Meghalaya: Shree Cement Public Hearing Marred by Access Row, Protest Allegations

Meghalaya: Shree Cement public hearing marred by access row, protest allegations

Shillong: A public hearing on Shree Cement’s proposed Rs 1,800-crore integrated cement plant and limestone mining project in East Jaintia Hills concluded on Friday amid controversy, with several organisations alleging that those opposed to the project were prevented from participating in the statutory consultation. The hearing, organised by the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) […] The post Meghalaya: Shree Cement public hearing ma…

VPP, KSU question public hearing on Shree Cement

Shillong, July 31: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) President Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit on Friday lashed out at the Meghalaya Government over the public hearing for Shree Cement Ltd, and directly questioned Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong’s statement that “more people are in support than those against.” Earlier, the KSU addressed a press conference questioning the manner in which the public hearing was held. Speaking to reporters , Bas…