The Indian Railways said most of the capitals of North Eastern states will have railway connection by 2020. ´All capital cities of North East states, including Sikkim, will be under Indian Railways map by 2020.
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Tag: Meghalaya
Govt okays Rs 86-cr subsidy to Adhunik Cements
In a move to promote industrialisation in the North Eastern region, the Union government on August 13 approved Rs 86.09 crore subsidy to Adhunik Cements in Meghalaya. The subsidy has been cleared to the company under the Central Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme (CCISS), 2007 of the North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP), 2007, an official release said.
Meghalaya govt to reconsider mining policy
In order to address the concerns of all stakeholders, Meghalaya government decided to reconsider the state Mines and Minerals Policy, 2012 and implement it after holding wide consultations with them. It may be recalled that the state Mines and Minerals Policy, 2012 allows miners to continue with rat-hole coal
Meghalaya’s first railway station to be inaugurated soon
Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on April 12 stated that the first railway station in the state at Mendipathar in the North Garo Hills would be inaugurated soon. Stating that there was a lot of support for the first railway station from local people, NGOs and social organisations in the Garo Hills, Sangma told the Assembly.
Root-based foot-bridges are Meghalaya’s new attraction
In Meghalaya's southern part, foot-bridges built on tree roots help villagers cross rivers and streams. The footoverbridges have emerged as the new attraction in this Himalayan state. No wonder, the foot-bridges have been nicknamed by tourists as 'living foot-bridges' which take shape over 12-15 years, and they are the sole effort of the villagers sans any government help.
Push comes to shovel
In an environment of slowing economy with threats of a double-dip looming larger than ever, the industry has been hoping for some time for some good news from the government. That wait for mining companies just got longer.
All we need is a monitoring body, not new laws or technology
Without an enforcement agency to constantly monitor the landscape, mines will continue to be exploited, NN Gautam, Advisor, ACB (India), and former Advisor to Union Ministry of Coal, tells Shashidhar Nanjundaiah.The term illegal means that there is either connÂivance or a laxity in enforcement. This is a governance issue a corruption issue.