Like other states in India, the head of state of Meghalaya is the Governor, appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Union Government. The post of governor is largely ceremonial. The Chief Minister is the head of government and is vested with most of the executive powers. Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya, and houses the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) and the Secretariat. The Meghalaya High Court, located in Shillong, Meghalaya, exercises the jurisdiction and powers in respect of cases arising in the State of Meghalaya.
Chief Minister and also in-charge of: Department of Cabinet Affairs Department of Elections Department of Finance Department of Forests and Environment Department of Home (Political) Department of Information Technology and Communication Department of Mining and Geology Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department of Planning Department of Investment Promotion and Sustainable Development Department of Programme Implementation and Evaluation And all other departments not allocated to any Minister.
Deputy Chief Minister Minister of District Council Affairs Minister of Home (Police) Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Minister of Public Works (Roads and Buildings)
Deputy Chief Minister Minister of Commerce and Industries Minister of Prisons and Correctional Services Minister of Transport Minister of Urban Affairs
Minister of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister of Fisheries Minister of Printing and Stationery Minister of Secretariat Administration Department
