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The Emblem of Meghalaya is the symbol used to represent the government of the state of Meghalaya, India.
| Emblem of Meghalaya | |
|---|---|
| |
| Armiger | The Government of Meghalaya |
| Adopted | 2022 |
| Shield | Three hills, clouds, three monoliths, wangal drum |
| Supporters | Rikgitok and Paila beads |
| Motto | Government of Meghalaya |
| Earlier version(s) |  |
The current emblem was adopted on 19 January 2022 as part of the state's golden jubilee celebrations. The design by P. Mario K. Pathaw was chosen following a state-wide competition that attracted 198 entries.[1][2][3] Previously the state used a seal based on the emblem of India for official purposes.
The emblem is a circular seal depicting the following features:[4]
There are three autonomous district councils in Meghalaya which have each adopted distinct emblems to represent themselves.
The government of Meghalaya can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.[5][6][7]
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