Shillong, Aug 20: The MDC of Laban-Mawprem, Ricky Shullai, on Tuesday met Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh and expressed serious concern over the large-scale felling of trees for the Shillong Ropeway project.
During the meeting, Shullai urged the Minister to conduct a joint inspection of the project site with all stakeholders, including the Dorbar Shnong and local organisations. Lyngdoh reportedly agreed to the proposal.
According to Shullai, not only have a significant number of trees already been felled, but the project also lies close to a catchment area, raising fresh environmental concerns.
The Shillong Ropeway project has already come under legal scrutiny, with some citizens filing a PIL in the High Court against the cutting of trees for its construction.
