Licensed Wood-based Industries
The State Government in pursuance of Hon'ble Supreme Court order dated 15.01.1998 in the case of T. N. GODAVARMAN THIRUMALPAD Vs. UNION OF INDIA & OTHERS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) 202/1995, had notified 12 (twelve) areas in Meghalaya as Industrial Estates vide Govt. notification No. FOR.64/98/113 dated 23.12.1998, and had granted license to 45 Wood Based Industries (WBI), comprising of 85 units to operate in 7 (seven) notified Industrial Estates, as detailed below:-
| District | Name of Industrial Estate | No. of Licensed WBI | Saw Mill units | Veneer units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Khasi Hills | Mawiaban | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Ri-Bhoi | Umiam | 20 | 26 | 19 |
| Byrnihat | 11 | 11 | 6 | |
| Nongpoh | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| West Jaintia hills | KhliehTyrshi | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| West Garo hills | Tura | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| East Garo hills | Darugiri | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 45 | 51 | 34 | |
List of licensed wood based Industries (Saw Mills)
Mawlai, Shillong Industrial Estate
| Sl. No. | Name of licensed Saw mill |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shillong Timber & Sawmill Industry |
Rongjeng, East Garo Hills Industrial Estate
| Sl. No. | Name of licensed Saw mill |
|---|---|
| 1 | Garo Hills Wood Products |