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Indian Government Will Not Interfere With Traditional Mining in Meghalaya

By Joel ScanlonMar 15 2011

Under charges of not regulating coal mining from the opposition party in the Indian state of Meghalaya, the state Mining Minister BM Lanong said that the Government did not intend to disturb the traditional mining methods of the tribes in the area.

BM Lanong said in the state assembly that the center has also said it does not wish to disturb the customary rights of the tribal people who have been practicing traditional mining since decades. The state government also does not wish to interfere. The sensitive issue required the state government to tread carefully as per the mining minister. He added that the new mining policy would try to strike a balance.

However the state opposition leader Conrad Sangma felt that the state was headed for disaster if the mining activities went unregulated. He added that the state government could not keep ignoring the issue as it was an environmentally sensitive one. The Siju caves were under threat due to the mining as per Mr Sangma.

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Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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