and details on the number of vehicles to be scrappedwill be made public once the process is complete. “We are in the process of doing it, it will take time. When the process is finalised and in place theneverything will be known to you, how many vehicles, this year vehicles will be scrapped, so this year weare in the process of finalising,” Dhar said. He added that the department needs more time to put the system in place, but expects rollout before theyear ends.“It will take a little bit of time, and according to me by this year we shoul...

Former legislator Mohendro Rapsang has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that his decision is motivated by a desire to contribute to the growth and development of Meghalaya as well as the nation. Speaking to reporters after joining the party, Rapsang said his political journey has entered a new chapter following his defeat in the 2023 Assembly elections. He explained that while he had been content with his previous political engagements, he now sees the BJP as a platform through which he can continue serving the people. "After the 2023 election, where I lost my seat, I reflected on my future in politics. Today, I am joining the BJP for the growth of the state and the nation. That is my aim," Rapsang said. Addressing questions about whether joining the BJ...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said improving the state's Performance Grading Index (PGI) remains a key priority, as the government intensified efforts to address shortcomings identified in the latest national assessment that ranked Meghalaya last among all states. Sharing details of a review meeting, Sangma said it was the second such exercise aimed at tracking progress and finalising measures to strengthen the state's performance. “Improving Meghalaya’s Performance Grading Index (PGI) remains a key priority. Today, we held our second review meeting to assess progress and finalise key action points aimed at strengthening our performance,” the Chief Minister said. According to Sangma, the discussions focused on closing gaps in school infrastructure and basi...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today directed government departments to intensify preparedness and roll out coordinated action plans to mitigate the possible impact of an anticipated El Nino event.Chairing a meeting of the Meghalaya Climate Council at the State Guest House in Taraghar, Sangma said the state must plan proactively to limit the fallout of extreme weather conditions linked to El Nino-related climatic variations."The state must prepare in advance rather than respond after adverse conditions emerge," he said."As climate uncertainties linked to El Niño continue to evolve, we are taking proactive steps to prepare Meghalaya for possible impacts on water resources, agriculture, forests, public health, and disaster management," the Chief Minister said."While we cannot pred...