Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Meghalaya CM Opposes Uranium Mining, Expresses Concerns
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, India, said the government doesn't want uranium mining in the state.
He's also worried about a new rule that might allow mining projects to skip talking to the public.
Uranium is a material used to produce nuclear power.
The Chief Minister is concerned because the government wants to protect the environment and the people's right to be heard on this issue.
Meghalaya's Chief Minister stated the government is not in favor of uranium mining.
The Chief Minister expressed apprehension regarding a recent notification.
The notification concerns exemptions for public consultations.
The exemptions apply to mining projects involving atomic minerals, including uranium.
The statement was made on September 30.
- Who
- Meghalaya's Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma
- What
- Asserted the government's opposition to uranium mining and expressed concern over a recent notification.
- When
- September 30, according to the article.
- Where
- Meghalaya, India.
- Why
- To express the government's stance on uranium mining and concerns.
- Location
- Meghalaya, India
- Key Figure
- Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma
- Issue
- Uranium Mining
- Government Stance
- Not in favor of uranium mining
- Concern
- Exemption of public consultations for mining projects