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Meghalaya to Pass Resolution Opposing Uranium Mining, CM Sangma Announces
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 17 Jul 2026, 01:19 PM
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The Meghalaya government has announced that the state assembly will adopt a resolution against uranium mining, as stated by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.
The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly is set to approve a resolution that rejects the prospect of uranium mining within the state, according to a statement from Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. The move comes amid growing concerns over environmental impacts and the safety of local communities. Sangma emphasized that the state’s natural resources should be protected and that any mining activity must align with stringent environmental safeguards.
The resolution, which will be debated in the upcoming assembly session, seeks to formalize the government’s stance against uranium extraction projects that have been proposed by external mining firms. It also calls for a comprehensive review of existing mining policies and urges the central government to enforce stricter regulations.
Sangma highlighted that the decision reflects the will of the people of Meghalaya, many of whom have expressed apprehensions about the potential ecological damage and health risks associated with uranium mining. He assured that the state will continue to explore sustainable development alternatives.
If passed, the resolution will position Meghalaya as a leader in environmental conservation within the Northeast, setting a precedent for other states to consider similar safeguards before approving mining ventures.
The resolution, which will be debated in the upcoming assembly session, seeks to formalize the government’s stance against uranium extraction projects that have been proposed by external mining firms. It also calls for a comprehensive review of existing mining policies and urges the central government to enforce stricter regulations.
Sangma highlighted that the decision reflects the will of the people of Meghalaya, many of whom have expressed apprehensions about the potential ecological damage and health risks associated with uranium mining. He assured that the state will continue to explore sustainable development alternatives.
If passed, the resolution will position Meghalaya as a leader in environmental conservation within the Northeast, setting a precedent for other states to consider similar safeguards before approving mining ventures.