Relief and structure of Meghalaya

Relief and structure of Meghalaya Meghalaya is an upland area formed by a detached block of the Deccan plateau. Its summits vary in elevation from 4,000 to 6,000 feet (1,220 to 1,830 metres). The Garo Hills in the west rise abruptly from the Brahmaputra River valley to about 1,000 feet (300 metres) and then merge … Read more

Meghalaya Tax and economic reforms

Meghalaya Goods and Service Tax: The Meghalaya government introduced in the state assembly, the Meghalaya Goods and Services Tax Bill, 2017.  GST will abolish all the Taxation related disputes between the States and this will make Indian economy more strong. It was the highest Tax Reforms of state and centre as well. The Meghalaya government demanded … Read more

Meghalaya Schemes & Projects

Meghalaya Schemes & Projects Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS): The Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS) is being implemented across the state of Meghalaya by the government. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial aid to all the citizens of the state at the time of hospitalization. The policy period of insurance is only … Read more

Meghalaya Planned Development

Meghalaya Planned Development Planned Development: Meaning and Necessity When Independence came, India had a slender industrial base. Millions of her rural people suffered under the weight of a traditional agrarian structure. A long period of economic stagnation, against the background of increasing pressure of Population, followed by the burdens of the Second World War, had … Read more

Introduction to Meghalaya Economy

Introduction to Meghalaya economy About Meghalaya: Meghalaya, the Abode of Clouds, is a state in the Northeast region of India. The state has a total area of 22,429 sq km and about one third of the state is under mountain forest cover. Meghalaya has a total Population of 29,66,889, as per the 2011 census. Shillong … Read more

Revolt in Nagaland

Revolt in Nagaland The land of the Nagas was spread over India and Myanmar after India’s Independence, with much of the original Naga hills inculcated into Manipur, Assam and Arunachal. While many decrie the internecine violence among the insurgent factions, even senior government officials such as Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, support the insurgents’ goal … Read more

Fairs and festivals of Nagaland

Fairs and festivals of Nagaland Sekrenyi Festival The Sekrenyi Festival starts with the “kizie’ ritual and on the first day the men go for a bath to the village well. Two young tribals then clean the well at night and it is guarded to prevent anyone from using it after it is cleaned. The early … Read more

Industrial development in Nagaland

Industrial development in Nagaland The development Industry in Nagaland has provided an impetus to the economic Growth of this north eastern state of India. The proliferation of large scale and medium scale industries has helped to raise the standard of living of the local inhabitants of Nagaland. Between 2011-12 and 2016-17, Gross State Domestic Product … Read more

NAGALAND TRADE AND COMMERCE

NAGALAND Trade and Commerce Nagaland is one among the north-eastern states in India. It’s deckled on its west and north by Assam, on its east by Myanmar (formerly called Burma), on its north by Arunachal Pradesh, and on its south by Manipur. Nagaland is one among India’s smallest states, with a complete area of 16,579 … Read more

Nagaland tax and economic reforms

Nagaland tax and Economic Reforms The Commissionerate of Taxes, Nagaland was created in August 1964 with the appointment of the then Commissioner, Nagaland because the ex-officio Commissioner of Taxes. The department started functioning with a Superintendent of Taxes and an Inspector deputed from Assam Taxation Service. A fully fledged post of Commissioner of Taxes, Nagaland … Read more