Guwahati, April 16 -- The Meghalaya tourism department has said it remains open to talks with the Green Tech Foundation (GTF) on the Lumpongdeng tourism project, while the group maintains that discussions can begin only after an FIR against its members is withdrawn.

A proposed meeting on Wednesday, April 15, did not take place after the GTF responded to an official notice, reiterating its demand for withdrawal of the police case filed by district authorities.

The tourism director stated that her department does not have the authority to withdraw the FIR, which is currently under legal scrutiny.

The issue began after the GTF raised objections in a representation to the tourism minister, expressing concern over possible permanent structu...