Meghalaya Begins Scientific Coal Mining Transport, First Trucks Flagged Off
31 Jul, 2025

Meghalaya Begins Scientific Coal Mining Transport, First Trucks Flagged Off

Guwahati: With the flag off of two coal loaded trucks one for Bihar and other for UP by local traditional king of Khasi community the transportation of Meghalaya's first scientific coal mining block started at 17th Mile, Byrnihat near Guwahati on Wednesday.

 

The commercial transition site was started by Dapmain Shylla, the owner of the mining lease at Saryngkham-A" coal mine at Byndihati in East Jaintia Hills that opened recently by Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma. The transportation of coal from Meghalaya will reduce import of coal to India substantially.

 

The development came after agreements were signed between the Centre and three miners from Meghalaya in January 2024.

 

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) had imposed a blanket ban on coal mining in Meghalaya in 2014 due to widespread safety and environmental concerns associated with traditional, unscientific "rat-hole" mining.

Originally published on Free Press Journal

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