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MEGHALAYA
NOHSNGITHIANG FALLS IN EAST KHASI HILL DISTRICT, MEGHALAYA
March 2021
For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
Table of Contents
Executive Summary 3
Introduction 4
Economic Snapshot 9
Physical Infrastructure 15
Social Infrastructure 21
Industrial Infrastructure 24
Key Sectors 26
Key Procedures & Policies 31
Appendix 38
2
Executive summary
1 State with the highest rainfall
7 Strong mining sector
• Meghalaya, with an average annual
7
rainfall of 1,150 cm, receives the highest
1
• Meghalaya, with abundant deposits
amount of rainfall in the country. The
of coal, limestone, kaolin feldspar,
diverse range of soil types, including
quartz, granite, industrial clay and
red-loamy and laterite, support various
uranium and a small deposit base of
agricultural crops like rice, maize,
sillimanite, bauxite, base metals and
6
pulses, oilseeds, cotton, jute and Mesta.
apatite; has great industrial potential.
2 Tourist destination 2 6 Strong bamboo
processing sector
5
• Meghalaya, one of the most picturesque
states in the country, has 2 national
parks and 3 wildlife sanctuaries. It offers • About 14% (3,108 square kms) of
3
many adventure tourism opportunities Meghalaya is covered by bamboo
like mountaineering, rock climbing, forests and the state is one of the
4
hiking and trekking, water sports, etc. leading bamboo producers in the
country.
5 Strong floriculture sector
3 Strong potential of
medicinal plants industry • With a vascular plant diversity of
4 Large hydroelectric 3,331 and more than 300 varieties of
• Of the 6,000 medicinal plants in India,
power potential orchids, Meghalaya has a strong
• The potential for hydropower in floriculture sector and is one of the
834 plants, including the famous
Meghalaya is estimated to be around leading states in the Northeast in
Himalayan Yew, are in Meghalaya.
3,000 MW. The state had an installed terms of production and supply of cut
Moreover, the state has 8 of the top 20
hydroelectric power capacity of flowers to mainland consumer
medicinal plants that are traded in the
409.27 MW by the end of February markets.
country and are in high demand.
2021.
Note: MW-megawatt, *Schemes having capacity above 25 MW
Source: : Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Meghalaya, Central Statistics Office, Government of Meghalaya, Department of Agriculture, CEA - Central Electricity Authority
3
INTRODUCTION 4
Advantage Meghalaya
Policy and fiscal incentives
Conducive agro-climatic
conditions • Agro-processing, horticulture, minerals, tourism,
electronics and IT have been identified as thrust sectors for
• Meghalaya has favourable agro-climatic development and promotion.
conditions that support agriculture, • By December 2022, Meghalaya aims to achieve 100%
horticulture and forestry; there is potential for household tap connections in the state. In FY21,
development in related areas. Meghalaya has been allocated Rs. 1.82 billion (US$ 25
• The state has abundant natural resources, million) as 15th Finance Commission Grants to PRIs and
which offer significant avenues for 50% of this amount is mandated to be utilised for water
investment. supply & sanitation.
Rich labour pool Institutional support
• The state provides excellent
• Meghalaya has a literacy institutional support through various
rate of 74.43%. central and state Government
• The state has a strong agencies, namely North East
higher education Council, Ministry of Development of
infrastructure. North eastern region, and
• Moreover, a majority of the Meghalaya Industrial Development
local population speaks Corporation.
and understands English.
.
5
Meghalaya Vision 2030
7 Empowerment of
1 Ensuring opportunities to
people for inclusive
vulnerable section of population
growth
7
To provide education, healthcare and
employment opportunities
vulnerable sections of society.
to 1
Responsive governance.
Speedy clearances.
Woman empowerment. Availability of land, water and
power for rapid industrialisation.
2 Capacity development 6 Undertake measures to attract
investments.
of people and institutions
To improve formal education
2 6 Promoting market
friendly policies and
system.
institutions
5
To draw up and implement plan
schemes. To open up rural roads.
3
To ensure responsive and market To set up cold storage facilities.
friendly governance. To promote market facilities for
3 Infrastructure 4 farmers.
To bring capacity to undertake
development for organic farming.
manufacturing and markets
To build an efficient network of 5 Sustainable development based
transport. on comparative advantage
To ensure state of the art 4 Infrastructure
To improve agricultural productivity.
infrastructure.
