Meghalaya Assembly Passes Resolution Opposing Uranium Mining in State

The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly has passed a resolution opposing uranium mining within the state. The move reflects strong local sentiment against extractive industries operating on the region's land. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma noted that land in Meghalaya is governed by a unique constitutional and customary legal framework. This framework gives local communities significant say over land use and resource extraction decisions. The resolution signals the state government's intent to protect its land rights against central or external mining interests.
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