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Meghalaya Assembly Votes to Ban Uranium Mining Across State
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 03:17 PM
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The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly unanimously rejected proposals to allow uranium mining across the state, citing environmental and health concerns.
In a recent session, the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly voted to prohibit uranium mining throughout the state.
The motion, tabled by the state government, was passed with unanimous support from all assembly members.
Officials cited potential environmental damage and health risks to local communities as key reasons for the ban.
The decision is expected to influence future mining policies and investment prospects in Meghalaya.
The motion, tabled by the state government, was passed with unanimous support from all assembly members.
Officials cited potential environmental damage and health risks to local communities as key reasons for the ban.
The decision is expected to influence future mining policies and investment prospects in Meghalaya.