Shillong, March 28: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday assured to work together with the Government of Meghalaya for addressing the issue of pollution at Byrnihat.
“Byrnihat, as you know, belongs to both Assam and Meghalaya and obviously, we have shared responsibilities. I will work with the Government of Meghalaya to see that the pollution level comes down,” Sarma told reporters after addressing the passing out parade held at North Eastern Police Academy (NEPA).
On March 13, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma had assured the Assembly that a joint action plan by Meghalaya and Assam will be developed to address the issue of air quality at Byrnihat.
Giving a suo moto statement in reaction to reports that “Byrnihat is the world’s most polluted city/town”, Sangma had said he had written to the Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on the matter. “I have requested him (Assam CM) to have a joint action plan (to address the issue) as Byrnihat being a border town where both sides have industrial establishments,” the chief minister had said while assuring that the government is aware of the issue.
“We will leave no stone unturned to ensure this issue is resolved and minimized,” he had said adding “Therefore, let me assure the House that a joint action plan will be developed once we meet as Assam and Meghalaya officials.”
Though Meghalaya has been tagged alone in the report, the chief minister had said there are concerns on both sides of the border and these issues have to be addressed by both the states adding there are laws to ensure states work together to address such issues.
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