Meghalaya

Literally it is the Abode of the Clouds, the name Meghalaya describes the climatic phenomenon that brings torrents of rain to its mountainous terrain. No wonder the two most wettest places on earth 'Mawsynram' and 'Cherrapunjee' are found here.

This hilly state has been called ‘a patch of beauty and grace’ and is famed as 'the Scotland of the East'. It is linked to the Borail Range, an offshoot of the Himalayan Mountains.

The refreshing mountain air, the whispering pines, the exotic flora and fauna, the caves – all stretch out the tourist a tremendous taste of beauty. Here’s Nature in all its glory. Limpid lakes, expansive rivers, babbling a stream breaking into waterfalls, twisting and turning, disappearing in the jungle, …this is Meghalaya.

Meghalaya has a total geographical area of 22,429 sq. km. It is the third largest State in the North East in terms of geographical area. The State has vast natural resources of coal, limestone, kaolin, granite etc. The Khasis, the Jaintias and the Garos form the major ethnic groups of original inhabitants of the State.

►POPULATION:

Population of Meghalaya:

Source : Census India 2001

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►ECONOMY:

Gross State Domestic Product at Current  Prices:

(Rupee in Crores)

Source: Central Statistical Organisation (As on 02-08-2011)

Gross State Domestic Product at Constant (1999-2000)  Prices:

(Rupee in Crores)

Source: Central Statistical Organisation (As on 02-08-2011)

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Net State Domestic Product at Current  Prices:

(Rupee in Crores)

Source: Central Statistical Organisation (As on 02-08-2011)

Net State Domestic Product at Constant (1999-2000)  Prices:

(Rupee in Crores)

Source: Central Statistical Organisation (As on 02-08-2011)

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Per Capita Net State Domestic Product at Current  Prices:

(Rupee)

Source: Central Statistical Organisation (As on 02-08-2011)

Per Capita Net State Domestic Product at Constant (1999-2000)  Prices:

(Rupee)

Source: Central Statistical Organisation (As on 02-08-2011)

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►EDUCATION:

Literacy and education may be regarded as important criteria to reflect the progress of individuals at the level of understanding in day-to-day activities. According to the census report of the Government of India, percentage of literate persons of Meghalaya was 49.1% in 1991 and according to the census of 2001; the percentage of literate persons has gone up to 62.6%. Its All India rank has dropped down from 22nd position in 1991 census to 27th position in 2001.

Percentage of Literacy Male/Female and Rural/Urban in Meghalaya:

Source: Statistical Handbook Meghalaya 2010-11

Education occupies an important position in the planned programmes of the Meghalaya Government. The North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) is the only university in the State and it is the direct responsibility of the Union Government. The State is not having any medical or engineering colleges but only one polytechnic at Shillong.

Number of Educational Institutions in Meghalaya, 2009-10:

Source: Statistical Handbook Meghalaya 2010-11

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►AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED ACTIVITIES:

Agriculture plays an important role in the State’s economy and employs more than fifty percent of the total workforce of the State. It contributes nearly 30% to the State’s NSDP in 1999-00. Agriculture not only supplies raw materials for industries outside the State such as cotton, jute, ginger etc. but also provides inputs to other few small agro-based industries in the State such as turmeric, paddy, maize etc.

Production of Cereals and Pulses in Meghalaya:

(In metric tonnes)

Source: Statistical Handbook Meghalaya 2010-11

            Statistical Abstract Meghalaya 2009

Production of principal crops like rice and maize is on the increasing trend. Rice production increased from 170733 Tonnes in 1999-00 to 203862 Tonnes. in 2008-09. Other pulses had also increased in production from 1999-00 to 2008-09.

Production of Other Important Crops in Meghalaya:

(In metric tonnes)

** in bales of 180 kg. each, * in bales of Bales 170 kg. each.

Source: Statistical Handbook Meghalaya 2010-11

The above table shows that during the period from 1999-00 to 2005-06. All the crops have shown increasing trend in production.

