Baldev S Chauhan / Shimla September 14, 2010, 1:07 IST
Lafarge India has suffered a setback, with the National Environmental Appellate Authority (NEAA) rejecting the clearance to a Rs 900-crore cement plant it was proposing at Ghanger in Himachal Pradesh
Shillong: The Lafarge Umiam Private Limited (LUMPL) seems to have garnered certain amount of support among the local populace with the Nongtrai Village Dorbar coming out in open support of the company and its mining operations.
In a statement issued here on Thursday, Pynshai Rapmai, secretary of the Nongtrai Village Dorbar alleged that some vested interests were spreadin
The Meghalaya Mineral Policy has been drafted with an aim to
facilitate systematic, scientific and planned utilization of mineral resources
and to streamline mineral based development of the State, keeping in
view, protection of environment, health and safety of the people in and
around the mining areas.
Following an inspection of the site and discussions with various stakeholders, including local people, State government and pollution control officials, the NEAA quashed the clearance of the integrated cement plant and captive limestone mine promoted by M/s. Lafarge India Pvt. Ltd., at Village Alsindi, Tehsil Karsog, District Mandi, HP.
SHILLONG: The much-delayed draft of the State Mining Policy will be ready by next month, Deputy Chief Minister Bindo M Lanong in-charge Mining and Geology Department said on Friday. The Mining Policy is expected to regulate mining activities, especially coal and limestone mining, and also conserve the fast-depleting forest cover in the mineral-rich areas.
