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IEPP Project : MEGHALAYA : A Study of the States objectives and plans

Submitted to : Dr Aleykutty Robert By: Abu Alex Mathew (12-PEC-038)

OUTLINE ABOUT MEGHALAYA


Meghalaya: literally meaning the dwelling of clouds. One of the eight states that comprise the north eastern part of Capital : Shillong. Official languages spoken : English,Khasi , Garo . Meghalaya attained statehood on 21st Jan ,1972. Area : 22,429 sq.km. Population (as per 2011 census) : 2,964,007. Density of Population : 130 sq.km. Literacy : 75.84% (17th) HDI Rank : 19th Sex ratio (Females per 1000 males) (as per 2011 census data) : 989 Predominant ethnic groups : Khasi , Garo and Jaintias. Tourist Attraction s :

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