Being entrusted with the job of informing and creating an active interface with the people, the Department of Information and Public Relations has been publicizing the various plans and programmes, the welfare measures and the developmental activities undertaken by the Government for the welfare of the people through different information dissemination media, including its own publicity units.
Headed by the Commissioner and Secretary, assisted by the Deputy Secretary at the Secretariat level, the Directorate is headed by the Director assisted by the Deputy Director and a team of Public Relation Officers. At the field levels, the District Public Relations Officers and the Sub-Divisional Public Relations Officers head the Districts and the Sub-Division units respectively.
For accomplishing the publicity works the Department functions through its different units; namely press unit, publication Unit, Advertisement unit, Field Publicity Unit, Video Production Unit and Photo Unit.
Off the numerous responsibilities of this Unit, one of the most important is the issuing of Press Releases on activities, achievements and initiatives taken by different Government Departments on a daily basis. Also this unit arranges Press Conferences, Press Briefings and Press Tours and liaisons with Press, Radio and TV. Besides issuing Press Accreditation Cards to reporters and camera persons, this unit is also responsible for the maintenance of the Press Club.
This unit is entrusted with the responsibility of providing photo documentation of various events and activities of Government departments. The photographer, who accompanies the journalist, provides photo coverage of a particular function of a Government Department and then releases the photographs to the Press for publicity. The photographs are also filed for archival use of the Department.
This Unit is responsible for issuing of display and classified advertisements of various Government Departments, concerning job opportunities, tender notices, contract works, notification, etc as and when the need arises.
Keeping up with ever changing information and statistics, every year this Unit publishes Dairies, Telephone Directories, Meghalaya Calendars, Information booklets, etc. Besides these, in the past years, the Unit has also published 6 Monographs on Meghalaya depicting the people, their customs and traditions, dances and festivals, flora and fauna. Currently work is progressing on 7th volume, which deals with one of the three tribes inhabiting the State of Meghalaya – the Jaintias. Also this unit also brings out a monthly magazine entitled "The Meghalaya Chronicle".
Whenever the need arises, this Unit produces documentaries, features, promos, etc which are aired through the Doordarshan Kendra, and/or Local Cable Networks. As part of the function of this unit, particularly in regards to disseminating information to interior areas of the State, 7 Audio Visual Vans have been attached to the District Public Relations Officer for joint organizing of regular programmes in collaboration with Government Departments, NGOs, etc.
Entrusted with the responsibility of showcasing the resources of the State, this Unit organizes photo exhibitions and cultural programmes to highlight the polices and progammes of the State Government. Besides organizing exhibitions, the Unit also participates at state and national level functions such as the Independence Day, Republic Day, Trade Fairs etc. An important function of the Unit is to present the tableau of the Government of Meghalaya for the Republic Day Parade every year.
For dissemination of important Government news and announcements, Fixed Loud Speakers have been revitalized in Shillong. The FLS have also been installed in all Districts headquarters and in some of the Sub-divisional Headquarters.
I : Meghalaya - Land and people
Meghalaya, one of the Seven Sisters state has now and again been alluded to as ‘a patch of beauty and grace’. This pictorial monograph entitled "Meghalaya - Land and People" is an attempt to showcase a colourful profile of the State, its beautiful landscape, salubrious climate, wonderful array of exquisite flora and fauna, its extremely interesting ethnic people - their history, culture, social & political systems, its rich natural resources, the system of local administration together with a glimpse of development efforts to bring it at par with the rest of the country, as also other aspects which may be of interest to the reader within Meghalaya as well as the rest of India and abroad.
Cost: Rs. 250/-
II : Meghalaya - Flora and Fauna
In a continued endeavour to chronicle the colourful profile of the State in all its variety, the second volume of the series entitled "Meghalaya - Flora and Fauna" covers the wonderful array of exquisite, endemic, even exotic flora and fauna of Meghalaya. This volume consists of two sections of which one dwells upon the "flora" of the State and the other with the "fauna". This pictorial monograph endeavours to create a general awareness amongst the people of the country and beyond, of the captivatingly interesting variety and wealth of flora and fauna of the hills and dales of Meghalaya. Some of such species are not only endemic to the State but are on the verge of extinction and disappearance.
Cost: Rs. 250/-
III : Meghalaya - Places of interest
Following closely in the heels of the first two pictorial monograph series on Meghalaya, the third volume subtitled "Places of Interest" is dedicated to the places of interest of the State. This series which is divided into four segments takes you through a journey of exploration from the cascading waterfalls and dark virgin forests of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills to the caves of Garo Hills and beyond. In addition to giving a glimpse of the picturesque landscape and breathtaking beauty of the Meghalayan panorama, this series also provides some valuable information on the rich traditions and folklore which crowns each of these places of interest.
Cost : Rs. 250/-
IV : Meghalaya - Dances and Festivals
From Land and People to Flora and Founa to Places of Interest, the focus in the fourth volume shifts to "Dances and Festivals of Meghalaya". This volume provides rare insight to the culture, lifestyle and traditions of the communities that make Meghalaya their home. The book endeavours to capture the tribal traditions, the philosophy, the refinement, the lifestyle, the social customs and values by documenting the festivals and rituals of this region and portraying the dances that are integral to every occasion.
Cost: Rs. 300/-
V : "The Dwellers of the High Hills - The Khasis of Meghalaya"
The first of the people series, this volume entitled "The Dwellers of the High Hills - The Khasis of Meghalaya" traces the myths and facts surrounding the origin of one of major ethnic groups of Meghalaya- the Khasis. The book also provides an in-depth account of the Khasi community, touching on almost every aspect, from habitat and clothing to philosophy and folklore and religion. The book attempts to provide readers anywhere, an insight into the Khasis, how they were and how they continue to be amidst the forces of change.
Cost: Rs. 300/-
VI : "The Pristine Culture and Society of the Garos of Meghalaya"
This book delves deep into the heart of the Garo tribes, who inhabit the inner hills and some of the plains of Meghalaya. Characteristics traits of Garo society - birth, adulthood, marriage, occupation, festivals, rituals, customs, death, magic and folklore - have been described to give readers a cinematic view of Garo life. Instead of focusing on the "changes" that have occurred among the Garos, the book tries to focus on the "Garos- as they were, as they have been, for centuries". The most striking feature that surfaces in this monograph is the powerful revitilization of traditional values and customs and the deep commitment to their own cultural roots and their natural surrounding.
Cost: Rs. 300/-
VII: “The Enchanting Life and Culture of the Jaintias of Meghalaya”
The third of the people series, “The Enchanting Life and Culture of the Jaintias of Meghalaya” is all set to provide readers with an exclusive and fairly deep insight into the Jaintias, one of the major tribes of Meghalaya. This volume paints a clear and lucid picture of the Jaintias their genesis, legacy, social and family patterns, religion and rituals, myths and folklore, flora and fauna, arts, tradition and customary practices and places of interest.
Cost: Rs. 250/-
VIII: “Nature Exotic Gift the Caves of Meghalaya”
The “Natures Exotic Gift the Caves of Meghalaya”, is the eight editions in a series of pictorial monographs. This edition focuses exclusively on the intricate caves system of the State and designed to give our readers a detailed account about the rich natural wealth buried thousands of feet below the ground accompanied with breathtaking photographs. As on date, more than one thousand caves have been discovered in the State that includes the world’s longest cave and the country’s longest sandstone cave.
Cost: Rs. 350/-
The monographs are available for sale in the office of the
Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Lower Lachumiere, Shillong
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