State: Meghalaya (ML) Statehood: 21 January 1972 10180 Views
The East Jaintia Hills district is located in the state of Meghalaya, India. It is one of the eleven districts in the state and is named after the Jaintia tribe, one of the indigenous communities in Meghalaya. The district headquarters is in Khliehriat, which is also the largest town in the district.
East Jaintia Hills is known for its rich mineral resources, particularly coal. The district has numerous coal mines, which have been a significant source of livelihood for the local population. However, due to environmental concerns and regulations, mining activities have been restricted in recent years.
List of Chief Ministers of Meghalaya
S.No. | Chief Minister Name | Tenure |
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1 | Williamson A. Sangma | 2 April 1970 to 21 January 1972 |
2 | Williamson A. Sangma | 21 January 1972 to 18 March 1972 |
3 | Williamson A. Sangma | 18 March 1972 to 21 November 1976 |
4 | Williamson A. Sangma | 22 November 1976 to 3 March 1978 |
5 | Darwin Diengdoh Pugh | 10 March 1978 to 21 February 1979 |
6 | Darwin Diengdoh Pugh | 21 February 1979 to 6 May 1979 |
7 | B. B. Lyngdoh | 7 May 1979 to 7 May 1981 |
8 | Williamson A. Sangma | 7 May 1981 to 24 February 1983 |
9 | B. B. Lyngdoh | 2 March 1983 to 31 March 1983 |
10 | Williamson A. Sangma | 2 April 1983 to 5 February 1988 |
11 | P. A. Sangma | 6 February 1988 to 25 March 1990 |
12 | B. B. Lyngdoh | 26 March 1990 to 10 October 1991 |
13 | *President Rule* | 11 October 1991 to 5 February 1992 |
14 | D.D. Lapang | 5 February 1992 to 19 February 1993 |
15 | S. C. Marak | 19 February 1993 to 27 February 1998 |
16 | S. C. Marak | 27 February 1998 to 10 March 1998 |
17 | B. B. Lyngdoh | 10 March 1998 to 8 March 2000 |
18 | E. K. Mawlong | 8 March 2000 to 8 December 2001 |
19 | Flinder Anderson Khonglam | 8 December 2001 to 4 March 2003 |
20 | D. D. Lapang | 4 March 2003 to 15 June 2006 |
21 | J. D. Rymbai | 15 June 2006 to 10 March 2007 |
22 | D. D. Lapang | 10 March 2007 to 4 March 2008 |
23 | D. D. Lapang | 4 March 2008 to 19 March 2008 |
24 | Donkupar Roy | 19 March 2008 to 18 March 2009 |
25 | *President Rule* | 18 March 2009 to 12 May 2009 |
26 | D. D. Lapang | 13 May 2009 to 19 April 2010 |
27 | Mukul Sangma | 20 April 2010 to 5 March 2013 |
28 | Mukul Sangma | 5 March 2013 to 6 March 2018 |
29 | Conrad Sangma | 6 March 2018 to Incumbent |