Over 10 coal mines likely to get scientific mining clearance within 2 months: CM Sangma

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SHILLONG: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has indicated that the state is on the brink of a major leap in regulated mining activity. With scientific coal mining already underway in three approved sites, Sangma revealed that over 10 additional miners are likely to be granted permission within a matter of weeks—a development that could significantly shape the future of coal extraction in the region.

“We have three mines that have been approved, and I mean given a full mining operation clearance, which means they have started mining; they have started extracting coal,” Sangma said. He confirmed that scientific methods are now in place and the efforts have been positively reviewed by central authorities. “Mining of the coal has started in a scientific manner, and, as I mentioned to you, the Coal Ministry has come and seen it, and they are satisfied with the work that is going on.”

“Matter of maybe a month or two months, we will be able to see another 10 to 11 miners getting permission to start the scientific mining,” he stated, pointing to imminent approvals that could further bolster the state’s push toward formalized and sustainable mining practices.

Though the precise details of the upcoming permits are yet to be disclosed, Sangma noted, “I don’t have the breakup, but mostly from East Jaintia Hills and West Khasi Hills,” identifying the traditional coal-rich regions poised for revival under the new regime.

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