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MEGHALAYA ABODE OF CLOUDS

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Executive Summary ………………..……. 3 Advantage Meghalaya …………………... 5

Vision …………………………………….... 6

Meghalaya – An Introduction ….…...….... 7

Budget 2014-15 ..................................... 18

Infrastructure Status ……………….…… 19

Business Opportunities ………….……... 30

Doing Business in Meghalaya ……….... 48

State Acts & Policies ………………….... 50

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY … (1/2)

Highest GSDP among Northeast states

• Meghalaya’s GSDP stood at US$ 4.20 billion in 2014-15. The state’s GSDP grew at a CAGR of 10.84 per cent between 2004-05 and 2014-15.

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 per cent (3,108 square kilometres) of Meghalaya is covered by bamboo forests, and the state is one of the leading bamboo producers in the country.


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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 eight of the top 20 medicinal plants that are traded in the country and are in high demand.

Large hydroelectric power potential

• Meghalaya has an installed capacity of 510.45 MW for hydroelectric power. The potential for hydropower in the state is estimated at around 3,000 MW.

Strong mining sector • Meghalaya, with abundant deposits of coal, limestone, kaolin feldspar, quartz, granite,

industrial clay and uranium and a small deposit base of sillimanite, bauxite, base metals and apatite; has great industrial potential.

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Tourist destination • Meghalaya, one of the most picturesque states in the country, has two national parks and

three wildlife sanctuaries. It offers many adventure tourism opportunities like mountaineering, rock climbing, hiking & trekking, water sports, etc.

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Source: Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Tourism


Growing demand 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.

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 per cent.

• The state has a strong higher education infrastructure.

• Moreover, a majority of the local population speaks and understands English.

GSDP

GSDP at current prices grew at a

CAGR of 10.84% between 2004-05 and 2014-15

Per Capita GSDP

Per capita GSDP at current prices grew at a CAGR

of 7.97%

between 2004-05 and 2014-15

ADVANTAGE MEGHALAYA


Advantage Meghalaya

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MEGHALAYA VISION 2030


Empowerment of people for inclusive

growth

Promoting market friendly policies &

institutions

Sustainable development based

on comparative advantage Expanding 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

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MEGHALAYA FACT FILE

Meghalaya is located in the Northeast of India. The state shares its border on the north and east with Assam and on the south and west with Bangladesh. English is the official language of Meghalaya. Khasi, Pnar and 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 and Umngot.

Meghalaya has diverse soil types including red-loamy, laterite, red and yellow soils. These soils have fine textures ranging from loam to silty-loam and alluvial soils. These types of soils support a variety of agricultural crops. Shillong, Sohra, Tura Jowai, Nongstoin, Williamnagar, Nongpoh and 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 (%) 74.4


Source: Government of Meghalaya, Census 2011

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MEGHALAYA IN FIGURES … (1/2)


SRS: Sample Registration System, **As of March 2014, ***Includes only operational airports, ****As of December 2014 ^As of May 2015

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Parameter Meghalaya All states Source

Economy 2014-15 2014-15

GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 0.21 100.0 Central Statistics Office, TechSci Estimates

GSDP growth rate (%) 20.0 7.3 Central Statistics Office, TechSci Estimates

Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,298.5 1,389.61 Central Statistics Office, TechSci Estimates

Physical Infrastructure

Installed power capacity (MW) 510.45 272,502.95 Central Electricity Authority, as of May 2015

Wireless subscribers (No) 10,512,330^ 973,347,094 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, May

2015

Broadband subscribers 660,000 100,760,000 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, May

2015

National Highway length (km) 1,204.36

92,851.07 National Highway Authority of India April-2015

Airports (No) 1*** 132 Airports Authority of India

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Parameter Meghalaya All states Source

Social Indicators

Literacy rate (%) 74.4 73.0 Census, 2011

Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 23.9 21.4 SRS Bulletin, September 2014

Investments

FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.084* 248.5 Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion,

April 2000 to March 2015

Outstanding investments (US$ billion) 3.7 2,414.2 CMIE (2013-14)


MEGHALAYA IN FIGURES … (2/2)


*FDI inflows for RBI’s (Reserve Bank of India’s) Guwahati-region, which includes Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and

Tripura, SRS: Sample Registration System

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1.5 1.6 1.9

2.4 2.5 2.7

3.2 3.6

3.4 3.5

4.2

At current prices, Meghalaya’s total GSDP stood at US$ 4.2 billion during 2014-15.

