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Meghalaya Government Schedules Stakeholder Meeting Over Opposition to Shillong Peak Ropeway
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🗓 16 Oct 2026, 08:37 AM
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The Meghalaya state administration announced a stakeholder meeting to address growing opposition against the proposed ropeway at Shillong Peak.
Meghalaya's state government has announced a stakeholder meeting in response to mounting opposition against the proposed ropeway linking Shillong Peak to the city.
The meeting, slated for later this week, will convene local officials, tourism authorities, environmental groups and community representatives to discuss the project's feasibility and address concerns raised by residents.
The ropeway, pitched as a tourist attraction to boost the state's economy, has drawn criticism over potential ecological damage to the hill's fragile ecosystem.
Officials said the dialogue aims to balance development objectives with environmental safeguards before any further steps are taken.
The meeting, slated for later this week, will convene local officials, tourism authorities, environmental groups and community representatives to discuss the project's feasibility and address concerns raised by residents.
The ropeway, pitched as a tourist attraction to boost the state's economy, has drawn criticism over potential ecological damage to the hill's fragile ecosystem.
Officials said the dialogue aims to balance development objectives with environmental safeguards before any further steps are taken.