To modernise Chittagong port. To ensure balanced use of fertilisers.
To ensure regular and quality
power supply. To build border trade infrastructure. Adoption and promotion of scientific
To develop diplomatic initiatives. methods of cultivation.
To provide access to Chittagong
port. Significant expansion of irrigation.
Source: National Institute of Public Finance and Policy
6
Meghalaya fact file
Shillong
Capital 132 persons per sq km 3.56 million
Population density total population
22,429 sq.km.
geographical area
1.48 1.49
million female population million male population
989
75.48% Sex ratio
11 (females per 1,000 males)
Key Insights
literacy rate Administrative districts:
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.
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.
Source: Government of Assam, Census 2011
7
Meghalaya in figures
Meghalaya’s Contribution to Indian Economy (2018-19) Physical Infrastructure in Meghalaya
GSDP GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP Installed power capacity (MW) (as of February
India: 100.0 | Meghalaya: 0.17
2021)
India: 379,130.41 Meghalaya: 616.03
GSDP growth rate (%)
India: 10.0 | Meghalaya*: -4.84 Wireless subscribers (million) (as of January 2021)
Per capita GSDP (US$) India: 1,163.40 | Meghalaya ^: 12.29
India: 1,977.60| Meghalaya*: 1,187.06 Internet subscribers (million) (as of September 2020)
India: 776.45 | Meghalaya^: 8.47
Social Indicators National highway length (km) (as of September 2019)
Literacy rate (%) India: 132,499.5 | Meghalaya: 1,155.6
India: 74.04| Meghalaya : 74.43
Airport (No.)
Birth rate (per 1,000 population) (2018) India: 153 | Meghalaya: 1
India: 20.0| Meghalaya : 22.1
Industrial Infrastructure
Operational PPP projects (No.)
India: 849 | | Meghalaya : 1
Note: *2020-21, ^Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura
GSDP, per capita GSDP figures are taken at current prices, For source refer to Annexure
8
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT 9
Economic Snapshot – GSDP
GSDP of Meghalaya at current prices Per capita GSDP of Meghalaya at current prices
6.0 CAGR (in Rs.) 6.74% 0.40 CAGR (in Rs.) 4.49%
1,600 120000
0.35
0.37
5.0 1,400
1,456.55
0.35
5.19
0.33
1,373.81
102,672
0.30
1,341.48
4.79
4.79
1,317.87
1,200 90000
96,016
95,664
4.58
0.30
1,224.13
4.0
1,173.05
86,459
0.25
0.27
4.09
1,000
82,127
3.84
0.25
76,788
3.0 0.20 800 60000
0.15 600
2.0
0.10 400 30000
1.0
0.05 200
0.0 0.00 0 0
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
US$ billion Rs. trillion US$ Rs.
At current prices, the gross state domestic product (GSDP) of The state’s per capita GSDP in 2020-21 was Rs. 95,664 (US$
Meghalaya stood at Rs. 0.35 trillion (US$ 4.79 billion) in 2020-21. 1,317.87).
The state’s GSDP (in Rs.) increased at a CAGR of 6.74% between The per capita GSDP (in Rs.) increased a CAGR of 4.49%
2015-16 and 2020-21. between 2015-16 and 2020-21.
Source: Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
10Economic Snapshot – NSDP
NSDP of Meghalaya at current prices Per capita NSDP of Meghalaya at current prices
5.0 0.35 1,400 CAGR (in Rs.) 4.59% 120000
CAGR (in Rs.) 6.84%
4.5
0.33
1,307.63
4.66
0.3 1,200
0.31
4.0
1,212.27
4.32
1,202.55
1,187.06
4.23
0.30
4.10
90000
1,099.32
0.25 1,000
92,175
3.5
0.26
1,051.57
3.67
86,169
84,725
0.25
3.44
3.0
77,504
0.23
0.2 800
73,753
68,836
2.5 60000
0.15 600
2.0
1.5 0.1 400
30000
1.0
0.05 200
0.5
0.0 0 0 0
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
US$ billion Rs. trillion US$ Rs.
