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Dr. Mukul Sangma
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya
Assumed Office On
March 05,2013
Education
MBBS from the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal (RIMS), the erstwhile North Eastern Regional Medical College (NERMC), Imphal
Marital Status
Married
Profession
From January 1990 to May 1991, he practiced as a Private Medical Practitioner at Private Clinic at Tura. In May, 1991, he joined and served as Medical & Health Officer at Zikzak PHC, West Garo Hills under Government of Meghalaya.
Political Career
On January 15th, 1993 Dr. Mukul left Government Service to enter into active politics. On February, 1993 he got elected as Independent MLA from 58-Ampatigre L.A. Constituency and from February, 1993 till September, 1993, he held the post of Chairman, Meghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC). Some of the posts held by him included the post of Parliamentary Secretary, Govt. of Meghalaya from November, 1996 till February, 1998; Cabinet Minister in charge of departments such as Cooperation, Fisheries, Taxation etc., under Govt. of Meghalaya from 3rd August, 1998 till September, 1999; Cabinet Minister, in-charge of portfolios such as Taxation, IPR, etc. Govt. of Meghalaya from 8th December, 2001 to 4th March, 2003; Cabinet Minister, Govt. of Meghalaya and looked after Taxation, PWD, Home (P), Education (both Higher & Technical Education and Elementary and Mass Education), Forest & Environment, Information Technology, Election, IPR, etc., Departments from March 5th, 2003 till 10th April, 2005; Deputy Chief Minister, Govt. of Meghalaya from 11th April, 2005 till 6th October, 2005; Dy. Chief Minister, Govt. of Meghalaya in-charge of Planning, IPR, Election, PID, Power including Non-Conventional Energy, Re-organization Departments from 11th March, 2007- March 2008. From May 2009 till April 2010 he served as Deputy Chief Minister I/C Finance, Power & Non· Conventional Energy, Health & F.W., IPR, Labour, Horticulture, Home (Passport) Administrative Reforms. He also held various posts of Party functionary of the Indian National Congress in the State of Meghalaya. From the year 1998 – 1999, he held the position of Secretary, District Congress Committee, West Garo Hills. From the year 1999 to September,’ 2000 he held the position of President, District Congress Committee West Garo Hills. From November 2000 till date, he is holding the position of the General Secretary, Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee, I/C Frontal Wings etc. He contested Parliamentary Election in 2004 General Election and in 2006 Bye Election for Tura Lok Sabha seat.
Public, Social & Cultural Activities
Dr Sangma is actively involved in mobilization of Frontal Wings of Indian National Congress in the State of Meghalaya. He actively participates in campaigns and mobilization of Frontal Wings of INC including regular campaign in favour of NSUI during Delhi University Students Union Elections. He actively involves in social work and takes keen interest in mobilization of women for social awareness and socio-economic advancement particularly in the rural areas. Dr Sangma regularly involves himself in various activities of youth development programmes including activities in sports, promotion and preservation of culture and had motivated and supported formation of over 200 Youth Clubs/Societies. He is personally active in undertaking social work and is the Chief Patron of Ampati Youth Welfare Club which is the premier organization in promoting youth activities in the field of sports and culture in various parts of Garo Hills. He is also a founder member of Mirachel Foundation which is associated with many Social Service Groups and is implementing various welfare programmes and actively associates with traditional institution like Nokma Council in Garo Hills which is the premier organization of the traditional heads of Garos and he is a strong advocate of empowerment of people and traditional institutions.
Contact Address
Chief Minister’s Office, Room No. 401, Yojna Bhavan, Meghalaya Secretariat
Contact Number
0364 2224282 , 0364 2522752
Fax
0364 2227913
State |
Meghalaya |
| State Map |  |
| Capital | Shillong |
| Date of Formation | 21 January 1972 |
| Chief Minister | Present Chief Minister – Conrad Sangma (National People’s Party)
List of Chief Ministers of Meghalaya First Chief Minister – Williamson A. Sangma |
| Governor | Present Governor – Ganga Prasad
List of Governors of Meghalaya First Governor – Braj Kumar Nehru |
| Seat of High Court | Meghalaya High Court (Shillong)
List of Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court |
| Members of Rajya Sabha | Total number of Seats – 1
1. Smt. Wansuk Syiem (INC) |
| Members of Parliment (MP Seats) | Total number of Seats – 02
MP Constituencies Updates as per 2019 Election 1. Shillong Present MP Pala, Shri Vincent H |
