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Central Government to Visit Meghalaya in October to Assess Scientific Coal Mining Feasibility
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🗓 10 Sep 2026, 11:02 PM
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The Union government is expected to send a delegation to Meghalaya in October to examine the viability of scientific coal mining in the state, officials said.
New Delhi is preparing a high‑level visit to Meghalaya slated for October, aimed at reviewing the technical and environmental aspects of proposed scientific coal mining projects in the state. The move follows increasing interest from the central government to explore low‑impact mining methods that could balance energy needs with ecological concerns.
State officials, including the chief minister's mining department, have been briefed on the agenda and are coordinating logistics for the delegation, which is expected to include senior scientists and policy makers from the Ministry of Coal and the Ministry of Environment.
The assessment will focus on the feasibility of adopting advanced mining technologies, potential revenue generation, and compliance with national environmental standards. Stakeholders anticipate that a positive outcome could pave the way for pilot projects, though environmental groups have warned about the fragile biodiversity of the region.
No final decision on project approval has been made, and the visit is primarily exploratory. The central team will submit a detailed report after the field study, which will inform any future policy or investment decisions regarding coal extraction in Meghalaya.
State officials, including the chief minister's mining department, have been briefed on the agenda and are coordinating logistics for the delegation, which is expected to include senior scientists and policy makers from the Ministry of Coal and the Ministry of Environment.
The assessment will focus on the feasibility of adopting advanced mining technologies, potential revenue generation, and compliance with national environmental standards. Stakeholders anticipate that a positive outcome could pave the way for pilot projects, though environmental groups have warned about the fragile biodiversity of the region.
No final decision on project approval has been made, and the visit is primarily exploratory. The central team will submit a detailed report after the field study, which will inform any future policy or investment decisions regarding coal extraction in Meghalaya.