At current prices, the net state domestic product (NSDP) of
Meghalaya reached Rs. 0.31 trillion (US$ 4.32 billion) in 2020- The state’s per capita NSDP in 2020-21 was Rs. 86,169 (US$
21. 1,187.06).
The state’s NSDP (in Rs.) increased at a CAGR of 6.84% The per capita NSDP (in Rs.) increased at a CAGR of 4.59%
between 2015-16 and 2020-21. between 2015-16 and 2020-21.
Source: Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
11Economic snapshot – Percentage distribution of GSVA
Visakhapatnam
Percentageport
distribution
traffic (million
of GSVAtonnes)
At a CAGR of 9.23%, the tertiary sector was the fastest growing
sector among all sectors between 2011-12 and 2020-21. This 100%
was driven by trade, hotels, real estate, finance, insurance, 44.72% CAGR 57.51%
90%
transport, communications and other services.
80%
Primary sector, the second-largest contributor to Meghalaya’s
70%
economy, expanded at a CAGR of 6.17% between 2011-12 and
2020-21. 60% 9.23%
50% 32.97%
40% 20.25%
0.62%
30%
20% 22.32% 22.24%
10% 6.17%
0%
2011-12 2020-21
Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary Sector
Source: Central Statistical Organization
12Economic snapshot – FDI inflow and investments
FDI inflow in Meghalaya in April 2000-September 2019 (US$
Visakhapatnam port traffic (million tonnes)
According to Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal million)
Trade (DPIIT), FDI inflow to the northeast states stood at US$
6 122
122 million in between April 2000 to September 2019.
120
7
For attracting more investment and coming up with a strategy to
13
generate skilled and competitive work force, the Government of 110
Meghalaya has decided to establish an Investment Promotion
100
Council in the state. 10
2
90
5
1
80 5
72 1
70
60
FY12
FY13
FY14
FY15
FY16
FY17
FY18
FY19
FY20
FY01-FY11
FY01-FY20
Note: *Including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura,
Source: : Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DPIIT)
13Economic snapshot – Export trends
Merchandise exports from Meghalaya (US$ million) Key commodities exported in FY21*
120.00
Other Commodities
100.00
102.34
102.14
15.6%
Processed Minerals
80.00
86.39
85.13
60.00 13.8% Coal, Coke and
56.6% Briquittes
40.00 51.09 8.7%
44.26
Cement, Clinkers and
Asbestos
5.3%
8.07
20.00
Others
0.00
FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21*
Total merchandise exports from Meghalaya stood at US$ 44.26 million in FY20. From April 2020 to February 2021, exports reached US$ 8.07
million.
Processed Minerals, Coal, Coke and Briquettes account for a majority share in the overall exports from the state.
Note: *until February 2021
Source: DGCIS Analytics
14PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE 15
Physical infrastructure – Roads
Road length in Meghalaya
The state is well connected to its neighbouring north-eastern
states and other parts of India through 5 National Highways: NH-
Road length (km)
40, NH-44, NH-51, NH-62 and NH-127B. Road type
(March 2019)
Under the Budget 2021-22, the government allocated Rs. 1,080
crore (US$ 147.13 million) for development of roads and bridges. National highways 1,156
The Government of India has announced plans to build India’s
State highways 772^
longest river bridge connecting Phulbari in Meghalaya to Dhubri
in Assam. The bridge will be 19.3 km in length and is expected to
Total road length 21,727^
be completed by 2026-27. The Ministry of Road Transport and
Highways is preparing a detailer project report through National
Highways and Industrial Development Council (NICL) and an
initial loan has been approved by Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA).
In November 2020, the Government of India, the Government of
Meghalaya and the World Bank signed a US$ 120-million project
to improve and modernise the state’s transport sector.
Source: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, State budget- 2019-20, 2018-19, 2020-21, World Bank
16Physical infrastructure – Railways and Airports
Meghalaya has two airports located in Shillong and Baljek. The
Shillong airport (Barapani Airport) is fully operational, while the Aviation indicators of Barapani airport, Meghalaya
Baljek Airport is yet to be commissioned.
Government of India has earmarked Rs. 180 crore (US$ 27.93
Indicator 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21*
million) for extension of runway at Barapani airport.
Passenger traffic at Barapani Airport reached 30,552 in 2019-20.
