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18 July 2026

Meghalaya government opposition to uranium mining

The topic highlights the federal tension between state-level opposition and central authority regarding the extraction of strategic natural resources, which is a recurring theme in GS2 governance and GS1 resource management.

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Notes

  • The Meghalaya government intends to move a resolution in the State Assembly to formally oppose uranium mining.
  • The move follows public pressure from local groups, including the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), concerned about potential radioactive hazards.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the purchase of land in uranium-rich areas of the south west Khasi Hills district by private entities.
  • The Atomic Minerals Directorate maintains an office in the Nongmensong area of Meghalaya.
  • The State government has clarified that no official decision has been taken by the Centre to commence uranium mining in the region.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional and legal challenges involved in balancing the exploitation of mineral resources with the protection of tribal land rights in India. 150 words
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  2. The conflict between industrial development and environmental sustainability often manifests in resource-rich tribal regions. Analyze the role of State Assemblies in asserting federal autonomy regarding the management of natural resources under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the exploration of atomic minerals in India?

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