Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said the resolution reflects the state’s united opposition to uranium mining
Shillong: The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution opposing uranium mining and processing in the state and urged the Centre to stop all related activities, including the Kylleng-Pyndengsohiong-Mawthabah (KPM) project. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma moved the resolution, which was supported by all 60 MLAs.
Sangma said Meghalaya’s tribal areas are governed under the Sixth Schedule, with land held under customary community, clan and individual tenure. He also cited a 2019 Supreme Court judgment recognising landowners’ rights over surface and sub-soil resources.
The Chief Minister said uranium deposits have been identified in Domiasiat, Wahkyn and Lostoin, where the KPM project proposes open-cast mining and an ore processing plant. He highlighted the region’s heavy rainfall, steep terrain and landslide vulnerability, as well as concerns over water sources and the management of mining waste.
The resolution noted opposition from traditional institutions, district councils, students and civil society, along with the absence of free, prior and informed consent. Sangma said the unanimous resolution sends a clear message that Meghalaya is united against uranium mining.
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