List of governors of Meghalaya
| Governor of Meghalaya | |
|---|---|
since 30 July 2024 | |
| Residence | Lok Bhavan, Shillong |
| Appointer | President of India |
| Term length | At the pleasure of the president |
| Inaugural holder | Braj Kumar Nehru |
| Formation | 21 January 1972 |
| Website | meggovernor |
The governor of Meghalaya serves as the ceremonial head of the Indian state of Meghalaya. Appointed by the president of India, the governor holds office as long as the president desires. The governor's official residence is the Lok Bhavan.
The position of the governor of Meghalaya came into existence following the creation of the state in January 1972 as a result of the bifurcation of Assam. The first governor was Braj Kumar Nehru, then governor of Assam who concurrently of the governor of the newly created state of Meghalaya from 21 January 1972 until his transfer on 19 September 1973. From 21 January 1972 until 27 July 1989, the Governor of Assam concurrently served as the Governor of Meghalaya.
The current governor is C. H. Vijayashankar who has been in office since 30 July 2024. He is the 18th governor. The longest-serving governor of the state is M. M. Jacob who served for 11 years, 296 days from 19 June 1995 until retiring on 11 April 2007.