Aircraft movement at the airport stood at 691 in 2019-20. Total
passenger 13,376 12,957 12,482 30,552 2,619
In May 2016, construction of a railway project between Byrnihat traffic
and Shillong in Meghalaya was decided. The total cost of the
project is Rs. 4,083 crore (US$ 633.52 million) and it is being Aircraft
implemented by Northeast Frontier Railway. The project is movement 570 476 551 691 84
(numbers)
expected to be commissioned by 2020.
In FY20, operating of Indigo flight from Kolkata to Umroi will
expand air connectivity from Shillong to Delhi.
For FY21, key projects include construction of Heliport at
Umsawli, East Khasi Hills, Inter State Truck Terminus at Ri-Bhoi,
and setting up the Institute of Driving and Traffic Research.
Note: * - until February 2021
Source: : Airports Authority of India, State budget- 2019-20
17Physical infrastructure – Power
Installed power capacity in Meghalaya (MW) Status of household electrification in Meghalaya under
Saubhagya scheme (As of April 2019)
620.00
Type Nos.
618.03
608.53
580.00
582.21
Total households 635,802
558.33
540.00
518.32
500.00 Electrified rural households 635,802
460.00
FY17
FY18
FY19
FY20
FY21*
To-be electrified rural households 0
As of February 2021, Meghalaya had a total installed power generation capacity of 616.03 MW, comprising 354.53 MW from state utilities,
13.92 from private utilities and 247.58 MW from central utilities. Of the total installed power generation capacity, 409.27 MW was contributed
by hydropower, 160.31 MW by thermal power and 46.45 MW by renewable power.
As per State Budget 2019-20, there are two hydro projects currently under implementation - Lakroh SHP (1.5MW) and Ganol HEP (3x7.5
MW) in which Lakroh has been completed and Ganol is expected to be commissioned by 2020.
In Budget 2020-21, Rs. 27,390 lakh (US$ 37.37 million) was allocated to the energy sector.
In December 2020, Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a US$ 132.8 million loan to strengthen and modernise the distribution network
and improve power quality supplied to households, industries and businesses in Meghalaya
Note: MW- Megawatt, * - until February 2021
Source: Central Electricity Authority, State budget- 2020-21, 2019-20
18Physical infrastructure – Telecom
Telecom Infrastructure (as of January 2021) Performance of Bharat Net (as of December 2018)
1
Wireless subscribers (million) 12.29
Optical Fiber cable (OFC) laid (km) 677
1
Wireline subscribers 99,275
1 GPs for which cable laid 118
Internet subscribers (million) (as of
8.47
September 2020)
1 Service-ready GPs (as of November 2020) 258
Teledensity (%) 80.18
According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Meghalaya1 had 12.29 million wireless and 99,275 wireline subscribers, as of
January 2021.
The number of internet subscribers in Meghalaya1 stood at 8.47 million, as of September 2020.
Meghalaya1 had a total teledensity of 80.18%, as of January 2021.
By end of January 2021, 1.53 million subscribers had submitted request for mobile number portability in the region1.
As of January 2021, Bharti Airtel had the largest wireless subscriber base in the region1.
Note: 1 - Combined figures for Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura, GP - Gram Panchayatt
Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
19Physical infrastructure – Urban
Shillong is expected to be the final city in Government of India’s Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (up to
February 2019)
Smart Cities Mission. The city has also been included under the
Central Government’s AMRUT mission.
Allocation US$ million
Under AMRUT mission, Government of India has released
assistance of nearly Rs. 80.14 crore (US$ 11.47 million). Approved SAAP 11.47
Under Budget 2020-21, the state Government proposed an allocation Committed Central Assistance 10.32
of Rs. 199 crore (US$ 28.47 million) for urban development. Central Assistance released 10.59
Government of India has undertaken North Eastern Region Urban
Development Programme (NERUDP) with assistance from the Asian
Development Bank (ADB). The total project cost in Meghalaya is
around Rs. 248.20 crore (US$ 38.51 million).
