This policy document by the Department of Mining and Geology of Government of Meghalaya, aims to facilitate systematic, scientific and planned utilization of mineral resources in the state. It also aims to streamline mineral based development in the state keeping in view protection of environment, land, health and safety of the people in and around mining areas.

The document has been divided in two parts and covers the following issues:

1. Background
2. Mission
3.  Mineral Resources of Meghalaya
4. Infrastructure for mines and minerals
5. Regulation of mines and minerals 
6. Objectives
7. Mineral exploration
8. Strategy for mineral development
9. Mining practices
10. Regulatory framework for mine development and mining
11. Mineral administration
12. Linkage of mineral development with mineral-based industries
13. Research and development in minerals
14. Export promotion
15. Mineral development and protection of environment
16. Mines safety and rehabilitation of affected people
17. Stakeholder participation
18. Reclamation & restoration
19. Joint venture
20. Welfare and social responsibilities
21. Meghalaya minerals development fund
22. Mineral related tourism
23. Policy implementation
24. Exemption
25. Powers of the state government

A copy of the document can be accessed at this link