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Meghalaya Council Raises Concerns Over Jaintia Hills Land Transfer to Cement Firm
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 01:33 AM
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The Meghalaya Legislative Council flagged a proposed land transfer in Jaintia Hills to a cement firm, questioning the impact on tribal communities.
The Meghalaya Legislative Council today highlighted a planned land transfer in the Jaintia Hills district to a cement company, raising concerns about the potential loss of land for local tribal communities.
Council members expressed that the transfer could deprive indigenous people of ancestral lands that have been under their stewardship for generations. They urged the state government to reconsider the decision and to ensure that tribal rights are protected.
The issue comes amid growing scrutiny of land deals in Meghalaya, where many tribal families rely on forest and agricultural land for their livelihoods. The council’s remarks underscore the need for transparent processes and community consultation before such transfers.
The government has yet to respond to the council’s concerns, but it is expected to review the proposal and engage with stakeholders in the coming weeks.
Council members expressed that the transfer could deprive indigenous people of ancestral lands that have been under their stewardship for generations. They urged the state government to reconsider the decision and to ensure that tribal rights are protected.
The issue comes amid growing scrutiny of land deals in Meghalaya, where many tribal families rely on forest and agricultural land for their livelihoods. The council’s remarks underscore the need for transparent processes and community consultation before such transfers.
The government has yet to respond to the council’s concerns, but it is expected to review the proposal and engage with stakeholders in the coming weeks.