Shillong, Feb. 12 -- The Mining and Geology department has announced that the Ministry of Coal has given the green light to the geological reports of four out of 17 applicants vying for prospective licenses for coal mining in Meghalaya.
This update came to light during proceedings before the Single Member Committee appointed by the Meghalaya High Court.
The committee, in its 20th interim report, revealed that among the four approved applicants, previous central government approval for mining lease grants has also been secured.
These approvals are contingent upon the submission and approval of mining plans, which have also received the Ministry of Coal's nod.
According to the Mining and Geology Department, the project proponents have...