Guwahati: The Meghalaya Cabinet on Monday approved the Meghalaya Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, 2026, introducing financial incentives and other benefits to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles across the state.
Briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Cabinet Minister Marcuise N. Marak said every individual purchasing an electric vehicle will receive an incentive of Rs 25,000. The government has also decided to waive registration fees for all electric vehicles under the new policy.
According to the government, the initiative is aimed at accelerating the shift towards cleaner and more sustainable modes of transport while reducing dependence on conventional fuel-powered vehicles.
Besides the EV policy, the Cabinet approved the extension of B.M. War, former Chief Engineer (Civil) of the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), as Chief Technical Advisor (Generation).
The Cabinet also sanctioned Rs 22.37 crore as land compensation for the construction of a 6.5-km 132 KV transmission line linking the existing 220/132 KV Secondary Sub-Station with the proposed 132/33 KV, 2×50 MVA Mawkhanu Sub-Station. The approved amount includes compensation for the Right of Way (RoW) required for the transmission corridor.
The government said the project will strengthen the state’s electricity transmission network and improve power infrastructure.
In another major decision, the Cabinet approved amendments to the New Township Development Agency Rules, 2012, paving the way for the conversion of the New Shillong Township Development Agency into the New Shillong Development Authority (NSDA).
The proposed authority will be entrusted with greater powers to oversee urban planning, infrastructure development and governance in New Shillong, supporting the city’s planned expansion and long-term sustainable growth.
The government said the creation of the NSDA is expected to improve institutional coordination and facilitate the development of a modern and well-planned urban centre in Meghalaya.