Meghalaya to pass resolution opposing Uranium mining: CM

Shillong, Jul 16 (PTI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said the state government will pass a resolution opposing uranium mining, and stated that it has never approved such activity in the state. Responding to speculations on uranium mining in Meghalaya, Sangma said the proposed resolution would reaffirm the government's clear and consistent stand against uranium mining. "The Meghalaya government has never approved uranium mining. To remove any ambiguity and reaffirm our position, the government will pass a resolution formally opposing and banning uranium mining in the state," the chief minister said in a statement. He said the resolution is intended to address longstanding public concerns over the potential environmental and social impacts of uranium mining and bring clarity to the issue. "The resolution will put to rest years of speculation and uncertainty surrounding uranium mining in Meghalaya and reflects the government's commitment to safeguarding the interests of the people and the environment," Sangma said. PTI JOP NN