Source: Government of Meghalaya. State budget- 2019-20, 2018-19, 2020-21
20SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE 21
Social infrastructure – Health
Health indicators (2018) Health Infrastructure (As of May 2020)
Birth rate
1
22.1 Sub-centres (SCs) 792
Primary Health Centres (PHCs) 171
1
Death rate 5.8 Community health centres (CHCs) 41
2 District hospitals 24
Infant mortality rate 33
Total 1,028
Under the Budget 2021-22, the government allocated Rs. 820 crore (US$ 111.53 million) for the health and family welfare department.
The health infrastructure of the state is growing robustly. As of May 2020 there were 792 Sub-Centres and 166 Primary Health Centres in
Meghalaya.
For FY21, Government aims to complete the construction of the Baghmara Civil Hospital, Special Newborn Unit at Ganesh Das Maternity and
Child Hospital in Shillong and up-gradation of Mawkyrwat Community Health Centre to 100-bedded hospital.
Note: 1Per thousand persons, 2Per thousand live birth
Source: : Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin 2018, National Rural Health Mission, State budget- 2021-22
22Social infrastructure – Education
AICTE Approved Education Statistics (2019-20)
Undergraduate Postgraduate Diploma
Total
1 2 3
Institutions
Girl's Enrolment 49 35 103
Boy's
196 102 214
Enrolment
Meghalaya has a literacy rate of 74.43%; the male literacy rate is 76.0% and the female literacy rate is 72.9%.
Government of Meghalaya distributes laptops every year to meritorious students of Class X and XII in order to strengthen and enhance IT skills in
the state.
Under the Budget 2021-22, the government allocated Rs. 980 crore (US$ 133.43 million) for the education sector.
In 2019-20, the state had six AICTE-approved institutions.
Efforts are also being made to launch the Asian Phase II Project funded by the Development Bank (ADB), Promoting Human Capital Development
in Meghalaya, through which priority will be given to infrastructure upgrades. With help from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, 13 Eklavya Model
Residential Schools are being set up in various blocks of the state with the best infrastructure facilities for a capital cost of Rs. 3.12 billion (US$
42.38 million).
On December 31, 2020, Meghalaya govt. signed an MoU with the Department of Education Meghalaya to train 600 teachers from East Garo Hills
and West Khasi Hills.
Source: Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya University Grants Commission, North East Resources Databank, State budget- 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22
23INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE 24
Industrial Infrastructure
Meghalaya has industrial estates at Shillong, Nongstoin, Mawlyndep,
Logistics Infrastructure in Meghalaya
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.
The Commerce and Industries Department of Meghalaya and its
constituent unit, Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation, are
jointly responsible for the development of industrial infrastructure in
the state.
Source: Meghalaya State Portal
25KEY SECTORS 26
Key industries – Agriculture and Horticulture
Horticulture crop production in Meghalaya (‘000 tonnes) Area and production of horticulture crops (2019-20)
1,150
Area Production
1,100 1,117 Year
(‘000 Ha) (‘000 MT)
1,050
Fruits 37.60 393.51
1,035
1,000
1,019
950 Vegetables 49.12 515.87
960
952
900
Spices 15.67 75.38
850
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Plantation crops 27.01 33.51
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.
In FY20* the state produced 393.51 thousand tonnes of fruits under an area of 37.60 thousand hectares. Similarly, 75.38 thousand tonnes of
spices were produced in the state under an area of 15.67 thousand hectares in FY20.
In FY21, Meghalaya Farmers Mobilisation Project will be implemented at a cost of Rs. 5.12 billion (US$ 69.55 million) over a five-year period.
Programmes will be launched for the establishment of cluster-based, farmer owned and farmer-operated markets.
Under the Budget 2021-22, the government allocated Rs. 559 crore (US$ 76.11 million) for the agriculture and allied services sector.
Note: * - As per 2019-20 (3rd Adv. Est.)
Source: State Directorates of Horticulture, State Budget 2021-22
27Key industries – Hydroelectric power
Hydroelectric potential development status (in terms of
Operational hydroelectric projects in Meghalaya
installed capacity in MW) ( as of January 2021)
Name of the project Installed capacity (MW)
Umtru, Dehal, Byrnihat 11.2 Total identified capacity (above 25 MW) 2,298
Umiam Stage-I, Sumer 36
Umiam Stage-II, Um-Sumer 20
Umiam-Umtru Stage-III, Kyrdemkulai 60
Operational capacity 322
Umiam-Umtru Stage-IV, Nongkhyllem 60
Sonapani MHP 3
Myntdu Leshka H.E. Project 126
New Umtru H.E.Project 40
Capacity to be taken up under construction 0
Lakroh MHP 3
TOTAL 356.20
As of February 2021, the state had an installed hydroelectric power capacity of 409.27 MW, of which state utilities comprised 322 MW and central
utilities (87.27 MW).
