The Government distributes portfolios amongst the newly inducted eight cabinet Ministers, redrawing the lines of power and governance in Meghalaya.
Conrad Sangma retains Cabinet Affairs, Finance Department and any Portfolios not allotted to any other Ministers
Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong emerges as the key pillar of governance, entrusted with Home (Police), Public Works (Roads and Buildings), District Council Affairs, and Parliamentary Affairs—a blend of law, infrastructure, and legislative affairs that places him at the nucleus of power.
Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has been tasked with Urban Affairs Department, Transport Department, Commerce & Industries Department and Department of Prisons and Correctional Services.
Former Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh strengthens his profile with Power Department, Water Resources Department, Taxation Department, and Textile Department, while Marcuise N. Marak takes command of the people-centric Public Health Engineering, Housing, and Soil & Water Conservation.
Seasoned leader Timothy D. Shira has been positioned to spearhead growth through Tourism Department, Agriculture Department and Fisheries Department.
Brening A. Sangma: Border Area Development Department, Excise Department & Home (Civil Defence and Home Guards) Department.
Lahkmen Rymbui: Education Department, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Information and Public Relations Department & Law Department.
Sanbor Shullai: Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Arts & Culture Department, Printing and Stationery Department and Legal Metrology Department.
Sosthenes Sohtun: Community & Rural Development Department, Secretariat Administration Department and General Administration Department.
Wailakmiki Shylla: Health & Family Welfare Department, Sports and Youth Affairs Department and Home (Passport) Department.
The new entrant, Methodius Dkhar, begins his ministerial innings with weighty assignments—Food Civil Supplies, Labour Employment & Skill, Registration & Stamps, and Cooperation.
