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Meghalaya To Engage Stakeholders Before Shree Cement Decision
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Meghalaya To Engage Stakeholders Before Shree Cement Decision

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said in Shillong on August 13 that the Meghalaya government is consulting a range of stakeholders before taking a decision on the Shree Cement project. He said the authorities will listen to all sides and take a call after hearing representations, noting that the process is unfolding amid a 15-day ultimatum issued by the Khasi Students Union seeking cancellation of the public hearing. The chief minister framed the consultations as an attempt to balance competing interests and to reach an informed outcome.

He acknowledged that there are apprehensions in some quarters while emphasising that many residents in the project area have welcomed the proposed industry and supported its arrival. Sangma said the government is engaging with different organisations and examining all relevant aspects, and that it is mindful of the need to take all stakeholders into confidence. The engagement is intended to surface concerns, identify misunderstandings and ensure that decisions reflect the range of views present in the area.

On the allegation that a road was dug up during the public hearing process, the chief minister said the Deputy Commissioner has ordered an enquiry and the administration is awaiting the official report. He indicated that the enquiry has already been initiated and that the government will consider its findings before determining next steps. The probe was presented as part of the wider effort to ensure transparency and to address any procedural irregularities.

Sangma said the government remains open to dialogue with groups opposed to the project and will not close the door on discussions. He said discussion and dialogue are the preferred means to resolve concerns and that officials stand ready to clarify issues so that communities and authorities can move forward together. The administration will continue consultations while keeping all options on the table.

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said in Shillong on August 13 that the Meghalaya government is consulting a range of stakeholders before taking a decision on the Shree Cement project. He said the authorities will listen to all sides and take a call after hearing representations, noting that the process is unfolding amid a 15-day ultimatum issued by the Khasi Students Union seeking cancellation of the public hearing. The chief minister framed the consultations as an attempt to balance competing interests and to reach an informed outcome. He acknowledged that there are apprehensions in some quarters while emphasising that many residents in the project area have welcomed the proposed industry and supported its arrival. Sangma said the government is engaging with different organisations and examining all relevant aspects, and that it is mindful of the need to take all stakeholders into confidence. The engagement is intended to surface concerns, identify misunderstandings and ensure that decisions reflect the range of views present in the area. On the allegation that a road was dug up during the public hearing process, the chief minister said the Deputy Commissioner has ordered an enquiry and the administration is awaiting the official report. He indicated that the enquiry has already been initiated and that the government will consider its findings before determining next steps. The probe was presented as part of the wider effort to ensure transparency and to address any procedural irregularities. Sangma said the government remains open to dialogue with groups opposed to the project and will not close the door on discussions. He said discussion and dialogue are the preferred means to resolve concerns and that officials stand ready to clarify issues so that communities and authorities can move forward together. The administration will continue consultations while keeping all options on the table.

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