Meghalaya To Oppose Uranium Mining And Move Assembly Resolution

23 Jul 2026 CW Team

In Guwahati the chief minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma, said his government would not permit uranium mining in the state and intended to place a formal resolution before the state assembly to oppose such activity. He said the position had been consistent and that the administration would act to protect local communities and natural resources. The announcement followed internal party deliberations earlier this week.\n\nSangma, who also serves as president of the National People's Party, convened a meeting of party leaders at which attendees unanimously recommended that the government adopt a formal stance against uranium extraction. The state leadership decided to translate those recommendations into parliamentary action by preparing a motion for debate and vote. The government indicated that the resolution would register the policy of firm opposition and guide future administrative responses to any proposals for mining.\n\nThe chief minister underlined the potential implications for people, environment and forests, and emphasised the long term consequences for the state's future, saying that there were too many risks connected with uranium mining. He conveyed determination to stand with local communities and to resist any attempts to initiate uranium extraction within Meghalaya's territorial limits. Officials will continue to review relevant developments and maintain the declared policy position.\n\nThe statement aimed to address recent speculation and media reports that suggested moves towards uranium exploration in the state, and it asserted that the government would oppose such initiatives. The source for this account is the Deccan Chronicle, which reported the chief minister's virtual address and the planning of a resolution. The assembly process and timing for introduction of the motion were not specified at the time of the report.

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