The state’s GSDP grew at a CAGR of 10.84 per cent between 2004-05 and 2014-15.

GSDP of Meghalaya at current prices (in US$ billion)


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP


Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Meghalaya, Central Statistics Office

CAGR 10.84%

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1.30 1.50

1.70 2.10 2.20 2.30

2.80 3.10 3.00 3.10

3.73

At current prices, Meghalaya’s total NSDP stood at US$ 3.73 billion during 2014-15.

The state’s NSDP grew at a CAGR of 11.12 per cent between 2004-05 and 2014-15.

NSDP of Meghalaya at current prices (in US$ billion)


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP



CAGR 11.12%

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Meghalaya’s per capita GSDP in 2014-15 stood at US$ 1,298.5 in comparison with US$ 603 in 2004-05.

Per capita GSDP of the state grew at a CAGR of 7.97 per cent between 2004-05 and 2014-15.

Per capita GSDP (US$)


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA NSDP



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603 670 768

960 988 1040 1225 1187

1092 1104 1298.5

CAGR 7.97%

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Meghalaya’s per capita NSDP in 2014-15 stood at US$ 1,153.21 in comparison with US$ 537 in 2004-05.

Per capita NSDP of the state grew at a CAGR of 7.94 per cent between 2004-05 and 2014-15.

Per capita NSDP (US$)


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA NSDP



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537 595 686

850 880 910 1080 1045

959 971

1153.21

CAGR 7.94%

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At a CAGR of 13.3 per cent, the secondary sector was the fastest growing among the three sectors during 2004-05 to 2014-15. 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 12.3 per cent between 2004-05 and 2014-15. It was driven by trade, hotels, real estate, finance, insurance, transport, communications and other services.

The primary sector grew at a CAGR of 7.1 per cent between 2004-05 and 2014-15.

Percentage distribution of GSDP


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF GSDP


Source: Central Statistical Organization TechSci Research Estimates

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38.2% 27.2%

22.4% 27.9%

39.4% 44.9%

2004-05 2014-15

Primary Secondary Tertiary

CAGR

7.1%

12.3%

13.3%

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Crop Annual production: 2013-14 (tonnes)

Potato 181,820

Pineapple 117,770

Banana 86,430

Citrus fruits 49,600

Tapioca 31,950

Sweet potato 15,640

Total cereals 421,000

Total pulses 3,700

Cabbage 39,940

Cauliflower 77,140

Tomato 51,420

Spices 83,880

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.

In 2013-14, total cereals production in the state was 235,300 tonnes.

Production of pulses and tomatoes in the state reached 3,447.5 tonnes and 50,554 tonnes respectively in 2014-15.


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION


Source: Indian Horticulture Database 2013-14, National Horticulture Board

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According to the DIPP, cumulative FDI inflows to the Northeast states during April 2000 to March 2015 amounted to US$ 84 million*.

In March 2015, the state government of Meghalaya announced plans to provide US$ 1.65 million as equity to the public sector cement manufacturing company i.e. Mawmluh Cherra Cement Ltd.

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 inflows, 2008-09 to 2014-15 (US$ million)*


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS & INVESTMENTS


Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion *Including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur,

Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura

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11 8

1 5

0.6 5

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – EXPORTS TRENDS


In 2010-11, the state’s exports stood at US$ 84.2 million which reached US$ 86.92 million by 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 and has 10 land custom stations to aid exports.

The key commodities exported to Bangladesh are coal, limestone, boulder stone, agricultural produce and raw hides and skins.

