Govt to take up coal issue

SHILLONG, MAR 27: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today assured the State Coordination Committee of Coal Owners and Mine Dealers Forum to study the current status on the NGT ban on coal mining in Meghalaya and the way forward.

The Chief Minister told the delegations that a body led by a Group of Minister (GoM), comprising Mining and Geology, Law, Environment and Home would be constitute to look into the whole issue.

“We will understand the issue and take feedback of all stakeholders and prepare a master plan as to how it can be taken forward. The issue of coal is a priority of our Government. We are going to look at environmental concerns as we take forward our discussion with the centre as well as with other concern authorities”, said Conrad K. Sangma.

By Our Reporter