| Number of MLA Seat | Total number of Seats – 60
MLA Constituencies Updates as per 2019 Election 1. Nartiang Present MLA Sniawbhalang Dhar |
| Number of District | 11
Name of the Districts East Garo Hills |
| Area | 22,429 km2 |
| Rank of state by Area | 23rd |
| Population(2016) | 3,211,000 |
| Literacy rate | 75.84% |
| Types Of Religion | Christianity (74.59%), Hinduism (11.52%), Islam (4.39%), Sikhism (0.10%), Buddhism (0.33%), Jainism (0.02%), Tribal religions (8.70%), Others (0.35%) |
| Neighbouring States | Assam |
| Neighbouring Countries | China |
| Main Language | English |
| Other Languages | Khasi (47.05%), Garo (31.41%), Bengali (7.9%), Nepali (2.24%), Hindi (2.15%), Marathi (1.67%), Assamese (1.55%), Other (7.01%) |
| Biggest River | Someshwari River |
| Number of River | 06 |
| Number of Lake | 2 (Thadlaskein Lake, Umiam Lake) |
| Number of Waterfalls | 16 (Dainthlen falls, Nohkalikai falls, Khoh Ramhah, Kynrem Falls, Nohsngithiang Falls, Elephant Falls, Spread Eagle Falls, Sweet Falls, Weinia Falls, Thum Falls, Krang Suri, Tyrshi Falls, Thlumuwi Falls, Pelga Falls, Imil-Chang-Dare, Rong’bang Falls) |
| Coastline | – – |
| Number of Beaches | – – |
| Number of Mountains | 04 (Garo Hills, Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills, Nokrek Peak) |
| Agricultural land [Km2] | – – |
| Forest Land [Km2] | 41,700 Km2 |
| Latitude | 25.4670° N |
| Longitude | 91.3662° E |
| City & Town | Jowai, Nongstoin, Shillong, Tura, Williamnagar |
| Transport & Communication | Road, Railway, Air |
| AirPorts in Meghalaya | 02 (Shillong Airport, Baljek Airport) |
| International Airports in Meghalaya | – – |
| Major Ports in Meghalaya | – – |
| Length of National Highways | 1204.36 Km |
| National Highway Number | 40, 44, 51 & 62 |
| Railway Length | 8.76 Km |
| Waterfalls in Meghalaya | Beadon Falls, Kynrem Falls, Bishop Falls, Kynrem Falls, Langshiang Falls, Nohkalikai Falls (Highest Plunge Water Falls in India), Cherrapunjee, Nohkalikai Falls, Nohsngithiang Falls, Nohsngithiang AKA Seven Sister Falls, Sweet Falls, Elephant Falls, Crinoline Falls, Margaret Falls, Rainbow Falls, Spread Eagle Falls, Krang Suri Falls, Wah Rashi Falls, Thum Falls, Weinia Falls, Tyrshi Falls, Thlumuwi Falls, Pelga Falls, Rong’bang Falls, Byrdaw Falls, Elephant Falls, Lawai Falls, Wah Kaba Falls, Dainthlen Falls, Lyngkshiar Falls, Wei Sawdong Falls, Umkrem Falls, Borhill Falls, Rainbow Falls, Kshaid U Ren Falls, Kudoi Falls, Wahriat Falls |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries in Meghalaya | Baghmara Pitcher Plant WLS, Nongkhyllem WLS, Siju WLS, Narpuh WLS |
| Major Temples in Meghalaya | Mahadev Khola Dham shiv temple durgabari Maa Kamakhya Temple Ram Mandir |
| Major Tourist Places in Meghalaya | Mawlynnong Village (Shillong), Laitlum Canyon (Shillong), Double Decker Living Root Bridge (Nongriat Village, Cherapunjee), Ialong Park (Jowai), Balpakram National Park (Tura), Don Bosco Centre for Indigeneous Culture (Mawlai, Shillong), Umiam Lake (Ri Bhoi District, Nongpoh), All Saints Church (Shillong), Mawsmai Cave (Shella Road, Cherapunjee), Mawthadraishan Peak (Nongstoin), Elephant Falls (Shillong), Siju Cave (Tura), |
| Legislative Assembly Name | Meghalaya Legislative Assembly |
| Emblem |  |
| State Dance | – – |
| State Anthem | – – |
| Cuisine | Doh Khlieh, Nahkham, Jadoh, Blood Sausage, Tung-rymbai, pickled bamboo shoots, dumplings (momo), Garos also eat dried fish, dried smoked meats (gran) |
| State Animal | Clouded leopard |
| State Bird | Common hill myna |
| State Flower | Paphiopedilum insigne |
| State Fruit | – – |
| State tree | Gmelina arborea |
| Sport | – – |
| Number of National Park | 02 (Balphakram National Park, Nokrek Ridge National Park) |
| Number of Wild Life | 06 (Nokrek National Park, Selbagre Hoolock Gibbon Reserve, Balpakram National Park, Baghmara Reserve Forest, Siju Bird Sanctuary, Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary) |
| Number of Parks | 12 (Lady Hydari Park, Mattilang Park, Sa-I-Mika Park, Thangkharang Park, Eco Park, Nehru Park, Kharsati Park, Thrills Fun Park, Nokrek National Park, Balpakram National Park, Ialong Park, Iooksi (Kupli) Park) |
| Number of Museums | 12 (Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum, Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, Entomological Museum (Butterfly Museum), Chrysalis the Gallery, Ever Living Museum, Air Force Museum, Forest Museum, Rhino Heritage Museum, Zoological Museum, Anthropological museum, Botanical Museum, Arunachal Museum) |
| Movie Industry Name | – – |
| Festivals | Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Ka Pom-Blang Nongkrem, Ka-Shad Shyngwiang-Thangiap, Ka-Shad-Kynjoh Khaskain, Ka Bam Khana Shnong, Umsan Nongkharai & Shad Beh Sier, Wanma Rongchua, Mangona or Chugana, Behdienkhlam festival |
| Website | meghalaya.gov.in |