Forest Development Corporation of Meghalaya (FDCM) Ltd

Commercial forestry and timber trade management.

Overview

The Forest Development Corporation of Meghalaya Limited (FDCM Ltd.) is a state-owned public enterprise incorporated on January 30, 1975, Certificate No.:1611 (CIN: U02001ML1975SGC001611) under the jurisdiction of the Registrar of Companies, Guwahati. Operating in close coordination with the Forests and Environment Department, Government of Meghalaya, the Corporation acts as the primary commercial arm for scientific timber management, plantation development and sustainable forest produce.

President of India

₹ 20 Lakhs

Equity Share Value

Governor of Meghalaya

₹ 177.18 Lakhs

Equity Share Value

Authorized Capital

₹ 2.00 Crore

Total Authorized Shares

Paid-Up Capital

₹ 197.18 Lakhs

Total Paid-Up Amount

Core Objectives & Operational Mandate

Timber Trading & Distribution

Procures and manages government-allotted timber resources—predominantly Teak and Sal sourced from territorial divisions like Garo Hills.
Timbers are converted at licensed corporation sawmills or supplied through transparent auction frameworks to sustain operational requirements and staff welfare.

Supervisory Works in Private Forests

Acts as a designated State Agency to oversee the sustainable harvesting, felling, and sectioning of pine and non-sal trees under Approved Working Schemes (such as in Jaintia Hills).
Ensures strict adherence to monitoring committee clearances and collection of supervisory commissions.

Sawmill Project Management

Operates licensed commercial sawmills located at Nongpoh (Ri-Bhoi District) and Darugiri (East Garo Hills).
Processes legally validated timber stock accompanied by valid transit passes.

Bamboo Treatment Plant Initiative

Houses a pioneering Vacuum Pressure Bamboo Treatment Plant at the Nongpoh facility.
Established via technology demonstration support from the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
Provides chemical treatment for bamboo culms, boosting rural bio-economy revenue streams.

Afforestation & Plantation Management

Collaborates with private landowners through formal lease agreements to raise and manage sustainable commercial plantations across designated tracts of land.

Functions & Activities

The FDCM engages in various commercial, supervisory, and environmental activities. Revenue generated is ploughed back to disburse staff pay and meet operational exigencies such as office maintenance and plantation upkeep.

Timber Trading

The Government yearly earmarks wind-fallen trees and unclaimed seized timbers to FDCM Ltd. Royalty is deposited and timbers are transferred to FDCM licensed sawmills (Darugiri or Nongpoh) for conversion or sold via transparent auction.

Allotted timbers mostly consist of Teak & Sal from the Garo Hills Division.

Railway Container Export

Devised for timber export following regulations on road transport. FDCM manages timber container allotments for scientific rail shipment in compliance with state forestry guidelines.

Supervisory Works

FDCM acts as a designated State Agency supervising the felling and sectioning of pine and non-sal trees under Approved Working Schemes in Jaintia Hills, ensuring strict environmental compliance.

Sawmill Project

Manages and operates two licensed commercial sawmills at Nongpoh (Ri-Bhoi District) and Darugiri (East Garo Hills) for legal timbers delivered under valid transit passes.

Bamboo Treatment Plant

Operates a Vacuum Pressure Bamboo Treatment Plant at Nongpoh sawmill as a technology demonstration unit processing thousands of bamboo culms to support rural bio-economy markets.

Raising of Plantations

Actively raises and maintains commercial plantations on private leased lands, protecting green growth and sustainable timber stocks across multiple forest centers.

Plantations Under FDCM Control

Maintenance and protection of existing plantations under the jurisdiction of FDCM Ltd. are actively carried out across the following centers:

Sl.No.	District	Centre	Plantation Location	Area (Hectares)
1	Ri-Bhoi	Raitong	Lumthangkhiew	70.92 Hac
2	West Khasi Hills	Nongstoin	Nongjyllieh - I	13.758 Hac
3	West Jaintia Hills	Saitsama	Rting Sanphaw / Wah Pamdkhar / Arliang Ianghaw	73.20 Hac
4	East Garo Hills	Darugiri	Milawe	96.80 Hac
			Narengiri	31.70 Hac
			Domdemesaram	17.09 Hac
			Chikal Songma	31.50 Hac
5	West Garo Hills	Chanupara	Chambakpara	66.343 Hac
			Bollongiri	26.80 Hac
			Chanupara	21.30 Hac
			Naguapara	33.56 Hac
				93.09 Hac
			Boldamgiri	12.70 Hac
			Babilgiri	134.00 Hac

Forests & Environment Department