In what has been hailed as a "monumental and historic day" for Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced the state's first step toward scientifically regulated coal mining operations.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday addressed queries related to the progress of scientific coal mining in the state, responding to allegations of delay.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has informed that 36 applications have been received for scientific coal mining in the State, out of which 4 received previous approval for mining lease, 13 received previous approval for prospecting license, 16 not yet received approval for prospecting license, and 3 have been withdrawn.
The Meghalaya Mineral Land Owners Lease Holders and Exporters Forum has expressed its full support for the upcoming public hearing to discuss the resumption of scientific coal mining in the state.
Nongstoin, Aug 26: Meghalaya a•doko scientific coal mining ba niamo pangchake koela bikotaniko a•bachengpiltaina gita public hearing-ko ong•atna tik ka•ahani gimin Meghalaya Mineral Land...
