Like all the other states in India, the Meghalaya Government also has a governor appointed by the President. A council of ministers is appointed from Vidhan Sabha. The High Court of Shillong heads the judiciary of the Meghalaya Government. A total of 11 administrative districts fall under the government of Meghalaya.

Some Facts about Meghalaya

  • It was previously a part of the state of Assam.
  • Mawsynram, the wettest region of India, is situated here.
  • Mawlynnong, the cleanest village in Asia, is located here.
  • It is the only state following a matriarchal system of society.
  • It is also known as the “Scotland of East”.
  • It was formed in the year 1972 from 2 districts of Assam.
  • It is known for its wide range of crops.
  • The literacy rate of the state is 75.8%.
  • The languages used in Meghalaya are Khasi, Pnar, and Garo.
  • The staple food of the state is rice and spicy meat or fish.
  • The majority of the population of Meghalaya consists of indigenous tribes.
  • Mawsynram receives the highest rainfall in the world.
  • Shillong in Meghalaya’s capital.

The Chief Minister of Meghalaya.

Conrad Sangma is the chief minister of Meghalaya and belongs to the National People’s Party. He was born on January 27, 1978, in Tura. His father, P.A Sangma, was the former chief minister of this state.

Governor of Meghalaya

Satya Pal Malik is a well-known politician. He currently serves as the Governor of Meghalaya. He is a fit candidate for this position given his prior experience as the Governor of Jammu & Kashmir and Goa.

Government of Meghalaya

The governor of Meghalaya is the head of the government of Meghalaya and 11 of its districts. Like all the other states of India, the President appointed the Governor of Meghalaya State. The Meghalaya High Court is situated in the capital of Meghalaya, Shillong. The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly consists of M.L.As elected for a period of 5 years. 

The basic structure of the Meghalaya government

Council of Ministers

The authority of every state is in the hands of the Council of Ministers of that particular state. The Chief Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers. After discussing with the Prime Minister, the President appoints the members to the Council of Ministers.

The Legislative Assembly includes the Cabinet Ministers and the other Ministers of the state of Meghalaya. Apart from the Chief Minister and the Deputy Minister, the Council of Ministers of Meghalaya has several other Ministers who are in charge of different departments like:

Ministry of Arts and Culture

Ministry of Labour

Ministry of Urban Affairs

Ministry of Food Civil supplies

Ministry of Cooperation

Ministry of Law

Ministry of Elections

Ministry of Transport and a few others

Classification of the Government of Meghalaya

The Government of Meghalaya is classified into three parts:

  1. The Legislature
  2. The Executive
  3. The Judiciary

All these bodies are responsible for the welfare and the security of the citizens of Meghalaya. The Legislative Assembly comprises six members in addition to the speaker and the Governor who are at the top of the legislature. Two out of 543 seats are reserved for Meghalaya in Lok Sabha. Meghalaya has two representatives from Tura and Shillong. Contrary to that, only one seat is reserved in the Rajya Sabha.

Conclusion  

We learned about the classification of the Meghalayan government and its responsibility for the security and welfare of its citizens. The governor has several responsibilities for the state; he appoints and conducts the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister. Meghalaya is also a great tourist spot and is known for its tourist destinations and its unique food.