The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma, reaffirmed that his government does not support uranium mining in the state because the interests and concerns of the people of the state will remain a top priority.
Sangma’s statement comes in response to a recent notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, which proposes to exempt mining projects involving atomic minerals, including uranium, from mandatory public consultations and hearings.
“Based on this notification, we will seek clarification from the central government. If necessary, I will raise the matter at various levels to ensure that the rights and concerns of our people are protected,” the Chief Minister said.
Uranium mining has long faced opposition from tribal organisations in Meghalaya, who have expressed concerns over potential health hazards, environmental degradation and threats to community land rights.
“As a government, our stand has always been very clear—we are not in favour of uranium mining. We have said this openly before, and I am reiterating it again today,” Sangma asserted.
The chief minister’s comments signal the state government’s intention to actively safeguard public and environmental interests amid changing central policies on atomic mineral projects.
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