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Meghalaya unable to account for 1.3 Mt of coal as restart talks begin
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🗓 12 Oct 2026, 03:02 AM
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State officials say Meghalaya cannot trace 1.3 million tonnes of coal and have opened talks to restart mining operations.
The Meghalaya government has disclosed that about 1.3 million tonnes of coal extracted from its mines remain unaccounted for, prompting concerns over inventory control and potential revenue loss.
A recent audit highlighted the discrepancy, leading the state mining department to launch discussions with mining firms and regulatory bodies aimed at restarting operations under tighter supervision.
Officials said the negotiations will focus on reconciling the missing stock, ensuring compliance with existing mining legislation, and preventing further financial leakage. They also intend to upgrade monitoring systems to improve transparency.
The episode adds to ongoing debates about coal extraction in the ecologically sensitive Northeast, where environmental groups have repeatedly called for stricter safeguards.
A recent audit highlighted the discrepancy, leading the state mining department to launch discussions with mining firms and regulatory bodies aimed at restarting operations under tighter supervision.
Officials said the negotiations will focus on reconciling the missing stock, ensuring compliance with existing mining legislation, and preventing further financial leakage. They also intend to upgrade monitoring systems to improve transparency.
The episode adds to ongoing debates about coal extraction in the ecologically sensitive Northeast, where environmental groups have repeatedly called for stricter safeguards.