Coal miners in the mineral-rich northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya have something to celebrate. Over the summer, the Supreme Court of India passed an order to reopen mining in their state.

Yet, illegal extraction of coal continues in the state. Pralhad Joshi, Union Coal and Mines Minister, told Rajya Sabha in February 2021 that a total of 250 cases related to illegal coal mining had been registered in Meghalaya since March 2019. Meanwhile, the state government under fire for being lenient on illegal mining has promised action.

National Green Tribunal- Coal Mining in Meghalaya. These Slides give us an overview on the coal mining in the Indian State of Meghalaya and also deals with the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. Captive consumption means goods are not sold but is consumed by the factory itself. Ministry of Labour & Indian Bureau of Mines:- All mining Labour ...

Coal Mining in Meghalaya -an environmental perspective November 2006 Publisher: Regional Centre-National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board of India, MoEF, Nw Delhi, Regional Office at NEHU ...

Shillong: The Supreme Court judgment on July 3, 2019, by Justices Ashok Bhushan and K M Joseph, on Meghalaya rat-hole coal mining is an unparalleled indictment of the claim of the tribes of Meghalaya - as represented by the Autonomous District Councils (ADC) - that they have unrestrained rights to exploit their lands, including for mining coal.

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Department of Mining and Geology, Government of Meghalaya. Minerals of Meghalaya. The State of Meghalaya is endowed with large deposits of a number of valuable minerals such as coal, limestone, kaolin, clay, granite, glass-sand and uranium.

Congress reiterates demand for independent probe into coal mining in Meghalaya TNM NewsDesk Feb 21, 2022 Representational Image The Congress party in Meghalaya on February 21 reiterated its demand for an independent probe …

The district of Jaintia Hills contains the largest coal deposits in Meghalaya and is hence the center of the states mining activity, almost 70% of its land is used for mining related operations and large scale, unregulated extraction is carried out. There are 9 major coalfields in Jaintia of which Bapung and Lakadong are the most important.

The Jaintia Coal Miners and Dealers' Association claims there are around 60,000 coal mines across 360 villages in East Jaintia Hills district. Moolamylliang used to be one such village until the National Green Tribunal (NGT) banned hazardous rat-hole coal mining in Meghalaya in April 2014 and set a time limit for transporting the coal already mined till that time.

Shillong: Mining leases for three coal blocks were granted in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills by the Union Coal Ministry in a major boost for the sector in the state after a ban was imposed by the Nation Green Tribunal (NGT) in 2014, officials said on Friday. The mining leases were granted in the name of Labour Lyngdoh, a resident of Rymbai village, and Dapmain …

New Delhi: Illegal coal mining operations allegedly continue to prosper in Meghalaya despite a ban imposed upon its extraction in the state seven years ago. On January 21, six persons were killed in an accident at an underground mining pit in the East Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya, thereby bringing back the focus to allegations of rampant ...

2 Rat-hole coal mining in Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya, India Jaintia hills district lying between 25 5 N - 25 4 N in latitudes and 91 51 E - 92 45 E in longitudes, covering an area of 3819 km2 is one of the seven districts of the state of Meghalaya. It has …

Shillong: While Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma continues to claim strict instructions have been given to district administrations to deal with illegal coal mining activities, Leader of Opposition Dr Mukul Sangma claims the ground reality is very different. Dr Mukul Sangma said illegal mining continues unabated in Meghalaya, particularly in South …

GUWAHATI: Two coal mine labourers were killed due to asphyxiation in Meghalaya as the state government continues to deny illegal coal mining activities in the state. The incident was reported from ...

2 Rat-hole coal mining in Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya, India Jaintia hills district lying between 25 5 N - 25 4 N in latitudes and 91 51 E - 92 45 E in longitudes, covering an area of 3819 km2 is one of the seven districts of the state of Meghalaya. It has …

Coal mining leases granted in Meghalaya after seven years of ban. Shillong, Sep 24 (PTI) Mining leases for three coal blocks were granted in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills by the Union Coal Ministry in a major boost for the sector in the state after a ban was imposed by the Nation Green Tribunal (NGT) in 2014, officials said on Friday.

Coal mining. Coal is an important mineral resource of Meghalaya and is mined through a primitive mining method commonly known as rat-hole mining. The coal deposits present on the hill-slopes and along the riversides are mined by 'side-cutting'. However, coal present underground in plain land is mined through a shaft/pit by the 'box cutting ...

The Meghalaya High Court Wednesday directed state chief secretary and director general of police to file an independent report into the alleged illegal coal mining in the state. The HC took cognizance of reports and the complaint filed by the traditional village chief of Nengchigen in Garo Hills against certain persons, including the police, alleging widespread …

The Congress party in Meghalaya on February 21 reiterated its demand for an independent probe into the alleged illegal coal mining and trade in the state. "It is in the mind of the Congress to see that a central inquiry team is instituted (into the alleged coal racket)," Meghalaya Pradesh Congres

Coal mining has a long history in the state of Meghalaya; the first coalmines were opened over 30 years ago. Today, Meghalaya is one of the largest coal producing states in India, and the largest in the north-east region. According to the Department of mining & Geology of the Govt. of Meghalaya, there…

Illegally mined coal is used in industries across the state. The National Green Tribunal submitted its eighth report in February 2021, pointing out that mining in Meghalaya should be carried out in a "scientific, environment friendly, and (the) least hazardous" manner.

At a time when the illegal coal mining row is escalating in Meghalaya with demand for independent probe getting louder by the day, what is the reality on the...

The Meghalaya mining accident happened on 13 December 2018, when 15 miners were trapped in a mine, in the Indian state of Meghalaya. While five miners managed to escape, rescue efforts for the remaining 15 continued till 2 March 2019.The miners were trapped inside the coal mine at a depth of around 370 feet (112 meters) in Jaintia Hills district.