Source: Ministry of Commerce, News Article EPIP: Export Promotion Industrial Park

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Export Trend (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)

NEC schemes 29.86

District councils 0.91

Power 15.93

Roads and bridges 90

Transport 1.23

Education 110

Sports and Youth Affairs 10

Health and Family Affairs 60

Arts and Culture 4.9

Social Welfare 25.27

Food, Civil Supply and Consumer Affairs 0.22

Revenue and Disaster Management 0.1

Information Technology 4.23

Tourism 17.75

Civil Defence and Home Guards 0.89

BUDGET 2015-16


All figures converted at Rs 60.28/US$

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Sector Budget (US$ million)

Water supply and sanitation 51.33 Agriculture and horticulture 24.39

Fisheries 3.82

Animal husbandry and veterinary 8.38

Water resources

28.17

Soil and water conservation 43.63

Sericulture and weaving 5.64

Forest and environment 13.49

Community and rural development 84.59

Cooperation 2.32

Border areas development 6.55

Commerce and industries 11.77 Mining and geology 0.83 Urban development 28.04

Housing 7.17 Personnel 1.16

Labour 4.27

Prisons 0.75


In May 2015, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways allocated US$ 104 million for the development of the 102-km Jowai-Ratacherra road in the state.

The state is well connected to its neighbouring north-eastern states and other parts of India through five National Highways: NH-40, NH-44, NH-51, NH-62 and NH-127B.

The Meghalaya Transport Corporation provides bus transport services across the state.

Under the state budget for fiscal 2015-16, US$ 0.08 billion has been allocated for the development of rural roads.

Road type Road length (km)

National highways 1,204.4

State highways 1,134

Rural roads 1,569

Total road length 11,984

Source: Maps of India

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS


Source: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways

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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 November 2014, first passenger train from Mendipathar to Guwahati was flagged off. The central government plans to expand the state’s railway network in the coming years.

Railways

• Meghalaya has two airports located in Shillong and Baljek. The Shillong airport (Umroi 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 Umrao 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 and Shillong.

Airports

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Source: Central Electricity Authority *As of June 2015,

**as on January 2015

As of June 2015, Meghalaya had a total installed power generation capacity of 510.45 MW, comprising 313.03 MW from state utilities and 197.42 MW from central utilities.

Of the total installed power generation capacity, 356.58 MW was contributed by hydropower, 122.84 MW by thermal power, and 31.03 MW by renewable power.

As of May 2014, 79.5 per cent of villages in the state had been electrified. The power available in the state was 1,339** million units, while the requirement was 1,588 million units.

In June 2014, the government came up with the idea of setting up 50 mini and micro hydel power projects across the state. Among these, nine projects worth 13.06 MW capacity have been identified by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), out of which three projects have been commissioned while one is under construction. About 37 sites will produce a combined power generation capacity of around 8.5 MW. The projects that are already operational include Sonapani on Wahumkhra-Umshyrpi river, Pashyiang Micro HEP on Barim river and Umsaw Micro HEP on Umsaw river.

In 2013-14, the average electricity tariff rates for domestic and industrial facilities were 5 cents/KWh & 7 cents/KWh, respectively.


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER


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Installed power capacity (MW)

288.1 289.6 289.6

373.6

455.3 455.3

510.45

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

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Telecom Infrastructure (May 2015)

Wireless subscribers^ 10,512,330

Wire-line subscribers^ 126,425

Broadband subscribers (million)^ 0.66*

Telephone exchanges (wireline) 71

Post offices 475**

MNP requests 280,800

Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, India Post,* As on March 31,

2014 , ^Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikhim, Tripura, **As of July 2014,

As of May 2015, the northeastern states had 10,512,330 wireless subscribers and 126,425 wire-line subscribers.

As of March 2014, Meghalaya had 71 telephone exchanges.

In July 2015, Bharti Airtel launched its 4G services in Shillong, the state’s capital. Meghalaya is the first state in the North East to get access to 4G services.

As of May 2015, the state witnessed around 280,800 mobile number portability (MNP) requests.

VPN over broadband line is also available in the state to enable business communications.

Meghalaya had 475 post offices as of July 2014, providing postal services across the state.


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM


VPN: Virtual Private Network

Major Telecom Operators in Meghalaya

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)

Bharti Airtel

Aircel Limited

Vodafone Essar

IDEA Cellular

Reliance Communications

Tata Teleservices

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The Meghalaya Urban Development Agency was set up in May 1991 with the objective to plan and assist the local bodies in implementation of schemes relating to the urban poor for improving their socio-economic condition and developing their physical environment, thereby improving their quality of life.