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.
Hydropower potential of 2,298 MW has been identified in the state*. As of January 2021, 322 MW of capacity is operational in Meghalaya.
The 2×20 MW New Umtru Hydro Electric Project (NUHEP) was commissioned in 2017. Power projects currently under implementation are the
3×7.5 MW Ganol HEP in West Garo Hills and 1.5 MW Lakroh Small HEP in East Jaintia Hills.
Note: MW- Megawatt, *Above 25 MW
Source: Central Electrical Authority Ministry of Power, Government of India
28Key industries – Tourism
Meghalaya is richly endowed with flora, fauna, thick forests, ancient
Total tourist arrivals in Meghalaya (in millions)
forest groves, large rivers and grass fields - making it an attractive
tourism destination. 1.40 0.03
0.02
1.20
0.01 1.20 1.25
In 2019, foreign tourist arrivals and domestic tourist visits in the state 1.00
stood at 0.03 million and 1.25 million, respectively. 0.80 0.99
0.60
Caving is a major tourist attraction in the state, as most of the 0.40
deepest and longest caves in South Asia are located in the state. 0.20
-
2017 2018 2019
Under the Budget 2021-22, the state government sanctioned Rs. 100
Domestic Foreign
crore (US$ 13.63 million) for development of the state’s tourism
sector.
Rs. 114 crore (US$ 15.53 million) was sanctioned under Swadesh
Darshan and PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality
Augmentation Drive) schemes from the central government.
Meghalaya ranked as the fourth best performer in the implementation
of Swadesh Darshan scheme.
Source: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, News Article, State Bduegt 2021-22
29Key industries – Minerals and Mining
Mineral production in Meghalaya (‘000 MT)* Mineral Exports from Meghalaya (US$ million)
8,000 60.00
7,000
56.27
7,195
50.00
6,980
6,593
6,000
29.15
44.60
5,000 40.00
42.43
39.43
5,103
36.79
4,000 4,060
30.00
3,834
3,712
3,695
3,000
26.59
24.33
20.00
8.35
7.87
2,000
127
1,000 - 10.00
- -
FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20
Coal Limestone Bulk Minerals and Ores Coal, Coke and Briquettes
The mining industry is emerging in Meghalaya; most of the coal and stones are being exported to Bangladesh. 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.
Limestone production in Meghalaya stood at ~6.9 million tonnes in FY20.
Exports of bulk minerals and ores and coal, coke and briquettes stood at US$ 29.15 million and US$ 7.87 million, respectively, in FY20.
Note: MT- Mteric tonnes
Source: Indian Bureau of Mines, DGCIS Analytics
30KEY PROCEDURES AND POLICIES 31
Single-window clearance mechanism
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.
Source: Single Window Agency
32Key approvals required
List of approvals and clearances required Departments to be consulted
Incorporation of company Registrar of Companies
Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum,
industrial licences / Permission for land use /
Allotment of land Industries Department of Meghalaya
Site environmental approval / No-objection Certificate
and consent under Water and Pollution Control Act Meghalaya Pollution Control Board
Registration under States Sales Tax Act and Central and Excise Department
State Excise Act / Commercial taxes
Sanction of power / Power feasibility Energy and Power Department
/ Power connection
Approval for construction activity and building plan Public Works Department
Water and sewerage clearance / Water connection Public Health and Engineering Department
33Cost 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
US$ 75 to US$ 300 per month Industry sources
(2,000 sq ft house)
Domestic: US 74.65 cents
Fixed power cost (per kWh per
Commercial: Average US 149.3 cents Central Electricity Authority
month)
Industrial: Average US 149.3 cents
Labour cost (minimum wages Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India,
US$ 1.65 to 2.32
per day) Wage rates for September 2013
34Contact list
Agency Contact Information
258, 1st Floor, Vigyan Bhavan-Annexe
New Delhi-110011
Ministry of Development of North
Phone: 91-11-2302 2401, 2302 2400
Eastern Region Fax: 91-11-2306 2754
Website: www.mdoner.gov.in
Director of Commerce and Industries,
Administrative Building, Lower Lachumiere
Shillong-793 001
Commerce and Industries Department
East-Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
E-mail: industries-meg@nic.in
Website: http://megindustry.gov.in
Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited
Lum Jingshai, Short Round Road
Shillong-793001
Meghalaya, India
Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited
Phone: 91-364 2590610/ 2590742/ 2590710/ 2591843
Fax: 91-364-2590355
E-mail: acec.meecl-meg@nic.in
Website: www.meseb.nic.in
35State acts and policies … (1/2)
Meghalaya Startup Policy 2018-23
1 To emerge as one of the leading ‘Startup Hubs’ in India by 2023 through strategic
partnerships, conducive ecosystem, and investment and policy interventions.
