By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: The HNLC slammed the State Government on the proposed Amendment to the Meghalaya Forest Regulation Act, 1973 terming the move as one which will further help the mushrooming of cement plants in and around Jaintia Hills.
“The statement of Forest and Environment Minister Prestone Tynsong on this proposed amendment is an indication of his interest to bring more cement plants in the State,” HNLC publicity secretary Sainkupar Nongtraw said in a statement issued here on Thursday.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Cabinet approved the proposed Meghalaya Forest Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2012.
According to Tyngsong, the proposed amendment is aimed at clearly defining forest and non-forest areas in order to avoid confusion over the allegation that the cement plants in Jaintia Hills are operating inside the forest areas. The proposed amendment bill would be tabled in the upcoming three-day Assembly Session which is scheduled to start from December 11.