As of August 2014, the state government sanctioned projects worth US$ 36.16 million under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).

Under the EIUS programme, 45 notified and five slum areas in Shillong, Tura, Jowai, Baghmara, Williamnagar and Nongstoin have been provided with basic amenities.

In July 2015, the state government decided to upgrade the police infrastructure in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya, in order to deal with the trans-border crimes and insurgency.


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EIUS: Environmental Improvement of Urban Slums

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Water supply & sewerage:

As of April 2014, around 1.83 million people in the state had access to the piped water supply.

In March 2015, the central government allocated US$ 7.34 million under the National Rural Drinking Water Programme for the state.

In 2014-15, the per capita water supply in major cities and towns of the state stood at 150 to 200 litres per day.

Meghalaya has 16 urban centres and about 71.0 per cent of households in these areas have access to drinking water through piped water supply.

Solid-waste segregation and disposal is diligently adhered to across the state.

A 100 TPD compost plant in Shillong and 40 TPD plant in Tura are operational in the PPP mode for safe disposal of solid wastes.

Sites have been identified in Williamnagar, Baghmara and Resubelpara and work has commenced on developing compost plants.

The state government is proposing to implement the four-tier Nirmal Bharat Abhiyaan across districts in the state to ensure the implementation of an effective waste management system in rural areas.


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TPD: Tonnes Per Day, PPP: Public-Private Partnership

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Contract Authority Sector-Sub Sector Investment

(US$ million) Stage

National Highways Authority of India

Jorabat-Shillong NH-40 Road Project Transport - Road and

Bridges 136.7 Completed

Road Upgradation (Jowai - Meghalaya/Assam Border NH-44) Project

Transport - Road and Bridges

72.99 Terminated

Road Upgradation (Jowai-Assam/Meghalaya Border) Project

Transport - Road and Bridges

64.7 Under

construction

Road Upgradation (Shillong) Project Transport - Road and

Bridges 37.51

Completed

Source: Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India


DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECTS


Meghalaya has two projects being implemented under the PPP mode.

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Educational Infrastructure (2014-15)

Universities 9

Colleges 63

Medical colleges 1

Polytechnics 2

Smart schools 4

Secondary schools 783

Primary schools 5307

Meghalaya has a literacy rate of 74.4 per cent according to Census 2011; the male literacy rate is 76.0 per cent and the female literacy rate is 72.9 per cent.

NEHU provides bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees in the science, technology and humanities streams.

NEIGRIHMS in Shillong conducts Bachelor of Medicine and post graduate courses in medicine. A Bachelors of Nursing college also operates under its aegis.

NIFT in Shillong conducts courses on fashion technology.

In 2014-15, the number of teachers in secondary schools and upper secondary schools of Meghalaya were 4,621 and 526, respectively.

In 2014-15, there were 112 higher secondary schools, with East Khasi Hills accounting for 44 higher secondary schools.

In July 2015, the state government partnered with Microsoft in order to launch smart classrooms in the state.

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION

Source: Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya University Grants Commission, North East Resources Databank

NEIGRIHMS: North East Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences,

NEHU: North East Hill University, NIFT: National Institute of Fashion Technology


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Source: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, Government of India,

Department of AYUSH, Government of India NEIGRIHMS - North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of

Health and Medical Sciences

Health Indicators (2013-14)

Birth rate* 23.9

Death rate* 7.6

Infant mortality rate** 47

As of 2014, there were 10 district hospitals, 108 primary health centres, 27 community health centres and 397 sub-centres.

The state’s four military and paramilitary hospitals provide preventive and promotional healthcare services.

NEIGRIHMS, which has been instituted to provide medical education, has a 500 bed super-specialty hospital; expansion works are underway.


SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH


Health infrastructure (2014-15)

Primary health centres 108

Sub-centres 397

Community health centres 27

District hospitals 10

Sub-Divisional hospital 1

Mobile medical units (MMU) 7

Ayurveda hospitals 3

Ayurveda dispensaries 6

Homoeopathy hospitals 7

Homoeopathy dispensaries 6

Source: Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin September 2014 *Per thousand persons, **Per thousand live births

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Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem dance, Wangala, Behdeinkhlam, Laho dance, Chad Sukra, Autumn festival, Strawberry festival, Ranikor festival are the well-known festivals of Meghalaya.

