List of Governors of Meghalaya

The Governor of Meghalaya is the constitutional head of the state, representing the President of India. Since Meghalaya achieved full statehood on 21 January 1972, many prominent personalities have served as Governor.  

Updated On - 21 Sep 2025
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Governor of Meghalaya

List of Governors of Meghalaya (1972–2025):

Name

Term Start

Term End

State of Origin

Phagu Chauhan (Incumbent)

13 Feb 2023

Present

Bihar

B. D. Mishra (Addl. charge)

4 Oct 2022

12 Feb 2023

Uttarakhand

Satya Pal Malik

18 Aug 2020

3 Oct 2022

Uttar Pradesh

Tathagata Roy

27 Jan 2020

18 Aug 2020

West Bengal

Ganga Prasad (Addl. charge)

5 Oct 2019

26 Jan 2020

Bihar

Tathagata Roy

19 Aug 2018

5 Oct 2019

West Bengal

Ganga Prasad (Addl. charge)

6 Oct 2017

18 Aug 2018

Bihar

Banwarilal Purohit (Addl. charge)

28 Jan 2017

5 Oct 2017

Rajasthan

V. Shanmuganathan

20 May 2015

26 Jan 2017

Tamil Nadu

Keshari Nath Tripathi (Addl. charge)

6 Jan 2015

19 May 2015

Uttar Pradesh

K. K. Paul (Addl. charge)

8 Jul 2014

5 Jan 2015

Uttarakhand

Krishan Kant Paul

2 Jul 2013

7 Jul 2014

Haryana

R. S. Mooshahary

1 Jul 2008

30 Jun 2013

Assam

M. M. Jacob

19 Apr 1995

11 Apr 2007

Kerala

Madhukar Dighe

9 May 1990

18 Apr 1995

Uttar Pradesh

Abubakar Abdul Rahim

11 May 1989

8 May 1990

Kerala

A. A. Rahim

29 Mar 1984

30 May 1989

Kerala

Prakash Mehrotra (Addl. charge)

12 Jul 1983

28 Mar 1984

Uttar Pradesh

Lallan Prasad Singh

6 Mar 1981

10 Jul 1983

Bihar

B. K. Nehru

1 Apr 1980

5 Mar 1981

Uttar Pradesh

Lallan Prasad Singh

2 Apr 1973

30 Mar 1980

Bihar

Brahma Singh (First Governor)

21 Jan 1972

1 Apr 1973

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FAQs on Governor of Meghalaya

  • Who is the current Governor of Meghalaya?

    Phagu Chauhan is the current Governor of Meghalaya since 13 February 2023.

  • Where is the Raj Bhavan of Meghalaya located?

    Raj Bhavan is located in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya.  

  • What is the role of the Governor in Meghalaya?

    The Governor oversees the constitutional functioning of the state, including appointing the Chief Minister, addressing the legislature, and acting as a liaison between the Centre and the state.

  • Who was the first Governor of Meghalaya?

    Brahma Singh served as the first Governor of Meghalaya from 1972 to 1973.

  • Has Meghalaya had any woman Governor?

    As of now, Meghalaya has not had a female Governor.  

  • What is the usual tenure of a Governor in Meghalaya?

    Typically, the tenure is five years, but it can be extended or shortened depending on the President’s discretion.  

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