About MBDA

Meghalaya grapples with complex challenges in pursuing sustainable growth, stemming from demand and supply issues. On the demand side, maximizing farmer productivity faces hurdles due to deteriorating natural resources, unsustainable land use, and climate change effects. Farmers struggle to connect with markets, access capital, and leverage collective marketing, leading to urban migration. The enterprise sector, despite significant investments, is in its nascent stages. On the supply side, a top-down approach creates a disconnect, and a lack of convergence platforms results in duplicity of efforts and resource wastage.

To address these challenges, the Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA), established in 2012, works to implement adaptable solutions. Headed by the Chief Secretary, it focuses on harnessing natural resources for livelihood opportunities and inclusive development. MBDA actively promotes Natural Resource Management (NRM)