Protect farmers’ rights before pushing cement project: Meghalaya tribal body tells government
- Posted on August 13, 2026
- By The Hindu
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In brief
Indigenous tribal authorities in Meghalaya have issued a formal statement urging the government to establish comprehensive legal safeguards for agricultural communities before proceeding with a proposed cement manufacturing facility. The intervention highlights escalating tensions between industrial development objectives and environmental protection concerns, with local stakeholders questioning the adequacy of consultation processes and potential socioeconomic impacts on farming-dependent populations.
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Protect farmers’ rights before pushing cement project: Meghalaya tribal body tells government
Meghalaya tribal body demands protection of farmers' rights before cement project approval amid local opposition and stalled hearings.