Meghalaya has various tourist attractions such as caves, national parks and sanctuaries, sacred groves, waterfalls, lakes and rivers – making it an ideal tourism destination.

Meghalaya sports a 18-hole natural golf course, which is a major sport and corporate attraction.

Bara Bazar, Jail Road, G.S. Road, Police Bazar, Glory’s Plaza, Meghaloom, Nagaland Handloom and Handicrafts, Assam Emporium, India Emporium, Khadi Gramodyog, Manipur Emporium, Tantuja, and 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.

Lady Hydari Park, Mattilang Park, Sa-I-Mika Park, Thangkharang Park, Eco Park in East Khasi hills; Nehru Park, Kharsati Park, Thrills Fun Park in Ri Bhoi; Nokrek National Park in West Garo hills; Balpakram National Park in South Garo hills, Ialong Park, Iooksi (Kupli) Park in Jaintia hills are the popular national parks and recreation centres in Meghalaya.


CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE


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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.

Under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF), an amount of US$ 12.94 million was sanctioned by the central government in 2014-15 for the development of roads, agriculture and agri-related activities. Among these, the roads were allocated US$ 8.29 million.


INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE


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The natural resources, policy incentives and infrastructure in the state favour investments in the tourism, hydroelectric power, manufacturing and mining sectors.

The agriculture sector contributed around 11.5 per cent 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 and its constituent unit, Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation, are jointly responsible for the development of industrial infrastructure in the state.


KEY INDUSTRIES

Key Industries in Meghalaya

• Agriculture and Food Processing

• Floriculture

• Horticulture

• Mining

• Cement

• Tourism

• Hydroelectric Power

• Dairy and Livestock

• Handloom and Handicrafts

• Steel Processing

• Sericulture


Over the years Meghalaya gas been witnessing gradual sanctioning of the establishment of food processing units. In 2012-13, Ministry of Food Processing sanctioned three projects for the establishment of food processing units in the state. One more project of food processing was approved by the ministry in 2014-15. The state expects to attract investments in sectors such as IT, ITeS, horticulture, floriculture and education.

Source: Meghalaya Directorate of Industries, PMEGP - Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme,

MSE-CDP - Micro and Small Enterprises – Cluster Development Programme

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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.

In 2014, the state government announced floriculture and livestock-rearing schemes in the state. Under this project, majority of the orchids would be grown in Sangma, Rongkhai and Dilmi in the South West Garo Hills district. Meghalaya has around 300 known varieties of 17,000 species of orchids.

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.


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35

100

2009-10 2013-14


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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.

The production area for cut flowers increased from 35 hectares in 2009-10 to 100 hectares in 2013-14.

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 hectare)

CAGR 30%

In July 2014, the state government decided to focus on the production of orchids in Daru, Rongkhai and Dilni in the South West Garo Hills district. The production will help in meeting the massive demand for flowers in Bangladesh, which shares its border with Meghalaya.

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Source: Ministry of Agriculture


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 and Aromatic plants (CIMAP).

The important and recognised medicinal plants found and 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 and Taxus baccata.

This sector has been identified as one of the priority sectors for investment by the state.

Eight out of top 20 highly demanded and traded medicinal plants in India are found in Meghalaya.

Meghalaya State Medicinal Plants Board has been envisaged to develop the potential sector of medicinal plants in the state, by ensuring the implementation of projects on medicinal plants as per the operational guidelines of National Medicinal Plants Board.

Under the annual budget 2015-16, an investment of US$ 0.29 million has been approved by the Meghalaya State Medicinal Plants Board to increase the production of medicinal plants.

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.

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KEY INDUSTRIES – BAMBOO


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 kilometres (14 per cent) 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.

Keeping in view the high potential of the state in the production of bamboo based products, the fund allocated under the National Agroforestry & Bamboo Mission (NABM) was increased from US$ 0.44 million in 2013-14 to US$ 0.51 million in 2014-15.

