| Emblem of Meghalaya | |
|---|---|
| File:Emblem of Meghalaya.svg | |
| Armiger | The Government of Meghalaya |
| Adopted | 2022 |
| Blazon | Three hills, clouds, three monoliths, wangala drum |
| Supporters | Rikgitok and Paila beads |
| Motto | Government of Meghalaya |
| Earlier version(s) |  |
The Emblem of Meghalaya is the symbol used to represent the government of the state of Meghalaya, India.
History[edit | edit source]
The current emblem was adopted on 19 January 2022 as part of the state's golden jubilee celebrations. The design by P. Mario K. Pathaw was chosen following a state-wide competition that attracted 198 entries.[1][2][3] Previously the state used a seal based on the emblem of India for official purposes.
Design[edit | edit source]
The emblem is a circular seal depicting the following features:[4]
- Three mountain peaks forming the shape of the letter M which represents the Khasi, Jaintia and Garo hills that make up the state
- Clouds which allude to the name of the state which means "abode of clouds"
- Three monoliths to represent the three main tribes in the state, the Khasi people, Jaintia people and the Garo people
- A traditional wangala festival drum
- Traditional Rikgitok and Paila beaded necklaces
- The words “Government of Meghalaya” in the English language
Emblems of Autonomous District Councils in Meghalaya[edit | edit source]
There are three autonomous district councils in Meghalaya which have each adopted distinct emblems to represent themselves.
Government banner[edit | edit source]
The government of Meghalaya can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.[5][6][7]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Dy CM unveils State Emblem". 22 January 2022.
- ↑ "Government of Meghalaya" (PDF). megartsculture.gov.in. Retrieved 16 Nov 2025.
- ↑ "Government of Meghalaya" (PDF). megartsculture.gov.in. Retrieved 16 Nov 2025.
- ↑ "Meghalaya State Emblem | Meghalaya at 50". YouTube.
- ↑ "Meghalaya state of India flag waving on the top sunrise mist fog Stock Photo - Alamy".
- ↑ "Vexilla Mundi".
- ↑ "Flag of Emblem of Meghalaya #india". YouTube.
