Meghalaya State

The state of Meghalaya is located in north-east part of India. The State was carved out of Assam as an autonomous state in April 1970 and was declared a full-fledged State in January 1972. It is bounded by Bangladesh on the South and West and Assam on the West, North and East. It extends for about 300 kilometres in length and about 100 kilometres in breadth. The state has been divided into 11 districts and 46 C & RD Blocks for administrative purposes.

Tucked away in the hills of eastern sub-Himalayas is Meghalaya, one of the most beautiful State in the country. Nature has blessed her with abundant rainfall, sun-shine, virgin forests, high plateaus, tumbling waterfalls, crystal clear rivers, meandering streamlets and above all with sturdy, intelligent and hospitable people.

Emergence of Meghalayya as an Autonomous State on 2 April, 1970 and as a full-fledged State on 21 January, 1972 marked the beginning of a new era of the geo-political history of North Eastern India. It also marked the triumph of peaceful democratic negotiations, mutual understanding and victory over violence and intrigue.

Meghalaya has an ideal location advantage for South East Asia Market. The neighbouring countries of India viz Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar has been involved with the State for bussiness and commerce. It has a huge potential to reach other South Asian countries as well. Meghalaya is also geographically rich in minerals and has the potential for industrial set-ups based on these mineral resources. The added advantage being the climate in Meghalaya is good for the development of electronics chips.

The art and craft of Meghalaya has the uniqueness of its own. They are very intricately made and beautiful to look at. Tourist coming to this northeastern part are mesmerized to see the sheer wonder of art and craft of Meghalaya.