Shri Conrad K. Sangma
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya and Minister in-charge of Forests & Environment
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Government of Meghalaya
Welcome to Forests & Environment Department
Our mission is to conserve biodiversity and manage forests sustainably.
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State Governance
Shri. M.B.K Reddy, IFS
Principal Secretary to Government of Meghalaya, Forests & Environment Department
Shri D. Sathiyan, IFS
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Forests Force (I/C)
Meghalaya at a Glance
GEOLOGICAL HERITAGE
The Meghalayan Age
We live in the Meghalayan Age. The past 4,200 years of Earth's geological history are officially classified as the Meghalayan Age — evidenced by a stalagmite from the Mawmluh Cave of Meghalaya.
STATEHOOD & BOUNDARIES
Statehood & Geography
Carved out of Assam on 2nd April, 1970 and declared a full-fledged State on 21st January, 1972. Bounded by Assam, sharing a 423 km international boundary with Bangladesh.
NATURAL SPLENDOR
Abode of Clouds
Nature has blessed Meghalaya with virgin forests, high plateaus, tumbling waterfalls and crystal-clear rivers. Shillong, the 'Scotland of the East', offers a picturesque landscape.
BIODIVERSITY
Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot
A vital gateway of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot, Meghalaya’s rugged hills, sacred groves, and limestone caves shelter rare orchids, clouded leopards, and rich medicinal flora.
RAINFALL & RIVERS
Wettest Spots on Earth
Sohra (Cherrapunjee) and Mawsynram receive the world's heaviest rainfall and are amongst the wettest spots in the World — making Meghalaya a land of abundant rivers and waterfalls.
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Symbols of Meghalaya
Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)
The state animal of Meghalaya, the Clouded Leopard is an elusive, tree-dwelling wild cat named for the cloud-like patches on its coat. It lives in the dense evergreen forests of the Garo, Khasi and Jaintia Hills, including Nokrek and Balpakram National Parks.
Hill Myna (Gracula religiosa)
Renowned for its vocal mimicry and glossy black plumage, the Hill Myna thrives in the sub-tropical forest canopy of the state, signaling healthy bird habitats across the Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo Hills.
Lady’s Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum insigne)
An endemic terrestrial orchid species featuring a distinctive pouch-like labellum. Growing on shaded limestone cliffs, it represents Meghalaya’s exceptional botanical diversity and delicate micro-habitats.
Gamhar (Gmelina arborea)
A fast-growing, deciduous tree highly valued for its durable, high-grade timber and medicinal properties. It plays an important role in state agroforestry, soil enrichment, and sustainable timber production.
Khasi Mandarin (Citrus reticulata)
A geographical indication (GI) tagged citrus fruit famed for its high juice content and distinct sweet-tart flavor. Cultivated across tropical foothills, it forms a vital element of indigenous community livelihoods.
Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes khasiana)
An endangered carnivorous plant endemic to Meghalaya, adapted to nutrient-poor soil by trapping insects in modified leaf pitchers. It is a priority species under state wildlife protection and habitat restoration programs.
Chocolate Mahseer (Neolissochilus hexagonolepis)
Locally known as Khasaw, It thrives in the cool, oxygen-rich river basins of the region, symbolizing clean and vibrant river systems across the Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo Hills."
Services, Advertisements & Notices
Online Services
- 01 Registering in Forest Management Portal(FMS) - User Manual View
- 02 Application for Permission to Felling Trees in Shillong Apply online View
- 03 Application for Tree Felling Permission outside Shillong Apply online View
- 04 Application for Non-Forest Land Certificate Apply online View
- 05 Application for Mining Lease & Quarry Permit Apply online View
- 06 Application for NOC for Stone Crushers Apply online View
- 07 Application for Registration of Furniture Units Apply online View
- 08 Application for Licensed Wood-based Industries (Saw Mills) Apply online
- 09 Application for Seedlings/Saplings from Government Nurseries Apply online
- 10 Application for Human-Animal Conflict Compensation Apply online
Notifications
- Public Consultation on Draft Meghalaya Forest Policy Feedback Form
- Public Consultation on Draft Meghalaya Forest Policy
- Tender Notice for Supply of Feed for Birds at Ka Phan 01-08-2026
- Tender Notice for Supply of Feed for Animals at Meghalaya 01-08-2026
- Tender for Supply of Feed for Birds at Ka Phan Nonglait 01-08-2026
- Tender for Supply of Feed for Animals at Meghalaya State 01-08-2026