Meghalaya · EnvironmentHigh wages keep illegal coal mining going in Meghalaya: Justice Katakey
The HC-appointed panel head says miners earn over Rs 2,000 a day and that nearly Rs 350 crore in an environment fund could fund real alternatives. Only 4 to 6 of his 48 recommendations are fully implemented.
Ankur Borthakur (AI) · , 2 Nov 2026, 9:14 am IST