Bamboo forests in the state have a diverse species base, which includes clump forming as well as non-clump forming types.

Meghalaya has 36 species of bamboo from 14 genera. The important bamboo species of the state are Bambusa nutans, Dendrocalamus hamiltoni and Bambusa pallida.

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.

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Meghalaya has a climate that supports agricultural and horticultural activities. The state offers potential for investment in these areas.

A large variety of vegetables, both indigenous and exotic are grown across a wide range of agro climatic zones.

It supports multiple crops viz., rice, maize, pulses, oil seeds, cotton, jute and mesta. Meghalaya produces substantial quantities of oranges, peaches, pineapples, pears, guavas, plums, bananas, potatoes, tapioca, bay leaves, ginger, maize and jackfruit.

Meghalaya’s turmeric is considered to be one of the best in the world as it contains 7.5 per cent of curcumine.

The state is focusing on developing water harvesting and distribution infrastructure to increase the level of mechanisation in the horticulture sector.

In 2014-15, the state accounted for the production of 0.90 million metric tons of fruits and vegetables.

In 2014-15, the central government has allocated US$ 0.36 million towards the implementation of National Mission on Food Processing in Meghalaya.

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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 per cent share in the total funds allocated to the country.

Horticulture Mission has been launched in the state with a vision to help farmers achieve increased production and productivity through technological interventions.

Over 5,000 farmers in Meghalaya's three districts – Ri-bhoi, East Khasi Hills and West Garo Hills – would benefit from a pilot project by the Centre; the project would directly link farmers with experts using their mobile phones.

The pilot project is aimed at empowering farmers by providing correct information through a mobile based agro-advisory system.

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.

The number of food processing units in Meghalaya has increased from 18 units in 2012-13 to 22 in 2014-15. Milk production in the state has increased from 79 thousand tonnes in 2011-12 to 82.96 thousand tonnes in 2014-15. For the same time period, the production of meat has increased from 37.1 thousand tonnes to 40.3 thousand tonnes.

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KEY INDUSTRIES – HYDROELECTRIC POWER


As of June 2015, the state had an installed hydroelectric power capacity of 356.58 MW.

The work on Ganol power project, which was conceived in 2006, commenced in May 2015.

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

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Month wise target of hydro generation for 2015-16

Month Installed capacity (MU)

October 2015 99

November 2015 52

December 2015 42

January 2016 34

February 2016 32

March 2016 27 Source: Central Electrical Authority Ministry of Power, Government of India


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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 per cent, which increased from 692,000 in 2013-14 to 725,000 in 2014-15. In 2014-15, Meghalaya witnessed domestic tourist footfalls of 716,000, while the number of foreign visitors reached 9,000.

The Balpakram National Park in South Garo Hills, Meghalaya, is a land of scenic beauty, lying at an altitude of nearly 3,000 feet above sea level and covering an area of 200 sq km. It was declared as a National Park in 1987.

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.

In order to promote tourism, the Ministry of Tourism organised the third annual International Travel Mart at Shillong, Meghalaya in October 2014.

In December 2014, Mei Ram-ew, the ethnic food festival of the state got listed in Lonely Planet, which is the largest travel guide publication in the world.


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Total tourist arrivals in Meghalaya (‘000)

Source: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Statistical Handbook of Meghalaya 2008-09,

India Tourism Statistics 2013, Ministry of Tourism, Market Research Division, Government of India,

News articles

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404 462

555 596

657 672 686 692 725

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Meghalaya is focusing on the development of quality hotels and resorts in order to increase tourist arrivals. The state is planning to utilise its abundant water resources to attract tourists through eco-tourism and adventure tourism.

Public-private partnerships are being invited by the Meghalaya government to create tourist complexes, eco-tourism, adventure tourism, ethnic culture tourism, health farms, hotels, convention centres, tourist travel services, etc.

The Directorate of Tourism, Meghalaya, is planning to create an aero sports facility (Air Park) at Baljek. Under the Tourism Mission, the state government has implemented several schemes, including construction of tourist lodges, roadside amenities and restaurants. Some of the several projects undertaken by the state government include: construction of tourist lodge at Resubelpara, North Garo Hills, development of a restaurant at tourist centre Umling and development of a tourist office quarter, Baghmara.

