Former cabinet minister and UDP legislator from Khliehriat Kyrmen Shylla on Monday said development in East Jaintia Hills must be matched with protection of livelihoods, stressing that the region’s economy depends on coal and urging the government to introduce scientific underground mining as open-cast methods are unviable.
The United Democratic Party is yet to decide on its candidate for the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha by-election, party legislator from Khliehriat Kyrmen Shylla said on Monday.
Terming the proposed high-speed corridor a “blessing” for the region, former cabinet minister and UDP legislator from Khliehriat Kyrmen Shylla on Monday said the project would ease travel, cut travel time, and reduce traffic congestion across East Jaintia Hills and beyond.
UDP legislator from Khliehriat and former cabinet minister Kyrmen Shylla has emphasized the need for the government to allow traditional coal mining to continue with certain modifications and establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) to address livelihood and environmental concerns.
UDP leader and Khliehriat legislator Kyrmen Shylla on Wednesday expressed his party's unwavering confidence in emerging victorious in the upcoming elections.
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