Shillong: Jaintia Coal Owners, Miners, Suppliers and Workers Association members hit a boiling point Wednesday. They plan to ramp up protests against the NPP-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government. The group says the state lacks the guts to restart small-scale coal mining.
The ban hit the industry 12 years ago. Thousands of lives sit in ruins. Miners, transporters, and laborers face deep financial trouble while the government drags its feet. Families are breaking under the pressure. Parents cannot pay school fees anymore. Children are dropping out of classes.
The association claims the long-term suspension has "affected and ruined" the lives of many across the coal belt. They demand the state move fast. They want officials to get mining back on track using a clear legal framework. The group vows to stand with every family pushed to the brink.
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