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Meghalaya Legislative Assembly adopts resolution opposing uranium mining
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 07:18 PM
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The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly voted to reject any uranium exploration or mining projects in the state, signalling strong opposition to nuclear resource extraction.
The 60-member Meghalaya Legislative Assembly convened in Shillong and passed a formal resolution that bars uranium exploration and mining within the state’s borders. Lawmakers argued that the move is essential to protect the region’s fragile ecology and the health of its tribal communities.
The resolution, introduced by a coalition of opposition legislators, calls on the central government to halt all pending nuclear resource projects and to respect the state’s stance on environmental preservation. It also urges the state’s executive to seek alternative avenues for economic development that do not involve hazardous mining activities.
While the resolution is not legally binding, it reflects a growing consensus among regional politicians that uranium extraction poses significant environmental and social risks. The central government has not yet responded publicly to Meghalaya’s demand.
Environmental groups welcomed the decision, stating that it aligns with broader anti‑nuclear sentiments across the Northeast. The assembly’s stance may influence future policy debates on mining and energy in other mineral‑rich states.
The resolution will be tabled in the state’s official records and forwarded to the Ministry of Mines for further consideration.
The resolution, introduced by a coalition of opposition legislators, calls on the central government to halt all pending nuclear resource projects and to respect the state’s stance on environmental preservation. It also urges the state’s executive to seek alternative avenues for economic development that do not involve hazardous mining activities.
While the resolution is not legally binding, it reflects a growing consensus among regional politicians that uranium extraction poses significant environmental and social risks. The central government has not yet responded publicly to Meghalaya’s demand.
Environmental groups welcomed the decision, stating that it aligns with broader anti‑nuclear sentiments across the Northeast. The assembly’s stance may influence future policy debates on mining and energy in other mineral‑rich states.
The resolution will be tabled in the state’s official records and forwarded to the Ministry of Mines for further consideration.