Under the Budget 2015-16, the state government sanctioned US$ 17.75 million for the development of the tourism sector. Due to the rich availability of medicinal plants, the state will promote wellness and herbal tourism.

Under the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017), US$ 25.3 million has been 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.


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Source: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India


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. The policy also provides various incentives and concessions for investments in the IT sector. The state government is planning to set up an IT park in collaboration with STPI in New Shillong Township. Under the Budget 2015-16, the state government allocated US$ 4.23 million for the development of the IT sector. Moreover, the state government sanctioned 10 acres of land to IT Park, New Shillong. 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. The Meghalaya government has decided to distribute around 10,000 computers for free to college students.

Under the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017), around US$ 15 million has been allocated for development of the sector through development of IT infrastructure, development of e-governance and other promotional activities.

IT - Information Technology, STPI - Software Technology Parks of India

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KEY INDUSTRIES – SERICULTURE


Mulberry, muga and eri cocoons are cultivated in Meghalaya.

As of May 2015, the state produced 656 metric tonnes of raw silk.

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.

There are 12 seed farms in the state, 6 for mulberry, 3 for eri and 2 for muga.

Around 15,900 families are involved in sericulture farming in the state. In 2014-15, mulberry production in the state was around 15.8 metric tonnes.

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.

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Year Silk production (MT)

2012-13 517

2013-14 644

2014-15 656

Organic farming is playing a major role in sustaining the health and fertility of soil.

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.

Source: News Articles Economic Survey

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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.

With support from the National Institute of Design and National Institute of Fashion Technology, the handloom industry is being developed by the Meghalaya Government.

Under Budget 2015-16, the state government sanctioned an investment of US$ 5.64 million for the development of the handloom industry. Moreover, the government is also conducting various programs to impart knowledge to about 10,000 weavers present in the state about the skills required in the silk weaving process.

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.

In May 2015, state government announced plans to establish textile centres for the growth of textile industry of Meghalaya.


KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDLOOM AND HANDICRAFTS


Source: Planning Department, Government of Meghalaya, News articles

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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 State Budget 2015-16, US$ 0.83 million was allocated towards the development of the mining sector. Moreover, a sub committee was formed to direct the administrative guidelines and procedures for mining of major minerals.

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Source: Ministry of Mines, Government of India

In 2014-15, the coal reserves in the state stood at around 576 million tonnes with 0.19 per cent 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.

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




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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

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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, www.megindustry.gov.in

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Approvals and clearances required Department

Incorporation of Company Registrar of Companies

Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum, Industrial Licenses

Industries Department of Meghalaya Permission 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 Limited Power 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


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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

Power cost (per kWh) Commercial: Average US 7.5 cents Industrial: Average US 8.5 cents

Central Electricity Authority

Labour cost (minimum wages per day) US$ 2.4 to US$ 3.5 Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, Wage rates for September 2013

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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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Website: www.meseb.nic.in


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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.

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Objectives


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Objectives

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The Meghalaya Appropriation (No. I) Act, 2014

http://megindustry.nic.in/MIIPP_2012.pdf

http://www.energynext.in/meghalaya-to-have-re-policy-soon-cm/

http://meglaw.gov.in/acts/2014.pdf




Meghalaya Tourism Policy 2011

• To position Meghalaya as a preferred tourist destination by taking advantage of its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.

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Objective

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.

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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.

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Objective

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http://megtourism.gov.in/pdf/Tourism_Policy.pdf

http://www.indiawaterportal.org/sites/indiawaterportal.org/files/meghalaya_mines_and_minerals_policy_2012.pdf

http://megsports.gov.in/documents/Draft_State_Youth_Policy_2012.pdf




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.

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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.

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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.

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Objective

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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

http://megindustry.gov.in/objectives.htm

http://ditmeghalaya.gov.in/policy/IT Policy_2004.pdf

http://investinmanipur.nic.in/NEIIPP-2007-Information Booklet.pdf

http://megwaterresources.gov.in/pdf/Meghalaya_Water_Act_2011_draft.pdf

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Average Exchange Rates


ANNEXURE


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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 Q1 64.01

Source: Reserve Bank of India

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