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►LIVESTOCK AND VETERINARY:

Livestock Census, 2003:

Source: Statistical Abstract Meghalaya 2010-11

Number of Veterinary Institutions, 2008-2009 and 2009-2010:

Source: Statistical Handbook Meghalaya 2010-11

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►FISHERY:

Fish seed Distribution:

(In ‘000 nos.)

Source : Statistical Handbook Meghalaya 2010-11

Fish Seed Farm, Production Fry Fingerlings and Fish Production in Meghalaya:

Source : Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Govt. of Meghalaya

             Statistical Handbook Meghalaya 2010-11

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►INDUSTRY:

Industries have been classified into two groups, viz., registered manufacturing industries and unregistered manufacturing industries. In both these counts, Meghalaya can be identified as one of the industrially backward states in the country.

Employment in Small Scale Industries registered with the  Directorate of Industries:

Source: Statistical Hand Book Meghalaya 2010-11

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►POWER & ELECTRICITY:

The rivers in the State cascading into the rivers presents an ideal scope for generation of hydel power. The projects in Meghalaya are Sunapani Hydel Project, Umtru Hydel Project, Umium Hydel Project, Tura Diesel and Nangal Bibra. Meghalaya consists of towns and thousands of villages situated in rural areas. Some of these villages are located in inaccessible parts of the State. The problem of rural electrification is a gigantic task.

Generation of Electricity:

Source: Statistical Handbook Meghalaya 2010-2011

Revenue Demand / Collection of Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited:

Source: Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited

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►HEALTH:

Public health is primarily the responsibility of the State Government. Improvement of civil hospital in Meghalaya is being gradually taken up. With a view to serving the ailing masses and suffering public, dispensaries were established in many Community Development Block Headquarters. Subsequently, some of these dispensaries were upgraded to Public Health Care in order to form a base of integrated structure for medical services in rural areas. The following table shows the number of medical institutions in Meghalaya.

Number of Hospitals, Dispensaries, PHCs, CHCs and Sub-centres in 2008-2009:

Source: Statistical Handbook Meghalaya 2010-11

Number of Medical Personnel in 2008-2009:

Source: Statistical Handbook Meghalaya 2010-11

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►BANKING:

Number of offices of Commercial Banks in Meghalaya - 2001 and 2011:

 Note : 1. Data is as per information reported by banks.

           2. Data on number of offices include administrative offices.

Source : Master Office File (Latest updated version) on banks, DSIM, RBI.

Bank group wise distribution of deposits and credit of Scheduled Commercial Banks, 2011:

As on March 31                                                                                                                                                           (Amount in Rs. crore)

Note:  Figures in bracket indicate per cent share in all India total. 

Source : Quarterly Statistics on Deposits and Credit of Scheduled Commercial Banks, March 2010 & 2011, RBI

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►HANDICRAFTS:

Status of Handicrafts in Meghalaya:

The major crafts of Meghalaya are cane and bamboo, carpets, musical instruments, jewellery, fibrecrafts, textiles etc.

Fund Released for Promotion and Development of Handicrafts under Various Handicrafts Schemes in Meghalaya, (2009-2010):

(Rs. in Lakh)

Abbr. : AHVY : Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana.
            HRD : Human Resource Development.
            R&D : Research & Development.
Note : In welfare scheme state-wise funds are not released.
Source : Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2602, dated on 25.11.2010.

Handicrafts Artisans Benefited under AHVY in Meghalaya, (2003-2004 to 2009-2010):

Abbr. : AHVY : Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana.
Source : Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3772, dated 19.12.2006. &
             Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4862, 26.08.2010.

Number of Weavers and Craftsmen Covered under Various Schemes of Handloom and Handicrafts Sector in Meghalaya, (2008-2009):

Source : Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 297, dated on 23.07.2009.

Number of Events and Expenditure of Handicrafts Sector in Meghalaya, (2006-2007 to 2008-2009):

Source : Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1244, dated on 26.11.2009.

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