Guwahati, July 18 -- The Khasi Students' Union (KSU) has said the Meghalaya government's proposed Assembly resolution against uranium mining is only an initial step and must be supported by stronger legal safeguards to prevent future mining in Domiasiat and other uranium-bearing areas.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, KSU general secretary Reuben Najiar welcomed Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma's announcement, describing it as progress.

However, he maintained that an Assembly resolution alone would not provide a permanent solution to prevent uranium extraction in the state.

"We appreciate the Chief Minister for acknowledging the demand for a resolution and taking this step. However, a resolution is merely a declaration and does not have...