JAC Gives Meghalaya Government 10 Days to Scrap Shillong Ropeway Project

Shillong, October 17: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) Against the Shillong Ropeway Project has given the Meghalaya Government 10 days to scrap the project and the Dorbar Shnongs of seven villages under Laban Pyllun 10 days to revoke the land-allocation document signed in favour of the state Tourism Department.

JAC Against Shillong Ropeway Secretary Dr Linda Marbaniang announced the ultimatum after a public march held today in opposing the project.

The march began at Last Stop, Laban, and concluded at the Shillong Ropeway Project construction site at Lawsohtun. During the march, participants raised slogans condemning the state government and the seven Dorbar Shnongs.

Also read: Meghalaya’s First Ever Sports Science Centre Inaugurated In Shillong

Speaking to the media, Dr Marbaniang warned that if the government proceeded with the project, the JAC would mobilise the public for an intensified agitation.

She also stated that the JAC and the public did not accept the government’s clarification that the project would not affect water sources.

Also watch:

“We are giving the government 10 days to officially announce the cancellation of the project. We are also giving the seven Dorbar Shnongs of Laban Pyllun 10 days to revoke the document they signed to allocate land to the Tourism Department,” Dr Marbaniang said.