Read more
Meghalaya Drug Abuse Prevention Policy 2020
2 The policy aims at a holistic strategy to achieve Prevention, Treatment and Social Re-
Integration of the addicts.
Read more
Water Policy in July 2019
3 Meghalaya became the first state in India to adopt Water Policy in July 2019 to address issues
of conservation and protection of water sources.
Read more
Meghalaya State Policy for Empowering People with Disabilities 2019
4 To promote, protect and ensure full realisation of all rights and fundamental freedoms of
people with disabilities.
Read more
5
Jal Jeevan Mission in Meghalaya
To provide tap connections to all rural households by December 2022.
Read more
36State acts and policies … (2/2)
Meghalaya Sports Policy-2019
6
To create a sporting culture, healthy lifestyle and values.
To engage in professional approaches for planning and organization of sports and sporting
events at the State, national and international levels.
Read more
Meghalaya Telecom Infrastructure Policy, 2018
To provide and increase telecom penetration to all inhabited villages of the State.
7 To streamline the process of application and granting of permission for installation of Mobile
Tower, laying of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC), In-Building Solutions (IBS) and other telecom
infrastructures with time bound provisions. Read more
Meghalaya State Education Policy 2018
To improve retention and performance of all students by strengthening reading and
8 numeracy skills at primary level
To enhance the job readiness of secondary/higher secondary students by strengthening their
cognitive and non-cognitive skills Read more
Meghalaya Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy – 2021
To facilitate adoption of at least 15 % EVs in the state by 2025.
9 To boost adoption of EVs by providing purchase incentives for EVs based on the energy
capacity of the battery (in kWh). Read more
Meghalaya Youth Policy 2021
To integrate youth development plans with the state’s development agenda, policies and
10 programmes at different levels.
To promote a commitment among young people to protect ecology and
environment and promote, ensure gender equality.
Read more
37APPENDIX 38
Sources
Data Sources
GSDP (state) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Per capita GSDP figures Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
GSDP (India) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Installed power capacity (MW) Central Electricity Authority
Wireless subscribers (No) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
Internet subscribers (million) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
National highway length (km) NHAI, Roads and Building Department-Government of India
Airports (No) Airports Authority of India
Literacy rate (%) Census 2011
Birth rate (per 1,000 population) SRS Bulletin, 2018
Cumulative FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Operational PPP projects (No) DEA , Ministry of Finance, Government of India
39Exchange rates
Exchange Rates (Fiscal Year) Exchange Rates (Calendar Year)
Year Rs. Equivalent of one US$ Year Rs. Equivalent of one US$
2004-05 44.95 2005 44.11
2005-06 44.28 2006 45.33
2006-07 45.29 2007 41.29
2007-08 40.24 2008 43.42
2008-09 45.91 2009 48.35
2009-10 47.42 2010 45.74
2010-11 45.58 2011 46.67
2011-12 47.95 2012 53.49
2012-13 54.45 2013 58.63
2013-14 60.50 2014 61.03
2014-15 61.15 2015 64.15
2015-16 65.46 2016 67.21
2016-17 67.09 2017 65.12
2017-18 64.45 2018 68.36
2018-19 69.89 2019 69.89
2019-20 70.49 2020 74.18
2020-21 72.59 2021* 73.69
Note: As of February 2021
Source: Reserve Bank of India, Average for the year
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